Written question asked by Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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Renewable Energy: Broadcasting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of incorporating renewable energy generation forecasts into publicly available weather broadcasts.

Answer

No assessment has been made. In any case, this would require the careful consideration of the Met Office.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

6248

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Broadcasting Forecasts Weather Renewable energy

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk