Government moves to shore up clean energy contract regime, as new wave of renewables projects progresses

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New consultation launched to help ensure Contract for Difference scheme can adjust to Covid-19 crisis, as plans for giant Dogger Bank wind farm move forward

The UK's renewables sector received a dual boost this week, as the government beefed up its plans to ensure the UK's clean energy contract regime can adjust to the falling power demand that has resulted...

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