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Renewable Energy: North Sea

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 17 February 2026UIN 111769

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding mechanisms will be utilised to support cross-border offshore renewable energy projects between the UK and neighbouring North Sea countries.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Government and Ofgem are developing a future approach to interconnection including offshore hybrid assets, and expect to publish further details in the spring. This will include consideration of delivery and finance models.

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