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Commons · Question 122970 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

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Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what is the total anticipated generation capacity in MWh of solar power projects that are approved but have not yet been connected to the grid.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 31 Mar 2026

According to the latest version of the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), as at January 2026 approximately 24GW capacity of ground mounted solar power projects have received planning consent but are not yet connected to the grid. This figure is an...