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 […]
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 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 […]
This session unpacks the essential elements of successful energy procurement, from crafting robust strategies and structuring PPAs for high-load operations like data centres, to understanding what drives infrastructure investment and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Wind now delivers around 37% of UK electricity, and solar is scaling rapidly, reducing reliance on imports. Yet intermittency, grid congestion, and infrastructure delays remain critical challenges for cost and […]
PPA structures are being reshaped by increased price volatility, evolving policy frameworks, and changing buyer risk appetite. The UK and Ireland provide timely case studies of how these pressures are […]
Where in the contracting process do deals commonly fall through? How are fluctuating energy prices and negative pricing events reshaping long-term PPA negotiations? How are contracting partners meeting buyers’ expectations […]
What impact has the prevalence of negative and volatile capture prices had on PPA availability and pricing? How are IPPs, traders and developers approaching their revenue strategies under current market […]
