Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 122850

Solar Power

Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Wera Hobhouse

Liberal DemocratBath

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the revised timeline for the Contracts for Difference eighth allocation round, what steps his Department is taking to support large solar projects that have begun planning f

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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