The Welsh government has promised to boost its support for offshore wind, by developing four strategic ports, according to Jeremy Miles, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy, and Welsh Language.
He said Wales has long been a home to internationally pioneering offshore wind projects, and promised to putting a strong focus on strategic investment, robust supply chains, and developing skills. Work will start by developing and enhancing offshore capability at the strategically placed ports of Holyhead, Mostyn, Pembrokeshire, and Port Talbot, which he said each had a “pivotal role to play” in Wales’s offshore wind successes to date.
Miles said: “As a government, work will soon begin with our ports to develop a clear offshore strategy, ensuring the industry has the certainty it needs, and businesses in the supply chain can be best positioned to meet demand. We want to move quickly with this, working with the industry, experts and local communities to get the very best from an industry with huge potential, not just for Wales but globally.”
Miles added: “Skills are critical to improving productivity and delivering on the economic opportunities from our transition to a net-zero Wales. I want to ensure there’s an emphasis from Government to work with the industry, trade unions, and education organisations to enhance our skills offer, and develop bespoke educational and training initiatives tailored to an offshore wind industry we know provides so many truly prosperous and sustainable opportunities.”