Diversifying Revenue: Why Developers Can’t Rely on CfDs Alone Post-AR7
AR7 delivered record capacity but exposed a critical challenge for renewable developers: government-backed CfD auctions alone cannot meet the pace and scale required for net zero delivery. With strike prices […]
Buying Green Under Pressure: The Public Sector PPA Challenge
Public sector bodies face a uniquely complex path to procuring renewable power. From strict procurement rules and CfD market distortions to rising PPA prices and tightening budgets, this session unpacks […]
Local Elections and Energy Markets: Impacts on Procurement
Local elections can shift energy policy priorities, regulatory enforcement, permitting processes, and incentives, creating uncertainty for project developers and corporate buyers. Changes in political leadership may accelerate or delay renewables […]
Achieving Reliable Forecasting Amid Market Volatility
Volatile markets and geopolitical uncertainty are making long-term power price forecasts increasingly unreliable, complicating investment and contract decisions. This session explores forecasting methodologies, emerging demand factors such as EVs and […]
Achieving 100% Renewable Goals: Challenges in Procurement and Compliance – Aviation case study
Many companies have committed to 100% renewable electricity, but meeting these targets is not straightforward. Limited control over their value chain, high demand for RECs, and emerging regulatory rules make […]
Unlocking Premium Value: How Co-Located Battery Storage Transforms Renewable PPAs
Co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are transforming renewable PPA economics by converting intermittent generation into firmer, higher-value delivery profiles. By storing excess energy and discharging during peak demand, BESS […]
Grid Delays and PPA Strategy: De-risking Renewable Procurement in a Constrained Market
Grid capacity and connection delays directly impact PPA availability, pricing, and project delivery timelines, critical factors for both energy buyers securing long-term renewable supply and sellers bringing projects to market. […]
Powering AI: How Data Centre Energy Demand Is Reshaping the UK Grid
Ofgem has revealed that 140 data centres are seeking grid connections requiring 50GW of peak capacity—five times higher than government forecasts and far exceeding even the most ambitious demand projections. […]
