Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Second Report - Floating Offshore Wind …
Accepted
Consenting bodies will face a significant ramp-up in applications from developers of floating offshore wind projects. In order to process these applications in a timely and coordinated manner and accelerate the delivery of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea it will be critical for these consenting bodies to be …
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Consenting bodies will face a significant ramp-up in applications from developers of floating offshore wind projects. In order to process these applications in a timely and coordinated manner and accelerate the delivery of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea it will be critical for these consenting bodies to be sufficiently staffed and resourced.
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Government response AI summary
The government references reports from Tim Pick and the Welsh government regarding skills, and states that the renewables industry is working within the Green Jobs Delivery Group to develop the Net Zero Skills and Workforce Action Plan, and that the Welsh Government has undertaken an …
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Wales Office
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Conclusion
Second Report - Floating Offshore Wind …
Accepted
Given the importance of ensuring local supply chains benefit from floating offshore wind it will be essential for supply chain requirements in Contracts for Difference auctions to be enforceable and brought into alignment with The Crown Estate’s leasing rounds. Contracts for Difference auction parameters must also take into account increased …
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Given the importance of ensuring local supply chains benefit from floating offshore wind it will be essential for supply chain requirements in Contracts for Difference auctions to be enforceable and brought into alignment with The Crown Estate’s leasing rounds. Contracts for Difference auction parameters must also take into account increased costs to developers arising from global economic pressures to remain internationally competitive.
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Government response AI summary
The government is working with The Crown Estate to coordinate their approach to supply chains, and future policy will be designed to maximize the development of a healthy, sustainable and secure Floating Offshore Wind supply chain, and that government makes decisions about CfD auction design …
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Wales Office
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Conclusion
Second Report - Floating Offshore Wind …
Accepted
A consistent theme throughout our inquiry was the need for long-term certainty to provide confidence to the sector and unlock investment. Much of this investment is likely to go to Port Talbot and the Port of Milford Haven which are set to play a key role in the delivery of …
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A consistent theme throughout our inquiry was the need for long-term certainty to provide confidence to the sector and unlock investment. Much of this investment is likely to go to Port Talbot and the Port of Milford Haven which are set to play a key role in the delivery of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea. Preparing these 30 Floating Offshore Wind in Wales ports will require significant investment and this will only be forthcoming with a credible pipeline of projects over future decades matched by a commitment from government to support the sector.
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Government response AI summary
The government welcomes the Floating Offshore Wind Taskforce’s Roadmap and the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme is open to applications, and will continue to work with the sector and will remove barriers to help modernise The Crown Estate’s investment capability to help unlock investment …
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Wales Office
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Conclusion
Second Report - Floating Offshore Wind …
Accepted
We recognise the benefits of a grid planned strategically for the whole of Great Britain. However, the UK’s decarbonisation efforts should also be planned strategically and there are distinct opportunities that arise from ensuring floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea connects into Wales. This is the case particularly given …
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We recognise the benefits of a grid planned strategically for the whole of Great Britain. However, the UK’s decarbonisation efforts should also be planned strategically and there are distinct opportunities that arise from ensuring floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea connects into Wales. This is the case particularly given the heavy industry in the region and the potential opportunity to decarbonise this industry using green hydrogen produced from green energy.
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Government response AI summary
The government states it is already addressing grid capacity constraints and strategically planning network infrastructure through the Holistic Network Design (HND) and upcoming Future Framework Government Consultation Response, including consideration of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
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Wales Office
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Recommendation
Second Report - Floating Offshore Wind …
Accepted
Strategic planning of grid infrastructure will be essential for accommodating future GW targets in the Celtic Sea. National Grid ESO have stated that proposals on how to develop the network in the region will be given when more detail is known on the capacity and location of future floating offshore …
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Strategic planning of grid infrastructure will be essential for accommodating future GW targets in the Celtic Sea. National Grid ESO have stated that proposals on how to develop the network in the region will be given when more detail is known on the capacity and location of future floating offshore wind projects. Visibility of future targets in the Celtic Sea and a clear roadmap will therefore be essential for the timely planning of grid infrastructure. To accommodate these targets in time the UK Government will also need to provide anticipatory investment and seek ways to overcome delays in improving the network.
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Government response AI summary
The government will deliver anticipatory investment through Ofgem's price control, allocating £3.1bn for network upgrades, and has appointed an Electricity Networks Commissioner to advise on further improvements, with an action plan due later in the year.
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Wales Office
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Conclusion
Second Report - Floating Offshore Wind …
Accepted
Long-term targets and a clear roadmap for delivery, as recommended elsewhere in this report, should be provided at the earliest opportunity to assist National Grid ESO in planning for improvements to grid infrastructure. Alongside this, the UK Government should continue to appraise National Grid ESO’s proposals, ensure these are fit …
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Long-term targets and a clear roadmap for delivery, as recommended elsewhere in this report, should be provided at the earliest opportunity to assist National Grid ESO in planning for improvements to grid infrastructure. Alongside this, the UK Government should continue to appraise National Grid ESO’s proposals, ensure these are fit for purpose and, where necessary, back proposals with anticipatory investment. We also recommend the UK Government continue to engage with industry and other stakeholders on finding solutions to grid infrastructure acceleration. These solutions should be sought in accordance with the target of reducing processing times by a minimum of 50% within a year. (Paragraph 73) Floating Offshore Wind in Wales 31
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Government response AI summary
The government states it is working with Ofgem and network companies to deliver anticipatory investment, and that Ofgem's price control will fund investment in the network for new connections, and has appointed an Electricity Networks Commissioner to advise on how to speed up consenting and …
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Wales Office