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Poll shows support for renewable energy

A YouGov poll has found there's continued support for renewable energy in Wales. Almost two thirds (62%) of the people questioned say they support the development of wind power as part of a mix of renewable and conventional energy.

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Wales 'lagging behind' Europe in renewable energy

Dr David Clubb, director of RenewableUK Cymru says support for all types of renewable energy, including onshore wind farms, is evident from today's poll, but Wales is still lagging behind other countries in the UK and Europe.

For the second consecutive year, the people of Wales have strongly confirmed their support for renewable energy across all technology types - including onshore wind.

I believe the benefits of renewable energy, including generating clean energy, ought to be spread far and wide across Wales.

Wales is blessed with a phenomenal renewable energy resource, but we still lag behind Scotland, as well as many of our European neighbours. We will continue to make the case, and to support the businesses that are a vital part in the transition to a clean, green, responsible future.

– Dr David Clubb, RenewableUK Cymru

Continued support for renewable energy, poll reveals

The poll shows 65% of people would not be put off visiting an area with a wind farm Credit: PA Images

Over two thirds of people in Wales are in favour of large scale wind projects in their local area.

That's according to a YouGov survey commissioned by Renewable UK Cymru into attitudes of Welsh people towards renewable energy.

Almost two thirds (62%) of the people questioned for the annual survey said they support the development of wind power as part of a mix of renewable and conventional energy.

The survey shows that support for renewable energy outshines conventional fossil fuels.

Just 22% of people were in favour of shale gas and 31% for nuclear to provide energy in their area.

The highest support was for solar energy, with 81% of people showing support for this.

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