Government Launches the Clean Industry Bonus

The government has launched the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Clean Industry Bonus (CIB). Fixed and floating offshore wind applicants can obtain extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains.

Record number of projects secure contracts in AR6

A record number of clean energy projects have won contracts in the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

AR6 update: Results to be published on 3 September

The results of the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference scheme will be published on Tuesday 3 September 2024 in accordance with the published timeline.

Allocation Round 6 update: Allocation Process

The seal bid window has closed, and National Grid ESO will now run the allocation/auction process.

The auction process will be followed by an independent audit.

Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6 Update: Auction and Sealed Bid Window

National Grid ESO has submitted the notice of auction for Allocation Round 6 (AR6) to qualifying applicants, notifying them that an auction will take place.

Government increases AR6 budget to over £1.5 billion

The government has significantly increased the budget for the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme to £1.555 billion, an increase of over 50% from the initial budget set in March.

AR6 update: Appeals process complete

Ofgem has notified relevant applicants of the outcome of their appeal, thereby concluding the appeals process for Allocation Round 6 (AR6).

AR6 update: Round to run to longest timeline

Ofgem has received one or more appeals from non-qualifying applicants in the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference scheme. The round will therefore run to timeline scenario 5, the longest timeline, until its conclusion.

AR6: General Election and round update

On 22 May 2024, the Prime Minister announced that a General Election will be held on 4 July 2024.