Written question asked by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Friday, 17 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Electricity Interconnectors
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department is taking steps to increase the number of interconnectors with other countries.
- Answer
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The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan outlines our approach to delivering a clean electricity system, including our approach to electricity interconnectors. It expects 12-14GW of electricity interconnection by 2030, up from the 9.8GW currently installed.
Under the UK-EU reset we are working with the EU to identify areas (such as electricity interconnection) where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit.
Interconnector development is a developer-led process in GB. Projects are given regulatory approval through Ofgem, a process that is undertaken independent of Government in line with Ofgem’s role as Great Britain’s independent regulator.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 24663
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Electricity interconnectors
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- 2025-09-05 17:33:46 +0100
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