Responding to news that energy bills could be cut by low carbon heat schemes which use water from abandoned Welsh coal mines, Welsh Shadow Minister for Economy and Energy Sam Kurtz has said there must be ‘significant investment’ in developing floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.

“While I would never criticise ambition, projects such as this should not be pursued at the expense of more viable options previously explored by the former UK Conservative Government,” said the Senedd Member for Pembrokeshire.

“To secure our energy future, it is crucial that Labour commits to nuclear energy, an area they have been hesitant to explore in the past.

“Ultimately, any initiative aimed at reducing energy bills is welcome, but it must offer clear value for money.”