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Written question asked by Iqbal Mohamed (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Wind Power: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Ofgem on wind farms and the practice of curtailment, in the context of the current price of electricity.

Answer

The current extent of grid constraints reflects years of underinvestment, with new network infrastructure development having lagged the expansion of new generation.

That’s why this Government is delivering the biggest upgrade in Great Britain’s electricity network in decades.

Alongside this, in April the Government set out it’s Reformed National Pricing Delivery plan, which outlines a number of measures the Government is taking to improve system efficiency and reduce the costs associated with network constraints. We are working closely with Ofgem and NESO to deliver these actions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13383
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Ofgem Electricity Prices Wind power
Link
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