# Record amount of solar power approved after auction for clean energy projects

By Simon Francis — 2026-02-10

Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Households are still paying the price for years of exposure to volatile gas markets.

“Cheaper, homegrown renewables don’t just help the planet, they can help cut bills by pushing expensive electricity from gas-fired power stations off the system.

“A comparison with fossil fuel generated electricity puts into perspective the deal households get from renewables.

“Any new gas-fired power stations generate energy at close to £150 per megawatt hour, whereas the last offshore wind auction came in at around £90/MWh and today’s auction strike prices are even lower.

“But affordability must be guaranteed, not assumed.

“As more private investment flows into clean power, consumers need transparency on how these contracts affect bills, clear limits on profits and further electricity pricing reform so the benefits are passed on to households.”

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