Morning Networking Break
From Annual Matching to Hourly 24/7 Strategies: Opportunities and Risks
Corporates such as hyperscalers and data centres are shifting from annual REC accounting to 24/7 matching for greater ESG credibility. In the UK and Ireland, this trend intersects with grid congestion and locational pricing reform. Why 24/7 matching is gaining traction under Scope 2 frameworks. Risks and system impacts: location constraints, flexibility requirements, and cost […]
Managing Risks in Corporate PPAs: Lessons from BAE Systems
Power Purchase Agreements offer long-term price certainty and energy security, but only when risk is clearly understood and managed. In this case study, BAE Systems shares how it set clear PPA guidelines, assessed real versus perceived risk, and aligned commercial, legal, and technical teams to structure successful renewable energy contracts. Setting the guardrails: Defining PPA […]
Case Study: Bristol Port — trying to unlock the Floating Wind Supply opportunity in the Celtic Sea
Bristol Port is seeking to provide infrastructure to support the construction of floating wind turbines, potentially helping to unlock 4.5GW of renewable energy for the UK market. This case study explores how port-led investment can help de-risk project delivery, strengthen supply chains, and benefit the local area. How does Bristol Port’s proposed infrastructure enable large-scale […]
The Importance of Bankability in a Volatile Time
The renewable energy market has gone through a tumultuous 2 years, completely changing its dynamics. This session will discuss: Overview of global manufacturing Changing manufacturing dynamics The growing importance of bankability Forecasts of the renewable market
Networking Lunch Break
Simplifying Complexity –The Future of PPA Design in the UK & Ireland Market
PPA structures are being reshaped by increased price volatility, evolving policy frameworks, and changing buyer risk appetite. The UK and Ireland provide timely case studies of how these pressures are influencing PPA design, while insights from other power markets with comparable characteristics help illuminate which challenges are structural, which are transitional, and which solutions are […]
