new build

  • Press Releases

    Renewable merchant finance unlikely to lead to mass capacity additions

    Merchant finance for renewables projects is unlikely to lead to mass capacity additions to the generation fleet, according to the latest insight paper from Cornwall Insight - Merchant renewables still face challenges. To gauge the market's temperature, Cornwall Insight surveyed 258 individuals across the industry on what type of merchant...

  • Media Mentions

    Power Engineering International | UK renewables won’t meet 2050 target

    The current market and options available for new-build renewables are inadequate to keep the UK on track to meet its net-zero target commented Tim Dixon Team Lead at Cornwall Insight in Power Engineering International. Our research shows a rate of subsidy-free Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) and utility Power Purchase...

  • Press Releases

    Current market for new-build renewables doubtful in meeting net zero target

    The current market and options available for new-build renewables are inadequate to keep the UK on track to its net zero target. According to National Grid Future Energy Scenario (FES), the UK needs approximately 87-113GW (scenario dependent) of renewables capacity by 2030 and 197-231GW by 2050. That is an annual...