UK Extends Renewable Energy Contracts to 20 Years in Latest CfD Overhaul

UK Extends Renewable Energy Contracts to 20 Years in Latest CfD Overhaul

The UK government has confirmed it will extend the length of its renewable energy contracts—from 15 years to 20—under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. This change, confirmed July 15, kicks in with Allocation Round 7 (AR7), opening for bids in August 2025, and applies to solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, and floating offshore wind technologies. The CfD scheme, the government’s flagship program for supporting low-carbon electricity, of…

Further reforms to the Contracts for Difference scheme for Allocation Round 7

We're seeking views on potential changes for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), due to open in summer 2025, and providing policy updates.

UK government extends CfD contract length to 20 years

Changes announced ahead of seventh Contract for Difference (CfD) allocation round widely viewed as key to achieving government’s clean power targets for 2030. Target commissioning window for solar projects also extended in anticipation of larger capacity projects.The UK government will increase the term length of new Contract for Difference (CfD) contracts from 15 to 20 years in its seventh allocation round (AR7), expected to open for applicatio…

Contracts for Difference: Government announces plans for longer clean power contracts

DESNZ unveils reforms to upcoming clean power contract auction round to boost investor confidence and curb consumer costs

Government reforms Contracts for Difference ahead of AR7

After running the most successful allocation round in history last September, the government has today given the green light for necessary reforms to expand the auction so more clean energy projects can bid for contracts at competitive prices. Changes will help the government deliver on its clean power by 2030 mission, bolstering energy security and protecting British families from volatile global gas prices. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said, “…