UK reveals new auction framework and price ceiling for eighth renewables round

The UK government published administrative prices for its eighth contracts-for-difference allocation round, restructuring auction pots and requiring grid connection agreements for solar and onshore wind applicants.

First covered Jul 7, 2026 · 1:14 AM PT · 1 article

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3h PV Magazine UK CfD price ceiling and new auction framework for solar revealed — Government publishes administrative prices for eighth allocation round (AR8), new auction pot structure, and adds an extra delivery year for solar and onshore…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-07 (#5)

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