PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(13 May 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of drone technology to the net zero strategy.

Asked by:
Dr Scott Arthur (Labour)

Answer

Drones are useful in inspecting energy infrastructure such as offshore wind turbines and overhead electrification lines which are difficult to reach using other means. As part of DESNZ’s Net Zero Innovation Programme, we have funded UK companies looking to develop drones for these types of inspections.


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