In light of Orsted's decision to mothball its Hornsea 4 wind farm, Johnny Gowdy asks if it's time to think beyond CfDs when it comes to providing support for large project investments.
Regen director Johnny Gowdy considers how shifting to an electricity market based on zonal pricing may impact consumers and how they might respond to more volatile, transient and diverse prices.
In February 2024, HM Treasury asked the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to undertake a study on the challenges to making the electricity distribution networks in Great Britain fit for net zero.
As part of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee's inquiry into the cost of energy, Regen has submitted evidence on the policy and regulatory interventions that could reduce consumer energy costs in the near term.
We welcome the development of a Land Use Framework to coordinate and guide decision making. Our response is focused on the implications of this for the renewable energy generation and storage sectors
The UK electricity storage sector has united to issue a joint statement condemning the use of forced labour in the global lithium-ion battery supply chain. Coordinated by the Electricity Storage Network, the statement represents a collective stance from leading industry players, affirming a shared commitment to human rights and promoting transparent and sustainable supply chain practices.
The GC0117 code change could impose major new burdens on embedded generation projects, warranting a full review to address overlooked costs and policy impacts.
Off the back of a Technical Decision Document published in mid-March, Ofgem has moved to formally open the first application window for the LDES cap and floor mechanism. Ray Arell explores the details of the application process.
The ‘Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy’ consultation comes at a critical time in the net zero transition. Regen’s response is focused on the intersection between fuel poverty and net zero.
The RESP policy framework decision provides fresh detail on the establishment of the locally informed process that will soon be at the heart of decisions about what the GB energy system looks like in the future.
Winners have been announced in six award categories at the annual Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen. The awards are a leading national celebration of the pioneering companies and inspiring people transforming the UK’s energy system.
Regen has responded to the government's consultation on further reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Scheme for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), emphasising the need to support high-quality projects that will contribute to the Clean Power 2030 target.
Regen has responded to the government’s Planning Reform Working Paper on Planning Committees, highlighting key recommendations to enhance the process for renewable energy and storage developments.
Using ‘open-source’ analysis, Regen has explored how different regulatory and market reforms affect the investability of an example Scottish onshore wind farm.
Our letter to the Secretary of State highlights our concerns that converting the GB electricity market into one based on zonal pricing will undermine the clean power mission.
Regen's response to the government working paper supports planning reforms that accelerate the energy transition by creating a simpler, faster planning process aligned with nature recovery goals.
Regen has responded to Ofgem’s consultation on the grid connections process, emphasising the vital role that timely, efficient and well-regulated connections play in achieving the UK’s net zero goals.
With Ofgem’s expectations for the first transitional or ‘t-RESP’ published this week, Regen is supporting local authorities to prepare for this critical new part of local energy planning.
In this insight piece, graduate energy analyst Andrew Brand explores the barriers to greater use of public transport in the UK – and considers how an Integrated National Transport Strategy might encourage a shift.
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