The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) – the company managing the competitive CfD process for the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) – said the first allocation is now due to be awarded to successful projects on 18 March next year, moving from 6 January.

UK network operator National Grid has been deciding on the eligibility of projects to compete for CfDs, with those barred from the auction having a right of appeal.

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