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Industry welcomes UK move to allow early offshore wind bids, extend contracts in next renewables auction round

Published 13:04 on July 16, 2025 / Last updated at 13:04 on July 16, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification)

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The UK government on Tuesday confirmed it will allow offshore wind projects without full planning consent to enter the country’s seventh subsidy auction round, and extend public contract guarantees to 20 years for key renewable technologies, in a move welcomed by industry members.
The UK government on Tuesday confirmed it will allow offshore wind projects without full planning consent to enter the country’s seventh subsidy auction round, and extend public contract guarantees to 20 years for key renewable technologies, in a move welcomed by industry members.


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