Written questions

Solar Power

Commons · Question 122851 · 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, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the revised Contracts for Difference eighth allocation round timetable on large solar projects that are unable to bid into the pre-quali

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...