Energy Supply
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered alternative energy transmission methods.
Answered by Michael Shanks
The National Energy System Operator considers a range of different technologies when conducting strategic network planning to make the most optimal recommendations for electricity transmission infrastructure.
It is the responsibility of the developers of electricity network projects to propose the detailed route design, including technology choice, and obtain planning permission. The Government sets the rules for a robust and independent planning process that communities can participate in.
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