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Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 7

Documents and guidance related to the Contracts for Difference seventh allocation round (AR7).

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 7 (AR7).

More information and background to the CfD scheme.

The CfD microsite (resource portal)

The CfD microsite (or resource portal) provides a central, comprehensive source of up-to-date information on all aspects of AR7 and future rounds, including information from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the CfD delivery partners:

  • National Grid Electricity System Operator (Electricity Market Reform Delivery Body)
  • the Low Carbon Contracts Company
  • Ofgem

Use the microsite to:

  • subscribe to receive notifications on new information uploaded to the microsite
  • access all relevant publications, such as consultation responses and guidance, in one place
  • find more using the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page
  • contact the delivery partners to ask questions on AR7 that were not addressed by the FAQs
  • register to attend events

Visit the CfD Allocation Round site.

CfD Bulletins

Let us know if you’d like to receive updates on the current allocation round:

email beiscontractsfordifference@beis.gov.uk.

Find past bulletins

Consultations

Published 16 November 2023
Last updated 11 January 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added Proposed amendments to Contracts for Difference for Allocation Round 7 and future rounds consultation.

  2. First published.