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Written question asked by Stephen Crabb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2024. It was answered by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Wind Power: Seas and Oceans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has received recent representations from relevant stakeholders on the adequacy of pot two within the contract for difference allocation round six for supporting at least three floating offshore wind test and demonstration projects.

Answer

The Department engages regularly with renewable electricity developers across a range of technologies, including floating offshore wind and tidal. The parameters for Allocation Round 6 include a budget of £105 million for Pot 2. My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State will have the opportunity to review the budget once eligibility checks and appeals are complete.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23172
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Finance Seas and oceans Wind power
Link
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