House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Energy Update
07 July 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by Greg Hands Con Chelsea and Fulham
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At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government has published the Holistic Network Design for offshore wind transmission connections.
- Four Pathfinder Projects have been announced to facilitate network coordination.
- Projects are located in Norfolk, Aberdeen, and South Yorkshire.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the publication of the Holistic Network Design (HND) for offshore wind transmission connections and outlines four Pathfinder Projects to facilitate network coordination.
Action requested
The UK Government has published the HND, which strategically plans necessary infrastructure for 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. Four Pathfinder Projects have been announced in Norfolk, Aberdeen, and South Yorkshire to utilise changes made under the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR).
Key facts
- The Holistic Network Design was published on 07 July 2023.
- The UK aims for 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.
- Four Pathfinder Projects are being announced in Norfolk, Aberdeen, and South Yorkshire.
- Five projects off the coast of East Anglia have committed to exploring coordinated network designs.