Exciting Times for UK Renewables: AR6 Auction Now Open for Bids!
The much-anticipated UK renewables Allocation Round 6 (AR6) auction is now live, and bids are officially being accepted from qualifying applicants! National Grid ESO has set the stage for renewable energy developers to submit their sealed bids up until 9 August 2024.
With a recent £300m top-up, the total prize purse has soared to an impressive £1.1bn, opening the door for more than 10GW of offshore wind capacity to join the race in Pot 3. This significant boost underscores the UK’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy landscape.
In Pot 1, onshore wind and solar power will go head-to-head with a total budget of £185m. It is anticipated that around 2GW-3GW of capacity will emerge victorious from this competitive auction, driving forward the nation’s green energy ambitions.
Mark your calendars! The winners of AR6 will be announced in early September. Stay tuned to see which projects will lead the charge in transforming the UK’s energy future. #UKRenewables #GreenEnergy #WindPower #SolarEnergy #AR6Auction #NationalGridESO #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy