We received a considerable amount of evidence arguing that grid capacity issues are currently significantly hindering renewable energy deployment throughout Wales, and are likely to continue to do so in the future. If the UK Government is unaware of the severity of this issue, it would suggest that their engagement with stakeholders on issues affecting renewable energy development has not been sufficient.

We received a considerable amount of evidence arguing that grid capacity issues are currently significantly hindering renewable energy deployment throughout Wales, and are likely to continue to do so in the future. If the UK Government is unaware of the severity of this issue, it would suggest that their engagement with stakeholders on issues affecting renewable energy development has not been sufficient. Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Paragraph: 71 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Regulation of the transmission and distribution network is a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Government is working with Ofgem to help ensure that network companies play a full role in meeting our net zero objectives and supports Ofgem’s work to enable a regulatory environment where ne