GRID

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 joined by Dr Catrin Ellis Jones, Head of Public Involvement at Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, Clare Jones, Founding Director at Grasshopper Communications and Owen Llewellyn Jones, External A...

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 will explore the risks of delay, from stalled renewable energy projects and missed industrial opportunities to the growing perception that Wales lacks the infrastructure to suppo...

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 underground cables – it's about what we lose when the grid can’t keep pace with ambition. With insights from Stephen Rowlands of Green Gen Cymru, Abi Beck from RenewableUK Cymru, and Er...

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 imp...