Ynni Cymru

Established by the Welsh Government, Ynni Cymru has the following objectives:

• Expand locally owned renewable energy.
• Optimise locally owned renewable energy projects.
• Accelerate deployment of smart local energy systems (SLES).
• Facilitate a just transition, retaining the benefits for Welsh communities.

To achieve these objectives a broad suite of support is available. This includes:

• a health check service is available to existing renewable energy generators across Wales (*specific eligibility criteria applicable)
• a grid support service is available to projects. This support is available to community enterprises
• specialist project development support is available for projects wishing to deliver Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES). Tools are available to support battery/storage installations and heat technologies
• a route to market service is available to support projects to identify the optimal means to secure local energy supply
• Welsh Government Capital Funding to deliver SLES across Wales

Ynni Cymru support is available to:

• community enterprises and third sector organisations
• public sector organisations
• SMEs based in Wales

For general enquiries: ynnicymru@localpartnerships.gov.uk