UK opens AR8 CfD exemption process


The UK government has issued an exemptions request notice ahead of Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8, outlining provisional timelines and eligible technologies.

The notice, published on 8 May 2026, states that the next CfD application window is expected to open on 20 July 2026, with exemption requests required by 2 June 2026.

Technologies expected to be eligible for AR8 include offshore wind, floating offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV and tidal stream projects.
The document indicates provisional delivery years for offshore wind projects extending to 2031/32, while floating offshore wind projects are expected to target delivery in 2029/30 and 2030/31.

The exemptions process allows eligible generators to apply for certificates enabling participation where temporary site exclusions may otherwise apply. Requests must include project details, site plans and supporting planning information in line with regulatory requirements.

The government said that all technology eligibility and delivery year details remain provisional and will be confirmed ahead of the application window opening in July 2026.

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