Market Dynamics and the Role of Government Support Schemes

Synopsis

The UK’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) mechanism underpins investment stability but can inadvertently limit corporate PPA appetite and distort price signals. With CfD AR6 and potential hybrid CfD–PPA models under review, this session explores how to balance public support with private market growth.

• How CfDs and REMA reforms interact with the UK corporate PPA landscape.
• Strategies to align government-backed incentives with market-based procurement.
• Lessons from Ireland’s RESS framework and corporate PPA integration.