Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Second Report - Renewable energy in Wal…
Accepted
The shift to a net zero economy will be one of the most significant economic transformations in decades. It will have far reaching consequences for communities and individuals across the UK, for livelihoods and lifestyles. While this decarbonisation journey offers potentially rich rewards, it also contains significant risks for the …
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The shift to a net zero economy will be one of the most significant economic transformations in decades. It will have far reaching consequences for communities and individuals across the UK, for livelihoods and lifestyles. While this decarbonisation journey offers potentially rich rewards, it also contains significant risks for the Welsh economy. While Wales’ natural resources may lend themselves to renewable generation projects, there is no guarantee that the supply chains and workforces involved in the development of these programmes will be based in, or come from, Wales. Securing the benefits of, and minimising the risks from, the shift to net zero will, among other things, require a comprehensive strategy, and focus, on upskilling the Welsh workforce.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the need for a comprehensive strategy to upskill the workforce for the net-zero economy, referencing its Ten Point Plan and investments in skills. It highlights the Green Jobs Taskforce, launched last year, specifically tasked with addressing skills for the low-carbon transition.
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Wales Office
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Recommendation
Second Report - Renewable energy in Wal…
Accepted
If the UK Government intends to ensure that jobs will not be lost during the transition to a greener economy, it needs to work with the business sector and stakeholders including the Welsh Government to develop a comprehensive strategy for upskilling the current workforce, leveraging new opportunities and tackling the …
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If the UK Government intends to ensure that jobs will not be lost during the transition to a greener economy, it needs to work with the business sector and stakeholders including the Welsh Government to develop a comprehensive strategy for upskilling the current workforce, leveraging new opportunities and tackling the barriers, including grid constraints, that currently threaten to undermine the potential gains from the shift to a net-zero economy. As a sign of the UK Government’s commitment to securing progress at the COP26 summit, as well as of its broader net-zero agenda, we call on the UK Government to convene, prior to the COP26 summit this Autumn, a high-level panel of stakeholders to begin work on a reskilling strategy.
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Government response AI summary
The government highlights its Ten Point Plan for a green industrial revolution and the establishment of the Green Jobs Taskforce last year. This taskforce was already convened with stakeholders to advise on skills and a reskilling strategy, addressing the committee's recommendation.
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Wales Office
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Conclusion
Second Report - Renewable energy in Wal…
Accepted
We received a considerable amount of evidence arguing that grid capacity issues are currently significantly hindering renewable energy deployment throughout Wales, and are likely to continue to do so in the future. If the UK Government is unaware of the severity of this issue, it would suggest that their engagement …
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We received a considerable amount of evidence arguing that grid capacity issues are currently significantly hindering renewable energy deployment throughout Wales, and are likely to continue to do so in the future. If the UK Government is unaware of the severity of this issue, it would suggest that their engagement with stakeholders on issues affecting renewable energy development has not been sufficient.
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Government response AI summary
The government states that network regulation is a matter for Ofgem but is working with them to enable anticipatory investment by network companies. It details significant existing and planned investments in Welsh transmission and distribution networks, and highlights the ongoing Offshore Transmission Network Review which …
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Wales Office
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Recommendation
Second Report - Renewable energy in Wal…
Accepted
The UK Government must recognise that Wales’ increase in renewable energy development and generation may be significantly hindered by grid constraints if action is not taken. To mitigate this risk, the UK Government must work in collaboration Renewable energy in Wales 29 with Ofgem to plan anticipatory investment in Wales, …
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The UK Government must recognise that Wales’ increase in renewable energy development and generation may be significantly hindered by grid constraints if action is not taken. To mitigate this risk, the UK Government must work in collaboration Renewable energy in Wales 29 with Ofgem to plan anticipatory investment in Wales, so that the significant uplift in renewables generation which is likely to occur is not handicapped by our currently severe grid constraints. The UK Government must also engage with key stakeholders to ensure that these constraints are adequately addressed in such a way that will not delay the Welsh decarbonisation roadmap.
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Government response AI summary
The government confirms it is working with Ofgem to enable anticipatory investment in network infrastructure and cites significant current and planned investment across Great Britain and specifically in South and Mid Wales. It also highlights the Offshore Transmission Network Review, which is developing a plan-led …
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Wales Office