How to finance renewable energy projects: debt, equity and hybrid models
Financing renewable energy projects is key to the energy transition. The right capital structure influences both the completion and durability of the
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Measuring returns in renewable energy: from LCOE to IRR
Assessing returns in renewable energy relies equally on effective communication and precise calculation. Stakeholders like developers, lenders, and investors
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Understanding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): the cornerstone of renewable project finance
PPAs are renewable contracts between an energy producer and an energy consumer and are a key tool in securing financing. This is because they can prove the
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Which is better: batteries or hydrogen storage?
As our global grid begins to modernise, more and more renewable energy sources are being integrated. But renewable sources are also volatile sources, which
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What are the risks of grid congestion in the UK?
As the world rushes towards the energy transition, the switch from fossil fuels to green sources is increasing at a rapid rate. However, one consideration
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How can AI improve energy trading strategies?
Applied in the renewable energy sector, specifically in wind farms, solar plants, and battery storage systems, AI can enhance energy trading strategies,
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Battery storage in Germany: markets, policy and what to watch in 2025
Germany’s battery storage is surging, from home PV systems to utility-scale assets, reshaping grids, revenues and policy as costs fall and volatility rises
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Offshore wind supply chain constraints: what investors need to know
Offshore wind’s growth hinges on supply chains. Investors must assess turbines, vessels, cables, ports and grid access, plus costs, contracts and risk share
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What is the Renewable Energy Price Guarantee (REPG) scheme?
Northern Ireland’s Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee is an auction scheme to cut bills, unlock clean power investment and support 2030 renewables.