UK CfD Allocation Round 7 Set for August Launch

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced plans to launch Allocation Round 7 (AR7) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme on 7 August 2025, with the application window open until 27 August.

📅 Key Dates & Provisional Delivery Years:

• Offshore wind (fixed & floating): 2028–29, 2029–30
• Onshore & remote island wind: 2027–28, 2028–29
• Solar PV: 2027–28, 2028–29

Final delivery years will be confirmed ahead of the round’s launch.

This round plays a crucial role in the UK’s pursuit of its Clean Power 2030 targets. If the timeline holds, results are expected by late 2025, mirroring the AR6 timeline.

🛠 Policy Reforms Under Consideration:

• Enabling fixed-bottom offshore wind projects without planning consent to participate
• Adjusting timelines for publishing the Contract Budget Notice later in the application process

At GLEG, we’re closely monitoring these developments and their implications for the future of UK renewable energy.