Written questions

Tidal Power: Finance

Commons · Question 127123 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is his Department taking to increase the amount of tidal stream capacity procured in Allocation Round 8.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 20 Apr 2026

The Government will set out the design of Allocation Round 8, including parameters for all CfD eligible technologies, ahead of the round opening.