Allocation Round 7 Announcement

Yesterday the UK government announced the results of Allocation Round 7 (AR7) for offshore wind. This paves the way for an additional 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity (1.4 x the current capacity of UK nuclear power) by 2032. 

 It’s great to see so many projects securing CfDs and a path to more sustainable energy — congratulations to all involved. 

By our estimation there were 25 projects technically eligible for AR7 with 8 being awarded CfDs – This could make AR8 very interesting!

Notably, two floating offshore wind projects were successful, signalling steady momentum in the floating space alongside significant progress in fixed‑bottom offshore wind. The results reinforce a positive message: the UK offshore wind sector is still growing.

Below is a simple breakdown of the results by technology type, location, developer, and a summary of each successful project. 

What do you make of the results? What are the key takeaways for the offshore industry?