Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their latest estimate of delivery times for equipment to expand capacity on the electricity grid, including high voltage cable, pylons, large power transformers and circuit breakers.

Through engagement with electricity operators, we are aware of estimated lead times for grid components. Due to growing cross-industry demand, lead times have increased, for example, to 24-months for 132kV transformers and to four years for 400kV transformers and network cabling.

We continue to support Ofgem’s developing Advanced Procurement Mechanism (launching early this year) which will allow transmission operators to access constrained equipment earlier in project development.