Britain awards record solar contracts in renewable energy auction
The UK secured a record 4.9 gigawatts of solar power in a recent auction to help reach clean energy goals. This initiative aims to lower bills and cut carbon.
The British government announced today, February 10, 2026, that Britain 
GB has secured a record amount of solar capacity in its latest renewable power auction. The auction awarded a total of 6.2 GW of contracts, with 4.9 GW going to solar projects. These awards were granted in the form of guaranteed electricity price contracts, which are intended to provide long-term certainty for energy developers.
GB has secured a record amount of solar capacity in its latest renewable power auction. The auction awarded a total of 6.2 GW of contracts, with 4.9 GW going to solar projects. These awards were granted in the form of guaranteed electricity price contracts, which are intended to provide long-term certainty for energy developers.