Question reference: S3W-09496
- Asked by: Keith Brown, MSP for Ochil, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 5 February 2008
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Current status: Answered by Jim Mather on 3 March 2008
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to take forward the proposals outlined in East Coast Transmission Network: Technical Feasibility Study by the Crown Estate.
Answer
The report provides a helpful contribution towards understanding the possibilities for sub-sea grid development, which could help exploit Scotland''s potential for renewable energy. The Scottish Government will continue to discuss the development of the electricity grid with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and other stakeholders.