16. Debate: The National Development Framework

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 7:46 pm on 29 September 2020.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 7:46, 29 September 2020

Oh, in that case, one thing: can I ask you very much, please, to focus on the issue of grid capacity? It's too expensive to actually develop existing grid capacity. I don't have trust in Ofgem that they can actually use their pricing mechanism under the UK Government to actually do greater grid connectivity. So, whether, frankly, it's wind, PV, offshore, onshore or any other sort of one, unless we have those grids connected, then we're not going to get it done. So, that's my appeal to you, Minister.