Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 88429
Hydroelectric Power: North West
Tabled: 5 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Question
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel Grove
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to support the development of new hydroelectric projects in the North West.
Answer
Michael ShanksOfficials continue to engage with the British Hydropower Association regarding the future role of the UK’s remaining small-scale hydropower resource, estimated to be a maximum technical potential of around 1.5GW, in supporting the UK energy system. This i...
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