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 en...

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. Type: conclusion | Number: 17 | Paragraph: 72 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Regulation of the transmission and distribution network is a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Government is working with Ofgem to help ensure that network companies play a full role in meeting our net zero objectives and suppor