What is a Contract for Difference?
A Contract for Difference (CfD) is the UK Government’s flagship scheme to support the generation of low-carbon electricity.
CfDs provide clean energy producers with long-term price certainty, supporting the delivery of solar and wind projects at scale while protecting consumers from market volatility.
The mechanism guarantees a stable, predictable income by covering the difference between the market price of electricity and an agreed “strike price”. This stability enables British Solar Renewables to focus on what matters most: delivering clean, reliable energy that powers homes, businesses, and communities across the UK.
Our role in the CfD scheme
At British Solar Renewables, we’ve been driving the UK’s renewable energy transformation for over 15 years. Our participation in the CfD programme underpins a stable, predictable revenue base for investors and partners, reinforcing our position as a trusted Independent Power Producer (IPP).
We believe balance matters, therefore our portfolio combines CfD-secured projects with Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This dual approach gives us flexibility to adapt to market opportunities, while delivering tailored solutions for both investors and energy consumers alike.
Together, CfDs and PPAs form a resilient foundation for growth, allowing us to deliver stability and innovation side by side.
Technologies we deliver under CfDs
Our integrated model covers the full lifecycle of renewable energy generation, from development through construction and operation.
Through the CfD scheme, we continue to deliver large-scale projects across:
- Solar PV: Utility-scale solar farms providing clean, affordable power to the grid.
- Hybrid and co-located sites: Pairing solar with battery energy storage for stability and flexibility.
- Wind: complementing our solar portfolio and supporting the UK’s diverse renewable mix.
Each CfD-backed project we deliver is designed to achieve the highest environmental standards, supporting biodiversity, powering communities, and long-term national energy resilience.
Why CfDs matter — and what they mean for you
For investors
CfDs create stable, long-term returns and reduce exposure to volatile energy markets. For our investment partners, CfDs represent:
- Predictable revenue and reduced risk exposure
- Long-term renewable portfolio diversification
- Alignment with government-backed sustainability frameworks
For businesses
While CfDs support corporations directly, they also benefit the wider economy. By ensuring the growth of affordable renewable power, CfDs help businesses access clean electricity through mechanisms like PPAs, supporting energy security, cost stability, and net zero goals.
Partnering with BSR means:
- Benefits through a reliable renewable energy supply
- Contribution to ESG and net zero targets
- Delivering power with purpose, for people and the planet
Providing certainty for renewable energy
Explore our CfD-backed projects
Our CfD portfolio is helping to deliver new renewable energy generation across the UK. Explore the projects that have secured Contracts for Difference, including Little Crow Solar Park and BESS, and learn more about their role in supporting the transition to a cleaner energy system.
Powering the future, together
While the UK Government continues to strengthen the CfD scheme as part of its net zero strategy, we remain actively involved, expanding our CfD-backed portfolio and ensuring every project we deliver contributes to a cleaner, fairer, and more resilient energy future.
Together with our partners and investors, we’re helping shape the UK’s renewable energy transition. Get in touch to learn more about our CfD-backed projects.