Where Are the Hidden Opportunities in Government-Backed Revenue Schemes?

Synopsis

As competition intensifies for government-backed revenue support mechanisms across Europe, sophisticated developers are finding creative ways to maximize returns beyond simply securing contracts. This session explores advanced strategies for optimizing project economics within regulatory frameworks, identifying untapped value opportunities, and building additional revenue layers that complement government-backed schemes.

• Bidding strategies proving most successful in competitive CfD auctions across European markets
• Developer approaches to optimizing project designs specifically for CfD economics versus other revenue models
• Methods for layering additional revenue streams alongside CfDs that remain permissible and profitable
• Investor valuation methodologies for CfD-backed projects compared to corporate PPA or merchant alternatives
• Lessons learned from comparing CfD implementation across different European jurisdictions