Contracts for Difference (CfD): Allocation Round 4

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 4 (AR4), which is currently planned to open in 2021, subject to any required state aid approval of planned changes.

More information and background to the CfD scheme.

Ahead of AR4 the government is running a consultation on changes to the way the CfD scheme operates so that it can continue to support new generation and provide value for bill payers for the next allocation round. The consultation seeks views from stakeholders and interested parties on these proposals.