Written question asked by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Renewable Energy: Scotland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's renewable energy targets that developers in the north of Scotland face higher transmission charges than those in southern England, in the context of the region possessing some of Europe's greatest renewable energy resources.
- Answer
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Electricity transmission charging arrangements are a matter for Ofgem as the independent regulator. Transmission charges are designed to be cost‑reflective, meaning they reflect the costs imposed on the network by generators connecting in different locations. Generators located further from centres of demand, and which drive higher levels of network investment, therefore face higher charges.
Our Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme will deliver the necessary market reforms to ensure that planning and price signals work together, so that new energy sources are built in the best places and the grid develops in line with future need.
Secondary information
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- 4114
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Fees and charges Europe Scotland Renewable energy
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- 2026-06-08 13:12:23 +0100
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