Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 122849

Renewable Energy

Tabled: 23 March 2026

Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the alignment between the new timings for Contracts for Difference eighth allocation round and statutory planning decisions for large re

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government recognises the importance of providing clarity and certainty for investors and developers participating in the Contracts for Difference scheme, which is why we have confirmed we intend to open the next Allocation Round in July. We will conf...

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