The Times, The Telegraph and the Daily Mail have this week all reported on Miriam Gonzalez, the wife of the UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg joining the board of renewable energy giant Acciona.
Spanish born lawyer Miriam Gonzalez has been invited to provide independent advice to the company’s board. According to cabinet sources, discussions progressed with Acciona prior to the general election.
Spanish infrastructure giant Acciona both manufactures wind turbines and constructs wind farms throughout the globe. The company is actively progressing onshore wind farm development in the UK. Acciona are also involved in solar, biomass, small-scale hydroelectric schemes and biofuels.
Gonzalez is reported to have consulted the Ethics and Propriety section of the Cabinet office before accepting the non-exec role. Industry representatives however believe her involvement with Acciona may have a positive effect on renewable energy provision in the UK in terms of the right messages getting through to the UK Government on the realities of the sector.
