Recommendation 6

The Feed-in Tariffs scheme had been hugely successful in attracting investment in small-scale renewable energy generation. We are concerned, however, that its Renewable energy in Wales 27 replacement scheme the Smart Export Guarantee has been widely criticised by small-scale renewable developers as being too limited in scope and for its apparent lack of ambition. We are also concerned at reports that the roll out of smart meters has been hindered in rural areas due to infrastructure problems and urge the UK Government to work with the Welsh Government to resolve these issues.