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Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 5

Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference fifth allocation round (AR5).

The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government’s main mechanism for supporting low carbon electricity generation.

This page pulls together all documents relating to CfD Allocation Round 5 (AR5).

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Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5: key documents

Consultations

Published 4 February 2022
Last updated 8 December 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5: Subsidy Control Transparency Database estimates.

  2. Allocation Round 5 results added.

  3. Added statutory notices for Allocation Round 5., Standard terms and conditions, and final Allocation Framework.

  4. Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5: Exemptions Request Notice added.

  5. Added consultation: Contracts for Difference: contract changes for Allocation Round 5.

  6. Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5: Draft Allocation Framework 2022, Administrative strike prices methodology and Core Parameters published.

  7. Supply Chain Plan guidance and questionnaires published, alongside the government responses to the related consultation and call for evidence.

  8. First published.