Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the report Clean Power 2030 Annex 2: Networks, connections and network access analysis, published by the National Energy System Operator on 5 November 2024, whether they plan to build an additional 600 miles of overhead cabling and pylons; and if so, whether they will publish a map detailing where those will be built.

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for the strategic planning and design of the GB electricity system. NESO’s November 2024 advice on the upgrades and new projects required on the GB high voltage network to deliver clean power 2030 was reflected in the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan. A map showing these projects and some required beyond 2030 is available online at https://www.neso.energy/publications/beyond-2030/web-map