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Renewable Energy

Commons · Question 21718 · Tabled 3 Jan 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 8 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the role of energy storage and back-up systems in managing the intermittency of wind and solar power generation.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 8 Jan 2025

The Government recognises the vital role of energy storage and back-up systems in delivering clean power. As set out in our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, we are committed to developing a flexible energy system that ensures security of supply through long ...