Wales Office Minister, Dame highlighted Wales's pivotal role in the United
Kingdom's ambitious clean energy mission to Danish companies
and potential investors on a trade mission to Copenhagen this
week.
Dame Nia's three-day visit to the Danish capital came just one
week after a major £600m investment deal in Welsh green
energy projects between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Bute
Energy and Green GEN Cymru was announced. The
development of new onshore windfarms planned across Wales by Bute
Energy is planned to create up to 2,000 jobs.
The visit highlighted collaboration between Wales and
Denmark in renewable energy projects, including Danish
companies already investing in offshore wind off the North Wales
coast and in the construction of turbines used in onshore and
offshore projects across Wales.
Currently, 50 per cent of electricity in Denmark is supplied by
wind and solar power while making Britain a clean energy
superpower is one of the UK Government's key missions.
The UK Government is working with the Welsh Government and
industry partners to develop floating offshore wind in the Celtic
Sea. This would see wind turbines built on floating platforms to
take advantage of the wind direction and would play a
crucial role in the UK Government's mission to make Britian
at clean energy superpower.
This technology could support up to 5,300 new jobs and generate
up to £1.4bn for the UK economy, helping to kickstart economic
growth and raise living standards as set out in the UK
Government's Plan for Change.
During her visit, Minister Griffith held a series
of meetings designed to bolster cooperation on clean energy
and explore investment opportunities. The itinerary included
visits to leading Danish institutions and companies, discussions
on renewable energy projects, and participation in events
celebrating St. David's Day with a focus on promoting Wales as a
hub for clean energy innovation.
Wales Office Minister said:
There are tremendous opportunities for partners and investors in
Denmark to work with us to boost the clean energy sector in
Wales.
I am determined to make sure we achieve our clean energy mission
which will bring energy security, drive down energy
bills, create good jobs, and help to protect future
generations from the cost of climate breakdown.
Tim Morris, Head of Communications for Associated British Ports,
said:
Ports in Wales and Denmark share the ambition to play a
foundational role in enabling the energy transition.
It was great to sit down with other port operators and key
stakeholders from the wider energy sector from both countries to
share knowledge and insights. ABP has strong links with Danish
organisations such as Orsted and the Port of Esbjerg and we
look forward to deepening these relationships.
The visit showcased Wales's potential as a global leader in
renewable energy, particularly in floating offshore wind, and set
the stage for future collaborations and investments that will
drive economic growth and environmental sustainability.
