Energy UK has called on the UK government to provide a route to market for ‘Pot 1′ established technologies such as onshore wind to ensure decarbonisation is delivered at least cost.
In its ‘Pathways to a low carbon future’ report, the trade body also recommends the UK provides visibility of long-term support for renewables through setting Contract for Difference (CfD) allocation rounds on a rolling one-year basis.
“The removal of a route to market for Pot 1 established technologies, such as onshore wind, is one of the biggest barriers in the industry and as the Competition Markets Authority noted, a poor deal for the consumer,” the report said.
Energy UK said the new set of controls that will replace the Levy Control Framework should “provide oversight of policy costs and deliver an appropriate investment framework with visibility of funding set at least four years ahead of project delivery to give clear, long-term price-signals.”
Chief executive Lawrence Slade added: “To tackle climate change we need to have an honest debate about benefits and costs.
“Our new report highlights the need for a long-term, certain and holistic policy framework that will ensure the UK meets its carbon targets at the least cost to consumers.”
Image: Little Cheyne Court onshore wind farm (Innogy UK Renewables)
