House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Contracts for Difference: AR7 Solar and Onshore Wind results
10 February 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Seventh Contracts for Difference auction secured a record number of clean energy projects.
- The auction resulted in 6.2GW of new capacity from onshore wind and solar.
- Up to 10,000 jobs will be supported at the peak of the projects' development.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the results of the Seventh Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, which secured a record number of projects across onshore wind, solar, and tidal stream.
Action requested
No specific action is requested; instead, the minister announces that the AR7 round has secured an unprecedented 14.7GW of new clean energy capacity, including 6.2GW from today's results in onshore wind and solar. This will support up to 10,000 jobs at its peak and reduce household bills.
Key facts
- The AR7 round is the largest ever delivered with a total of 14.7GW secured.
- Today’s auction results include 6.2GW across onshore wind (1.3GW) and solar (4.9GW).
- Solar procurement amounts to 4.9GW, which is the largest ever in the UK at £65.23/MWh.
- Onshore wind projects secured 1.3GW with a clearing price of £72.24/MWh.
- Tidal stream projects totalling 20.9 MW have been awarded.
- The new clean energy capacity will support up to 10,000 direct and indirect jobs at its peak.