Following successful offshore wind auctions, the United Kingdom has awarded contracts for 1.3 GW of new onshore wind capacity in the latest auction round.
Contracts for a total of 28 onshore wind projects were awarded under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. Once completed, these projects will generate enough electricity to supply 1.2 million households, while contributing to lower electricity bills for households and businesses.
The largest share of contracts for onshore wind projects was awarded to projects in Scotland, while five contracts were granted in Wales.
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Overall, the latest auctions across all technologies—offshore and onshore wind, solar, and tidal energy—will deliver a total of 14.6 GW of new renewable energy capacity. These projects are expected to support around 10,000 jobs and attract 5 billion pounds in private investment, according to WindEurope.
The United Kingdom aims to reach 27–29 GW of onshore wind capacity by 2030, which means that an additional 7.7–9.7 GW will need to be contracted in the next two auction rounds.
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