AQW 30652/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the steps she is taking to increase the amount of electricity produced from renewable sources, given that there was a decrease of 2.8 percentage points on the previous 12 month period, for the year ending June 2025.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 9 September 2025

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Tabled
9 September 2025
Answer due by
24 September 2025
Answered
23 September 202514 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Delivering additional renewable electricity generation is complex, demanding a careful balance between security of supply, affordability, and legislative compliance.

It requires joined-up working, across government and with our delivery partners. My Department does not hold all the levers, so collaboration is essential to unlock progress.

The Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025 outlines a range of actions my Department is taking forward this year to increase the levels of renewable electricity generation.

To drive progress, my Department has appointed a dedicated Project Director through the Strategic Investment Board. The Project Director is providing strategic leadership and building effective relationships across departments, industry, and delivery partners. They are working with key stakeholders to shape a practical roadmap that will drive success.

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