PM’s attitude to collaboration is encouraging for energy sector projects

Building towards a global grid requires the cooperation of nations whose energy strategies and ambitions complement each other.

It’s encouraging to see that Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer recognises this.

Last week, he said the closer collaboration between the UK and Ireland on subsea energy infrastructure is “testament to the importance of working with international partners to deliver for people at home”.

“Now more than ever we must work with likeminded partners in the pursuit of global peace, prosperity and security,” he said.

This is exactly the mindset that is needed in the mission to reach net zero, and as part of the UK-led Global Clean Power Alliance launched by the Prime Minster, Morocco has been a strong trading partner of the UK for more than 200 years.

Over the last decade, Morocco has become an international leader in renewable energy, recognising the value of its abundant wind and solar resources.

The North African country has great ambition to export such renewable power to Europe.

Our Morocco – UK Power Project will realise this ambition, bringing significant benefits to both Morocco and the UK.

Much like the collaboration with Ireland, it will ‘deliver for the people at home’ by:

• Supplying enough clean electricity for 7 million households in Great Britain
• Reducing wholesale electricity prices by 9.3% in its first year of operation
• Creating c.1,000 new jobs
• Cutting power sector emissions by around 10% in its first year of operation
• Delivering more than £20bn in value to the UK

Cross-border infrastructure has never been more important as we strive for clean power.

Read The Guardian story in which the Prime Minister was quoted by clicking here.