Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to make it his policy to deliver 8GW hydrogen capable power stations by 2030.

The Government believes hydrogen-to-power can provide reliable low carbon flexible generation while creating a decarbonisation pathway for unabated generation, supporting decarbonisation ambitions and maintaining security of supply.

Government analysis shows that having hydrogen available in the power sector could achieve lower emissions at a lower cost than scenarios without hydrogen. The Government therefore intends to consult in 2023 on the need and potential design options for market intervention to support hydrogen to power.