contracts for difference

Cornwall Insight assesses likely cost to billpayers of record-breaking 9.6GW of clean power projects awarded Contracts for Difference this week

A more ambitious approach to clean energy auction delivery is needed if the UK is to meet its offshore wind targets, writes Energy Transitions Commission's Shane O'Connor

Industry groups hail the success of latest renewables auction, but warn much more new capacity will be needed if Labour's clean power goals are to be met

Inflation may have fallen, but a new report highlights how the UK's high dependency on fossil fuel and food imports leaves it at major risk of climate-related price shocks

Ed Miliband describes upcoming Contracts for Difference auction as 'critical test' for new government's climate plans in his first Parliamentary statement as Energy Security Secretary

DESNZ says it will 'carefully consider' whether to increase current £800m CfD budget, as industry warns 2030 clean power targets are at risk

Power Purchase Agreement will cover new 28.5MW Bracon Ash Solar Farm, which is to provide enough power for 9,500 homes

New auction scheme to provide payments to offshore wind developers who take steps to boost domestic supply chains and invest in more sustainable factories

The government has promised £800m for offshore wind in this year's CfD auction, but industry figures fear the budget is insufficient to meet 2030 renewables targets - and could put climate goals at risk