Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 111061

Renewable Energy

Tabled: 4 February 2026

Answered: 13 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how often gas-fired power stations were used to replace curtailed renewable generation in 2025.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Department does not hold the requested information. It is owned by NESO and published on the Elexon data portal.