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Global - February 28 2013
Not too long ago, investing in renewable energy projects was regarded a no-go for private equity as well as institutional investors: the returns were…
Germany - February 19 2013
On 13 February 2013, the two coalition parties in the German government reached a compromise on new measures which should lead to a reduction of…
United Kingdom - September 11 2012
Given the British Government’s recent periodical decreases in the levels of Feed in Tariff support for solar PV projects, the announcement that it is also consulting in reductions in Renewables Obligation support will not come as a surprise.
United Kingdom - August 17 2012
Despite regular reassurances from the UK Government that the RO system will be “grandfathered” in such a way as to keep the system operational and effective beyond 2017, the proposed closing of the RO scheme to new entrants and its replacement by the new FiT CfD has caused unease amongst potential investors, who are concerned as to the value and stability of the RO system following the switch.
United Kingdom - July 26 2012
On 25 July 2012, the UK Government (through the DECC – the Department of Energy and Climate Change) published its long awaited response to its October 2011 to January 2012 consultation on future levels of banded support under the UK Renewables Obligation (RO).
