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The UK government has awarded 3.7 GW of renewable energy projects with Contracts for Difference (CfDs) in its fifth allocation round. Among the 95 new projects that secured CfDs are onshore wind, solar and tidal energy developments – and not a single megawatt of offshore wind.| Offshore Wind
A Contract for Difference (CfD) is a private law contract between a low carbon electricity generator and the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), a government-owned company.| GOV.UK
Insiders say the process has struggled to attract bidders because the government has set the maximum price generators can receive as too low, failing to reflect the rising costs of manufacturing and installing turbines.| Sky News
As the UK moves into its next phase of growth for its offshore wind energy industry, a new report warns the industry risks being derailed by a lack of...| The Maritime Executive
Claire Coutinho’s previous role was as a junior minister in the Department for Education. She was in the role of parliamentary under-secretary for children, families and wellbeing for less than a year.| Energy Advice Hub
What’s in the Energy Security Strategy? We’ve got a quick-read summary of the main announcements - a quick read for businesses| Energy Advice Hub
