Gwynt Glas Floating Offshore Wind Farm has signed an Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate marking a significant milestone for the project. This follows Gwynt Glas’ selection as preferred bidder by The Crown Estate in June 2025. The Agreement for Lease enables the project to now progress into the development phase and represents a key step forward in the delivery of up to 1.5GW of clean, renewable energy.
The project will be among the largest of its kind in the world, underlining the UK’s position as the leading market for floating offshore wind.
The developable area identified by The Crown Estate lies in Welsh waters, located ~40km at the closest point to shore. The Gwynt Glas team has already spent more than three years working on the project to maximise benefits at its own risk. This has included rolling out an educational programme – ‘Destination Renewables’, in partnership with Pembrokeshire College, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and DP Energy to inspire the future skilled green energy workforce. Since 2022, this award-winning programme that has engaged more than 200 students.
Mark Hazelton, Director of Gwynt Glas, said: "Signing the Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate marks a major milestone for Gwynt Glas, bringing us one step closer to delivering up to 1.5GW of clean, renewable energy. This project showcases the UK's leadership in floating offshore wind technology and will create significant opportunities for skills development, apprenticeships, and employment. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects diversity and inclusivity, providing opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to contribute to building a sustainable future for generations to come."
Over the following months, Gwynt Glas will engage with stakeholders to inform the design of the project. For more information about Gwynt Glas visit: https://www.gwyntglas.com/eng/.