2025 Agenda

Charting the key steps for delivering the UK’s renewable energy ambitions, from unlocking investment opportunities to creating an enabling policy environment

• How does UK renewables compare to alternative asset classes (digital infrastructure, private equity, fixed income, bonds)?
• Are global asset managers and institutional investors still bullish on UK renewables post-2024 policy shifts, or has the rising cost of capital changed their risk appetite?
• How does hydrogen, solar, wind, energy storage stack up against each other as competing asset classes?
• What return expectations are investors setting for renewable energy portfolios, and how are these evolving?
• Do global asset managers and large institutional investors see opportunities to invest in UK grid and interconnectors

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 in 2030 – or even 2050. With applications temporarily paused to expedite the delivery of critical connection reforms, this discussion will unpack the timelines, scope and impact of this new strategic framework.

• How will the shift to ‘first ready, first connected’ affect the timeline for connecting new renewable energy projects to the grid?
• What is the true scale of ‘zombie’ projects clogging the queue?
• How will the reforms enable and encourage more rapid investment, helping to build out the grid and associated infrastructure at pace?

• How offshore and onshore wind will contribute to the UK’s target of 95% clean power by 2030
• Navigating grid infrastructure, planning reforms, and investment challenges
• The role of public and private capital in accelerating deployment

With the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) set to fundamentally reshape the UK energy market, this session will explore its impact on pricing, financing, and investment strategies in wind energy.

• What changes are expected, and how will it impact the wind sector?
• How will different zones affect wind project economics and financing?
• What does REMA mean for banks and institutional investors?
• CfD, NESO grid reform, and REMA – are these policies being aligned or working in silos?
• How should developers and financiers prepare for market shifts?

The North Sea is more than just a body of water—it’s the engine room for Europe’s energy decarbonisation ambitions. With its vast offshore wind potential and strategic location, it plays a pivotal role in the UK’s Clean Power 2030 goals. But as investment pours into critical infrastructure like ports, interconnectors, and offshore grids, the challenge lies in navigating a complex web of regulations, competing interests, and maritime territorial dynamics.

This session explores how business leaders and policymakers can collaborate across borders to accelerate offshore wind development, enhance energy security, and unlock the full potential of this high-stakes energy frontier.

• The North Sea’s Strategic Role – Why is it the beating heart of Europe’s clean power transition? How does it contribute to energy security, and why must the UK work in close alignment with its North Sea neighbours?
• Infrastructure & Investment – What’s the outlook for investment in ports, floating wind technologies, and subsea networks? How can the UK and its partners ensure these assets are fit for the scale of offshore wind growth?
• Regulatory & Policy Alignment – With multiple nations vying for space and resources, how can regulatory frameworks be streamlined to accelerate offshore wind projects rather than slow them down?
• Interconnectors & Collaboration – Projects like LionLink and Eastern Green Link are game-changers for cross-border energy sharing. What’s needed to ensure they deliver on their promise?
• Lessons from Successful Cross-Border Projects – What have we learned from past collaborations, and how can those insights shape the next generation of offshore wind initiatives?
• Beyond Wind: Managing Maritime Complexity – Floating wind, seabed mapping, shadow fleets, and an increasingly congested seascape—how do we ensure cooperation rather than conflict in a rapidly evolving North Sea?

• What types of wind assets and projects are in highest demand?
• How are interest rates, inflation, and financing costs impacting transaction pricing?
• How are investors factoring in zonal pricing, REMA reforms, and future grid constraints?
• What are the most effective strategies for enhancing the value of acquired assets?

Buckle up for a whirlwind tour of the blustery coastlines and breezy uplands that characterise the UK wind market.

Our in-the-know analyst, Josh Cornes, takes you through the latest onshore and offshore developments, unpacks where the capacity stands today, and reveals where the sector’s headed next. Whether you’re a market mover or just trying to keep up with the gusts of change, this session delivers the market intelligence you need to navigate 2025 and beyond with confidence.

