Government eyes reforms to crucial clean power auctions

Michael Holder
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Credit: Principle Power

Government says potential reforms to flagship Contracts for Difference scheme would 'improve energy security and drive investment', but industry fears upcoming auction faces severe cost challenges

Renewables developers vying for clean power contracts from the UK government could in future have their bids assessed against a wider range of factors, including supply chain sustainability, green skills,...

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