Welsh wind power pipeline shows growing momentum towards a cleaner, greener future
Renewable energy capacity in Wales reaches new heights
Across Wales, change is becoming part of the landscape. From the uplands where turbines turn quietly above forests and farms to the busy coastal ports preparing for new offshore industries, the transition to cleaner energy is taking shape in ways that touch every community.
Wales’s wind power capacity continues to grow, with the latest RenewableUK EnergyPulse report (October 2025) showing the national pipeline has reached 12.2 gigawatts. This includes operational projects as well as those consented, under construction or in development, marking a 14 per cent increase in just one year.
The expansion signals continuing progress in Wales’s transition to cleaner energy. Onshore wind capacity has grown by almost 30 per cent, while offshore developments in the Celtic Sea are gaining pace. Together, they have the potential to power millions of homes and create thousands of skilled jobs across local supply chains.
Ports such as Milford Haven and Port Talbot are preparing to play important roles in the next phase of renewable growth, supporting manufacturing and infrastructure that will strengthen regional economies for years to come.
While this growth is encouraging, the report also highlights key challenges, including grid capacity, planning timelines and the need for continued investment in skills and local supply chains. Addressing these issues will be essential if Wales is to make the most of its renewable energy potential.
Across the public sector, organisations are already contributing to the wider decarbonisation effort. Through the Wales Funding Programme, delivered by our teams at Salix on behalf of Welsh Government, councils, universities and health boards are reducing energy demand in public buildings - helping ensure that the clean electricity generated by renewable projects is used efficiently and effectively.
Each step contributes to the shared goal of achieving net zero and creating a more sustainable future for Wales.
The growth in wind energy shows what is possible when national policy, local delivery and community ambition come together. With continued focus on grid investment and planning reform, Wales is well placed to harness its natural resources to power homes, schools and hospitals with clean electricity, supporting both environmental and economic resilience.
As more projects move from plans to reality, Wales’s renewable future continues to unfold through the collective efforts of organisations, communities and individuals working towards a cleaner, greener future for all.
