Current± talks to Conrad Purcell, partner at law firm Bird and Bird about the difficulties of financing renewable energy projects, how to secure long-term revenue and the rise of the corporate club PPA.
Regulation
GE2019: Nationalisation, renewables and the green economy in Labour’s manifesto
At a ceremony in Birmingham this morning, the Labour Party launched its “manifesto for hope” including its plan for a “green transformation".
GE2019: Lib Dems manifesto pledges raft of green policies in pursuit of 2045 net zero
The Liberal Democrats party has unleashed its manifesto, targeting a 2045 net zero target and the removal of restrictions for wind and solar among a host of green policies.
Ofgem pushes ahead with controversial TCR proposals amidst fierce criticism
Ofgem has withstood fierce criticism from the clean energy sector and will press ahead with controversial reforms to residual charges under the Targeted Charging Review.
Further EV charging regulation could stifle innovation and 'skew the market', BP Chargemaster warns
BP Chargemaster’s lead counsel, Daniel Kaufman, has warned against calling for extra regulation and addressed claims for greater interoperability between charge point operators.
Ofgem announces sandbox modification to enable innovations
Ofgem has announced a modification to its regulatory sandbox, broadening its scope.
UK’s decarbonisation progress neither 'sustainable' nor 'sufficient' for net zero, claims PwC
The UK will need to reduce carbon intensity by 9.7% a year if it is to meet its Net Zero by 2050 goal, according to new research by PwC.
GE2019: Inside The Green Party’s Green New Deal
The Green Party today launched its manifesto for the 12 December election, which hinges on its Green New Deal.
Smart meters likely to only reach 68% by new 2024 date 'at best'
The smart meter roll-out is set to miss targets, new research from Frontier Economics on behalf of Energy UK has found.