2025 Agenda

• 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

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

• Exploring the transformative impact of the newly created National Energy System Operator (NESO) and how reforms to the Connections queue are streamlining processes and removing barriers to growth
• Detailing Ofgem’s approach to developing and overseeing the regulatory regimes essential for critical infrastructure expansion, including offshore transmission owners (OFTOs), onshore transmission network, grid infrastructure development and long duration energy storage solutions (LDES)
• Ofgem’s view on what is needed today to ensure the path to net zero remains competitive, fosters innovation, generate economic growth and delivers the best possible outcomes for customers

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?

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?
• CfDs and REMA – are these policies being aligned or working in silos?
• How are investors, financiers and project sponsors preparing for market reform?

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?

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.

• 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?

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?

• Geohazards and seabed constraints for offshore wind
• Geoscience solutions to reduce cost, derisk and accelerate future projects
• Forward look: meeting data gaps and stakeholder needs

• How are AI-driven predictive maintenance tools cutting operational costs and improving long-term asset reliability?
• How are asset managers leveraging big data to optimise turbine performance and forecast value more accurately?
• Real-world case studies of digital twins enhancing decision-making and reducing downtime across wind portfolios
• In what ways are automation and machine learning driving smarter asset strategies and stronger financial returns?

The UK wind sector is shaped by regional differences; each with its own policy landscape, investment outlook, and grid challenges. This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers and experts across the UK’s distinct wind markets and asset classes:

• Small-Sized Wind Projects (Up to 30MW)
• Medium-Sized Wind Projects (30MW – 100MW)
• Large-Sized Wind Projects (100MW+)

Each roundtable will be hosted by market specialists and begin with targeted insights on trends, risks, and opportunities in that specific segment. Attendees will then engage in focused discussions with investors, developers, and policymakers working in those regions.

Whether you’re originating new projects, adapting to shifting regulations, optimising revenue, or navigating grid constraints, this is your summit’s key moment to build relevant connections and gain market-specific intelligence.

With the UK wind sector under pressure from global equipment shortages, rising costs, and geopolitical trade friction, the resilience and reliability of the turbine and transformer supply chain have taken centre stage. While non-European manufacturers often offer price and delivery advantages, questions persist around bankability, grid compatibility, and long-term asset performance.

• How are developers assessing trade-offs between cost, risk, and compliance when sourcing outside Europe?
• What do financiers need to see to green-light projects using non-traditional or non-European suppliers?
• How is the recent £300M UK government investment to build up UK manufacturing capacity for wind equipment reshaping domestic manufacturing and procurement decisions?
• What contract and warranty models are helping mitigate performance and operations risks?
• Can local content strategies realistically scale to meet UK wind deployment targets?

• 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?
• Is hybridisation now a de facto requirement for future builds? Does this also include Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies finally?

As the UK accelerates its renewable energy transition, a critical challenge threatens progress: the shortage of skilled professionals within the net zero sector. Recent reports indicate the UK may need up to 500,000 additional workers to meet net zero targets, with a current skills gap of approximately 200,000 workers in the green energy sector.

• Examining the unique talent challenges facing British renewable energy projects and how they differ across green hydrogen, wind, and solar sectors
• Exploring strategies for knowledge transfer between established energy sectors and emerging renewable technologies to leverage the high skills transferability between hydrogen, wind, solar and low carbon heating
• Developing renewable energy skills hubs throughout the UK to support local economies and address the regional distribution of talent
• Discussing how financial stakeholders can support workforce development as part of their renewable energy investments, especially for SMEs and smaller enterprises that lack training resources
• Presenting new approaches to talent acquisition in a competitive market, including current salary benchmarks across renewable sectors, effective retention strategies in high-demand fields, and realistic timeframes for building specialised teams