Hurdling to Net Zero: Overcoming the Obstacles to Renewable Deployment and Investment

As the UK transitions to net zero the capacity of renewable generation and storage connected to the grid will need to significantly increase from the current volumes. However, the deployment of this renewable capacity at pace is not without its challenges. Difficult macroeconomic conditions, growing international competition for capital, issues around planning permission and grid capacity, and policy uncertainty are some of the obstacles facing renewable developers and investors.

Our upcoming report, produced in partnership with Weightmans, will discuss the scale of these challenges and the potential to overcome them.

Panellists:

Alessandra De Zottis, Senior Government and Regulatory Engagement Manager at Sonnedix

John Puddephatt, Head of Long Term PPA Origination at Statkraft

Mark Jones, Senior Business Developer - GES UK at Q ENERGY Europe

Nick Fothergill, Partner at Weightmans

Matthew Chadwick, PhD, Lead Research Analyst at Cornwall Insight (chair)