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Key priorities

We’re working with the sector panel to develop and implement a strategy and action plan for the Energy and Environment sector in Wales.

Sub sectors

The sector panel has identified those sub sectors which present the most potential for Wales. They are:

New enterprise

Emerging new technologies and services that respond to the low carbon low waste imperative. For example, smart grid, distribution automation, and micro generation.

Renewable and distributed energy

Established and emerging Welsh knowledge base with opportunities presented in responding to ambitious national targets e.g. marine energy, wind energy.

Environment

Support the already well established environmental goods and services sector in Wales and respond to current and future opportunities. For example, waste management technologies and environmental management services.

Energy intensive users

Derive opportunities from responding to low carbon demands.

Large generation

Opportunities to build upon considerable Welsh strengths and capacity in pursuit of emerging UK and international markets.  For example, decarbonising large energy.

The sector panel has also outlined the opportunities, key challenges and barriers that need to be addressed to achieve the ambition of placing Wales at the forefront of the transition to a low carbon low waste economy. They are:

  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Financial frameworks
  • Strategic infrastructure
  • Skills
  • Supply chain capacity
  • Research, development and innovation

The sector panel has recommended the above as potential areas for Welsh Government support and intervention.