Solar & Storage: Enabling the UK’s Ambitions for Growth

Time: 12:15 - 13:00
Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025

Theatre: Stream One

Synopsis

In December 2024, the UK Government updated its strategic objectives for national renewal, placing economic growth at the forefront. With a strong emphasis on the clean energy transition as a catalyst for economic development, how has the attractiveness of the UK’s solar and storage market shifted?

  • The UK is now targeting 95% clean power by 2030. How has this affected the solar taskforce roadmap?
  • How has changes in planning (NPPF revisions, the NSIP threshold adjustment and changes to green belt planning policy) impacted the appeal of the UK market for investors?
  • How has investor confidence shifted following the UK’s sixth Contracts for Difference (CfD)?
  • What else are market participants seeking to accelerate deployment of renewables and reducing barriers to investment?

Moderator

Speakers

  • Remy Gillet Principal Business Development Manager, M&A - Solar PV & BESS - EDF Renewables UK & Ireland
  • Alex DeSouza General Counsel, EMEA and Global Head of Transactions - Lightsource bp
  • Ben Fawcett Development & Commercial Director - Exagen
  • Mark Wakeford Chairman - Evoenergy

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