Archiwum dla miesiąca: July 2025

Plans for massive floating wind farms off the Welsh coast—set to be among the largest in the world—are expected to power around four million homes and create over 5,000 jobs, according to a government minister.

The project, a partnership between the Crown Estate, Equinor, and Gwynt Glas, aims for completion by the mid-2030s. Turbines up to 300 meters tall will be assembled in Bristol and Port Talbot before being floated to their offshore locations.

Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales, praised the initiative during a visit to Port Talbot, calling it “great news” for Wales. She highlighted the job creation and inclusion of apprenticeships as a boost for young people.

The Crown Estate is investing £400 million into the UK’s offshore wind supply chain. Although profits go to the Treasury, the Crown Estate—owned by the monarch—manages the seabed around Wales and remains under UK control, despite calls for devolution similar to Scotland’s.

Stevens defended Westminster’s oversight, arguing that keeping control ensures investor confidence and project certainty. However, Plaid Cymru’s Llinos Medi criticized the lack of devolution, saying profits would leave Wales instead of benefiting local communities.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband described floating wind as transformative for Wales and southwest England. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan welcomed the announcement as a key moment in launching a new global energy industry and urged companies to base operations in Wales.