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Welsh Government consults on merging renewable firms into Ynni Cymru

9/8/2026

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Welsh Government launched a public consultation on a publicly-owned renewable energy company.
The plan would merge Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru with schemes and name the entity Ynni Cymru.
It would develop wind and solar projects, support community ownership, and not set electricity prices.
Enterprise Minister Adam Price says the firm aims to lower long-term energy costs.
Conservatives, Labour and Reform criticize the plan, saying it adds a company without cutting bills.

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Welsh Government launched a public consultation on a publicly-owned renewable energy company.
The plan would merge Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru with schemes and name the entity Ynni Cymru.
It would develop wind and solar projects, support community ownership, and not set electricity prices.
Enterprise Minister Adam Price says the firm aims to lower long-term energy costs.
Conservatives, Labour and Reform criticize the plan, saying it adds a company without cutting bills.