Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Skidmore and Lucy Powell

Tuesday 11th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Chris Skidmore]

There are a number of pilots on community buildings that we will be taking forward but, specifically, the smart export guarantee ensures that providers with up to 5 MW of production of solar electricity can export back to the grid. If we consider Blackfriars railway station—there is about 5 MW there—we can see the opportunity for community halls and community infrastructures to sell their energy back to the grid.

[Lucy Powell (Manchester Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

12. What steps he is taking to support business growth in the north of England.