Hydroelectric Power: Wales
Lords · Question HL2484 · Tabled 12 Nov 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government how many proposals they are currently considering from commercial organisations to construct pump storage hydro-electricity plants in Wales; in which year those proposals were first made; and when they anticipate reaching a
Answer
Answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, 19 Nov 2024
As announced in October, the Government has decided to introduce an investment support scheme for long duration electricity storage (LDES) assets, including pumped storage hydro (PSH). This scheme will be delivered by Ofgem. We expect it to open for appli...