The Backbone of Wales’ Green Future

The Backbone of Wales’ Green Future

Author: Business News Wales May 15, 2025 Duration: 39:08

The opening episode introduces listeners to the critical importance of Wales’ electricity grid in supporting the transition to Net Zero. It will lay the foundation for the series by explaining how the grid functions, the challenges it faces, and why strengthening grid infrastructure is key to maximising Wales' renewable energy capacity.

This episode will help listeners understand the strategic importance of grid investment and how overcoming current capacity constraints could unlock new opportunities for sustainable energy generation and consumption in Wales.

Guests:

·       Host - Lord Carwyn Jones

·       Chris Williams, Commissioner, Electrifying Britain

·       James Gibson-Watt, Powys County Council

·       Daryn Lucas, Managing Director, Green Gen Cymru


From Business News Wales, GRID is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines to examine the complex network of wires, decisions, and ideas powering a nation's ambition. This isn't about abstract concepts; it's a grounded conversation focused squarely on the electricity infrastructure in Wales and its pivotal, often under-discussed, role in the shift toward renewable sources. Each episode connects you directly with the people making it happen, from the engineers managing physical grid constraints to the developers building new wind and solar farms, and the officials crafting the policies that guide it all. You'll hear unfiltered perspectives on the real-world trade-offs, the technological breakthroughs, and the collaborative efforts required to balance demand, supply, and environmental goals. Listening to this podcast provides a clearer understanding of how energy transition truly works-not as a distant ideal, but as a tangible, ongoing project with voices from across the sector. GRID delves into the practicalities and human stories behind upgrading a national asset for a sustainable future, offering a vital narrative for anyone interested in the business, technology, and community implications of energy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 4

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Podcast Episodes
Power to the People – Communities and the Future of the Grid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
As Wales pushes forward with major renewable energy and infrastructure projects, there’s growing recognition that communities must play a central role in shaping the future of the electricity grid.Host Carwyn Jones is jo…
The Gridlock Threat – Why Wales Must Move Fast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:21
This episode takes a step back to look at the broader implications of grid development in Wales and the urgency now required to avoid long-term damage to economic growth, industrial resilience, and investor confidence.It…
The Cost of Electrification – Technology vs Inaction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
Welcome to Episode 2 of GRID – The Cost of Electrification: Technology vs Inaction.In this episode, host Carwyn Jones explores the real price of powering up Wales. It's not just a question of overhead lines versus underg…