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Written question asked by Paul Truswell (Labour) on Friday, 11 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 December 2009. It was answered by David Kidney (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 2009 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Energy: National Policy Statements

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change with reference to section 3.3.12 of the Energy National Policy Statement, what proportion of the 20.5 gigawatt capacity (a) has recently been constructed, (b) is under construction and (c) has both planning consent and agreement to connect to the National Grid; and what proportion is renewable under the definition given in that section.
Answer

Our most recent figure for forthcoming capacity is 21.6GW. This is based on the most recent data from the National Grid which have been updated since the drafting of the National Policy Statements. Of this 21.6GW, 8 per cent., has recently been constructed, 42 per cent. is under construction and 50 per cent. has planning consent and agreement to connect to the National Grid. The following table provides further details on the proportions of this 21.6GW which is renewables and have grid connection agreements. These figures are regularly revised following periodic updates and revisions issued by the National Grid.

Total forthcoming capacity (GW) Of which renewables (GW) Percentage renewables
Constructed 1.8 0 —
Under construction 9 4 44
With planning consent and grid connection 10.8 3.3 31
Total 21.6 7.3 34
Source:
National Grid

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c1335-6W; 307771
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Energy National policy statements
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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