Responding to National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) plans for connection queue management, Lawson Steele, Commercial Director at Bute Energy said:
“The response from the renewable energy industry to the Government and societies call for more clean, green energy has been nothing short of remarkable.
“At Bute Energy we are acting now to respond to the climate emergency, generating clean, green energy and connecting it to the grid.
“We very much welcome the drive from National Grid ESO and others in the industry to get this clean, green energy to the homes and businesses that need it as soon as possible. The faster we connect renewable energy to the grid, the sooner we can slow down climate change, drive down energy prices and create green jobs.”
Bute Energy has a vision of a healthier, wealthier Wales that uses energy generation as a positive power for the world, for Wales, for local communities – for this and future generations. The company is based in Cardiff and is tackling the Climate Emergency by powering Wales with clean, green energy, and empowering our communities through investment, jobs and skills.
Bute Energy plans to build wind and solar farms across Wales that will help achieve Government Net Zero targets, heat homes, power businesses, and charge Electric Vehicles. Onshore wind is one of the most cost-effective choices for new electricity in the UK – cheaper than gas, nuclear, coal and other renewables. This will reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The company is also working with local education, training, and employability providers to create inclusive employment pathways to enter the renewable energy industry. This includes work with local colleges to enhance the provision of green skill development programmes available locally, creating green skills centres of excellence across Wales, enabling a pipeline of talent for the renewable energy industry. The Bute Energy and Green GEN Cymru portfolio has the potential to support up to 6,500 jobs during construction and up to 150 skilled long-term jobs during operation across Wales.
These energy generation projects are a partnership between Bute Energy and the people of Wales and will enable major financial investment in nearby communities. As a company based in Cardiff, we will maximise the use of supply chains in Wales and invest in local training schemes and apprenticeship opportunities to make a lasting impact.
