Contract for Difference

Major blow to government's clean energy plans, as leading offshore wind developer shelves project over rising cost concerns

Proposed agreement aims to ensure only sustainable biomass used in Yorkshire power plant, but campaigners decry 'a dirty compromise with past failures'

Yesterday's clean power auctions were more competitive than expected, but there is an urgent need for the government to now accelerate the timetable for future auctions

Clean energy auction budget increased by more than 50 per cent, following 2023 'catastrophe' that saw no new offshore wind projects secured

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

Budget announced for first annual contracts for difference auction round, but renewables industry fears smaller funding pot and soaring material costs could hit project pipeline

BEIS publishes series of documents clarifying plans and prices for next round of Contract for Difference awards

EU accuses UK of undermining efforts to tackle climate change through its plan to make domestic content a criteria for Contracts for Difference eligibility

Major win for UK renewables sector, as government confirms it will stage Contract for Difference auctions every year

Proposals for more robust assessment of supply chain plans from developers seeking clean power contracts unveiled by government