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Written question asked by Juliet Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Renewable Energy: Nottinghamshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to support investment in net zero and renewable energy production facilities in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Answer

Nottinghamshire is benefiting from significant clean energy investment.

The STEP programme will deliver a prototype fusion power plant at West Burton, supporting reindustrialisation around the site – a former coal power station – and supporting thousands of jobs.

HyMarnham Power, which was successful in the first hydrogen allocation round (HAR1), is transforming the former High Marnham coal-fired power station into a clean energy hub, introducing 9.3 MW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity.

The Government has supported solar energy farms in Nottinghamshire through the Contracts for Difference scheme.

The Government is committed to ensuring that the clean energy transition benefits every community.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28458
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Investment Carbon emissions Renewable energy Nottinghamshire
Link
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