Open consultation

Capacity Market: new technologies 2025

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
22 September 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We're seeking to identify any new emerging generating technologies that may be eligible to participate in capacity market auctions.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

DESNZ is consulting with interested parties to determine whether any new  technologies, which could participate in future Capacity Market auctions, have emerged since the 2024 consultation.

Rule 2.4 of the Capacity Market Rules requires the Secretary of State to consult with stakeholders by 1 October each year, to determine whether any new generating technologies are capable of contributing to security of supply.

This open letter seeks your views on whether such new generating technologies exist.

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Open letter on new technologies in the Capacity Market, 2025

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Published 22 September 2025

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