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Artist impression of the 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind farm | Credit: RWE
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Artist impression of the 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind farm | Credit: RWE

DESNZ says it will 'carefully consider' whether to increase current £800m CfD budget, as industry warns 2030 clean power targets are at risk

Pressure is mounting on Labour to urgently reform the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme in the coming weeks, with experts warning an increased budget is needed for this summer's upcoming auction if...

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