This session will begin with quick-fire presentations from each capital provider on the financing, investment and or acquisition opportunities they’re currently seeking. Capital providers have been selected to cover a range of appetites for onshore, offshore and floating wind as well as a range of transactions sizes.

Capital providers will then host their own roundtable where delegates can attend to discuss business 1-2-1.

Whether you’re capital raising, seeking project finance, looking to sell projects and portfolios, this will be the best opportunity at the summit for delegates to identify and network with active dealmakers in the UK onshore and offshore scene.

As the day’s discussions end, unwind and indulge in an evening of relaxed networking at the Clean Power 2030 Drinks Reception.

Whether you’re looking to deepen existing relationships or spark new collaborations, the Solar Media Team invite you to mingle with peers and future partners in an informal and convivial environment in the heart of London.

If you are interested in sponsoring this networking opportunity, please contact the event’s sponsorship lead: Daniele Moreschi

Kick off the event by checking in, grabbing a refreshment, and connecting with fellow attendees across the Clean Power 2030 summits. This is a great opportunity to meet new faces, network, and set the stage for a productive day ahead.

• What lessons have we learned from recent bidding rounds in AR7 and Scotwind?
• Between floating and fixed offshore wind, which projects are most viable, and how do financing strategies differ?
• How do developers navigate the queue and timing issues?
• What reforms are needed to accelerate offshore wind deployment?

• What does the 2024 policy shift mean for onshore wind investment?
• Regional variations in planning frameworks—where are the best opportunities?
• Financing strategies for onshore wind projects post-moratorium.
• What are the limitations of battery solutions, and where are alternative storage models needed?

• How is AI-driven predictive maintenance reducing operational and maintenance costs?
• In what ways are digital twins enhancing efficiency in wind farm operations?
• How are big data analytics optimising wind project performance?
• What roles do automation and machine learning play in increasing wind farm profitability?

The UK wind sector is highly regionalised, with distinct policy, investment, and grid challenges shaping opportunities across different UK markets and asset classes. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to network around distinct deployment regions and asset classes. These are:

• Offshore Floating
• Offshore Fixed Bottom
• Onshore Scotland & Northern Ireland
• Onshore England & Wales

Each market will have its own roundtable hosted by market experts. Each roundtable will begin with market insights from key industry experts, outlining the latest trends in offshore floating, offshore fixed bottom, onshore Scotland & Northern Ireland, and onshore England & Wales. This will be followed by focused group networking with investors, developers, and policy experts relevant to their markets of interest.

Whether you’re originating projects, responding to regulatory changes, optimising revenue strategies or navigating grid challenges, this will be the best opportunity at the summit to network with active players and gain market-specific intelligence.

The UK wind industry is facing increasing challenges in the turbine and transformer supply chain, with project developers weighing the cost-benefit trade-offs of sourcing from non-European manufacturers. While price competitiveness and availability make these options attractive, concerns around bankability, grid compliance, and long-term operational risks have made financing decisions more complex.

This session will examine how lenders, developers, and policymakers are approaching these issues and what this means for UK wind projects.

• How will upcoming CfD rounds change exposure to market volatility?
• How are developers adjusting strategies to maintain revenue certainty in future CfD rounds?
• How are banks and investors pricing the risks of negative pricing exposure?
• Are financiers becoming comfortable financing wind assets with merchant exposure? What conditions are they looking for?

With the UK’s clean power transition at a critical juncture, this interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session brings together government and regulatory officials to answer your most pressing questions on the future of the energy market.

From REMA and grid reforms to planning policy and attracting investment to the UK, this session offers a unique opportunity for banks, investors, and renewable energy developers to get direct insights into the policies shaping the UK’s clean energy landscape.

Expect frank discussions, real-time Q&A, and no scripted speeches—just straight answers on the key regulatory and market shifts that will define the path to 2030.

Got a question? Email this to our team and it might be selected for our bank of pre-agreed questions.

This is your chance to challenge, clarify, and engage with the decision-makers driving the UK’s energy future.