Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 98712
National Grid: Wales
Tabled: 9 December 2025
Answered: 15 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Llinos Medi
Plaid Cymru — Ynys Môn
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what impact has the decision to designate two AI Growth Zones in Wales had on NESO’s plans for improving grid connections in both (a) north Wales and (b) south Wales.
Answer
Michael ShanksBoth sites had grid connections being realised before 2030, so are already accounted for in NESO’s planning.