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Clean Energy

Commons · Question 27986 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Bowie

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate she has made of the (a) number of transmission projects identified by the National Energy System Operator as essential to Clean Power 2030 that are on track for delivery by end

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 16 Sep 2026

We work closely with the TOs on delivery of network projects, including identifying opportunities to accelerate delivery. As of 31st March, 64 of the 68 wider network projects identified by NESO as essential for CP2030 delivery are forecast to deliver by ...