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

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

The government has today announced changes to this summer's clean power contract auction, including moves to extend the duration of contracts on offer from 15 to 20 years. The reforms come ahead of...

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