UK’s Latest CfD Auction Secures 9.58 GW in Renewable Energy Contracts

LCCC signs 130 contracts for 9.58 GW of renewable energy in UK's latest CfD allocation, boosting clean energy goals.
9.58 GW of Renewable Energy Contracts Signed in UK's Latest CfD Auction

The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), owned by the UK government, has signed 130 contracts for 9.58 GW of renewable energy projects, as part of the sixth Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round.

This round secured a diverse range of technologies, including wind, solar, tidal, and floating offshore wind projects.

Offshore wind developers received contracts for about 5.3 GW of capacity.

In the Round 6 auction, nine contracts for fixed-bottom projects totalling 4.9 GW were awarded, alongside one floating wind project contract to Green Volt Offshore Windfarm, a consortium of Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn.

These AR6 projects will add 9.58 GW of renewable generation, raising the total CfD capacity to 34.74 GW. LCCC notes this is the highest number of contracts signed in a single round.

“We acted decisively to increase the budget for Allocation Round 6, delivering the most successful renewables auction to date. Securing more clean energy projects is how we protect billpayers from volatile fossil fuel markets, strengthen energy security, and aim to make Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030,” said UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks.

ScottishPower received contracts for two projects in AR6, including the East Anglia Two offshore wind farm, which is set to generate 963 MW of clean energy by 2028/2029.

Recently, ScottishPower finalized several supply chain agreements for East Anglia Two, including a contract with Siemens Gamesa for 64 SG 14-236 DD wind turbines.

“It’s fantastic to reach this milestone for renewable generation, especially seeing offshore wind leading the charge,” said Ross Ovens, ScottishPower’s Managing Director for Offshore Development and Operations.

“We’ve been moving quickly since our success in the auction to establish the supply chain for our £4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm, which will produce enough electricity to power nearly one million homes.”





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