Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits
Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
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"Done right, the green energy transition comes with major social and economic opportunities. I am clear that Welsh communities can and must benefit fully from Welsh renewables, and that includes a fair share of the profits."
— Rhun ap Iorwerth , Politician
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Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
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