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Written question asked by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Monday, 13 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the implications for her polices of the planned installation of a (a) sub-sea electricity generation and (b) storage connection between the UK and Morocco by 2030.

Answer

The Government is interested in the Xlinks UK-Morocco Power Project, which is a proposed large scale onshore wind, solar and battery storage site in Morocco that would exclusively supply renewable power to the GB grid via high voltage direct current subsea cables.

The Government recognises the potential of the project and is now developing an Outline Business Case, which is a more detailed phase of evaluating – without commitment – the viability and merits of the project and how it could contribute to the UK’s energy security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
192
Session
2023-24
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project
Link
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