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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Electricity: Imports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of electricity is forecast to be imported via interconnector by (a) 2030 and (b) 2040.

Answer

As set out in our net zero and power sector scenarios,[1] the UK could become a net electricity exporter in future. In 2030, net exports are 2.4% of gross generation supplied in the higher electricity demand scenario. The UK remains a net importer in the lower electricity demand scenario with net imports providing an additional 2.3% to gross generation supplied. In 2040, net exports are 8.2% of gross generation supplied in the higher electricity demand scenario and 6.6% in the lower demand scenario.

[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-and-emissions-projections-2021-to-2040

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21589
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Electricity Imports Electricity interconnectors
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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