The Dawn of the NSIP Era: Backing the Builders
Impact of proposed planning reforms on streamlining NSIP development Overcoming community opposition to deliver critical infrastructure What does DESNZ need from NSIPs?
Investor Insight: Shifting Capital Dynamics
How is the new higher interest rate environment impacting debt financing and overall project economics? Exploration of changes in capital structuring and debt products to support project development amidst rising […]
Agrivoltaics in the UK: Enhancing Land Productivity
As the need for renewable energy grows, agrivoltaics provides an opportunity to maximise land productivity while supporting the nation’s food security and Net Zero ambitions. Opportunities and challenges in combining […]
Revamping & Repowering: Maximising Performance and Value
With the UK’s solar fleet maturing, many projects are approaching the midpoint or end of their operational lifespan. Repowering and revamping ageing solar assets present a crucial opportunity to enhance […]
Resilience in Renewables: Addressing Climate Risks During Development and Operations
Climate-induced weather events, from high winds to prolonged rainfall, are increasingly affecting construction timelines and ground conditions. Avoiding escalating construction costs – available tools and techniques to minimise impact Cleaning […]
Energy Hub Development: A Holistic Approach to Solar, Storage, and the Grid
As the UK scales up renewable energy deployment, the integration of battery storage with large-scale solar projects is becoming critical for grid stability, energy security, and maximising asset value. However, […]
Developer Dilemmas: Planning & Permitting Pain Points
The trials and tribulations of trenching Navigating the current planning system bottlenecks Understanding recent policy updates Balancing environmental protections with the urgency of renewable deployment Engaging communities effectively to overcome […]
UK Solar Task Force and the Roadmap to 70GW
How is the strategic Solar Roadmap supporting accelerated action and innovation in UK’s solar industry? Bringing together key players from government and industry to analyse the progress, challenges and alignment […]
The State of the Grid: Transmission for the Transition
In 2023/24 alone, NESO received over 1,700 applications to connect to the national electricity transmission system, leaving more projects already in the queue than are required for the energy system […]
