RenewableUK Cymru and Net Zero Industry Wales have jointly launched a new interactive map outlining a potential £9 billion economic opportunity for Wales through renewable energy development and industrial decarbonisation.
The Wales Clean Growth Map presents an overview of current and future clean energy projects across the country, designed to help policymakers, investors, and stakeholders visualise the strategic potential of a low-carbon transition for Welsh regions.
The map integrates infrastructure plans, including hydrogen production, carbon capture and storage (CCS), low-carbon fuels, battery storage, offshore and onshore wind, solar, and tidal energy, positioning Wales as a key location for clean energy investment.
“At its core, this map sends a powerful message: Wales is not just home to individual projects – it is building a connected, investable clean energy and industrial system,” said Ben Burggraaf, Chief Executive of Net Zero Industry Wales.
To enhance political and constituency-level engagement ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, the map overlays the 16 newly established “super constituencies,” enabling candidates and legislators to identify clean energy and industrial transition projects within their electoral boundaries.
Jess Hooper, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said the map is not only a planning tool but also a call to action. “Clean energy is both a climate imperative and a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity,” she said. “With this map, we’re making the case for action on where investment is needed, with real locations, real figures and real opportunities for every part of Wales.”
The platform also highlights critical infrastructure upgrades, including proposed grid reinforcements in Mid Wales and the development of a North-South electricity transmission spine. It also points to potential new interconnectors with Ireland and Scotland aimed at enhancing energy connectivity.
According to analysis from Net Zero Industry Wales, renewable energy deployment could generate up to £6.9 billion in economic value over the next decade through job creation, local supply chain growth, and increased tax revenue. An additional £2.1 billion could be saved by avoiding further de-industrialisation through early investment in low-carbon infrastructure.
The organisations behind the map say it demonstrates Wales’ readiness to lead in the UK’s clean energy transition and to capture the economic and environmental benefits associated with net-zero ambitions.
