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<p>The Government is eager to deliver supply chain investment and increase the share
of UK manufacturing content in renewable energy projects supported by Contracts for
Difference (CfD) contracts. We have confirmed our intention to align the Supply Chain
Plan process with government priorities, and we are currently consulting<sup>1</sup>
on proposals to introduce consequences for non-delivery of commitments that developers
put forward in their Supply Chain Plans, which are approved before they enter the
CfD Allocation Round. We are also strengthening the Supply Chain Plan monitoring process
to support compliance.</p><p> </p><p>These measures should be seen alongside my Rt.
Hon. Friend the Prime Minister’s announcement on £160 million of new funding towards
investment to upgrade ports and infrastructure and long-term ambitions to increase
renewable energy capacity in the next CfD auction, which, together, will support new
UK content, jobs and investment.</p><p> </p><p>I have also convened offshore wind
Industry roundtables to understand the supply chain and support investment to meet
the industry’s commitment to deliver 60% UK content by 2030. The sector will explore
what the future opportunities will be in high-value components for nacelle assembly,
floating offshore wind and operations and maintenance and report back in March.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p><em><sup>1</sup> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/contracts-for-difference-cfd-changes-to-supply-chain-plans-and-the-cfd-contract"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/contracts-for-difference-cfd-changes-to-supply-chain-plans-and-the-cfd-contract</a>
- Closing date 18th January 2021</em></p>
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