Solar Power
Commons · Question 122850 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Wera Hobhouse
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
Answered by Michael Shanks, 31 Mar 2026
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...