United Kingdom: early launch of the AR8 in response to the geopolitical context

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©  Richard Townshend Photography/UK government
©  Richard Townshend Photography/UK government

On 15/03/2026, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a package of measures designed to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and ensure the country's energy security in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
These measures include:
• bringing forward the Government's annual renewable energy auctions to July 2026 (AR8) ,
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©  Richard Townshend Photography/UK government
©  Richard Townshend Photography/UK government

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