Guidance

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: allocation framework

The Contract Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8) and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 1 June 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: Allocation Framework (with changes)

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Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: Schedule 5 - Application checks to be carried out by the Delivery Body (with changes)

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Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8: List of changes

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Contract Allocation Framework for CfD Allocation Round 8

The draft Allocation Framework for CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8) sets out:

• the rules for Allocation Round 8
• the eligibility requirements that applicants must satisfy

Published 1 June 2026