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Renewable Energy: Wales

Asked by Llinos MediPlaid CymruDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 100103

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the funding increase by Great British Energy for renewable schemes in Wales announced on 10 December 2025, which body will be responsible for administering this funding to renewable schemes in Wales.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Welsh Government will administer the additional funding provided by Great British Energy. This will fund solar panels for schools, leisure centres and museums across Wales, as well as supporting a new scheme which will help public sector and communities complete projects such as solar canopies and battery energy storage.

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