Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 11
11
While Wales has the potential to benefit from the Ten Point Plan, it will not...
Conclusion
While Wales has the potential to benefit from the Ten Point Plan, it will not do so automatically or by right. Rather, it will require a clear vision, and a specific plan, for job creation from the UK Government. Using the Ten Point Plan as a starting point, 28 Renewable energy in Wales the UK Government should develop a Wales specific plan that provides a detailed route-map and aspirations, including in terms of job numbers, for the Ten Point Plan in Wales. The UK Government should also commit to set aside parliamentary time for this Wales specific plan to be debated by MPs. This plan should be published, and time made available for a debate on the floor of the House of Commons, or in a special session of the Welsh Grand Committee, before the end of the current year. (Paragraph 48) Issues facing the renewable sector in Wales
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Wales is well-placed to play a central role in the UK’s green industrial revolution and the global effort to reach net zero by 2050. The UK Government has committed £90 million to innovative Welsh net zero projects, including: • £36 million for the Active Building Centre project to transform the way the UK designs, constructs and operates buildings. • £15.9 million for electric heavy vehicles to be made in Cwmbran. • £7.9 million for district heating in Bridgend and Cardiff. • £1.4 million for hydrogen transport technology. • £1 million to kickstart the clean industry transition along the Milford Haven Waterway • £2.45 million for the Pembroke Dock Marine project. Decarbonisation fund – Wales has the opportunity to benefit from the active £289 million Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, the announced £250 million Clean Steel Fund, the £240 million Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and the £1 billion Carbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure Fund. South Wales Industrial Cluster – The UK Government and industry have committed to invest over £40 million, £21.5 million and £18.75 million respectively, to support the cluster of industries in South Wales to transition to net zero. As part of the Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge, this includes £38 million to enable South Wales to undertake detailed engineering studies into hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) infrastructure and a further £2.25 million to enable South Wales to develop a tailor-made, industry-led strategic decarbonisation plan. Holyhead Hydrogen Hub – The Holyhead Hydrogen Hub proposes a hydrogen pilot production plant to supply hydrogen fuel to the heavy goods and maritime vehicle markets on Ynys Môn. The proposal looks to take advantage of the region’s favourable natural