Renewable Energy: Imports
Commons · Question 2808 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by Martin Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing imports of renewable energy.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 9 Sep 2024
In 2023, imports via interconnectors provided 10.2% of gross UK electricity supply, highlighting the key role that they already play. Imports via interconnectors can provide access to lower-cost electricity for GB consumers, reduce the need to dispatch hi...