The demanding national targets set by the EU Energy Directive were set to bring about a massive industry boom in the renewables sector and inventive technologies and financing mechanisms were expected to develop side by side, creating huge opportunities in the market. The intervening global economic crisis however saw lenders and investors shying away from anything short of a cast-iron ‘safe’ project proposition which, in an industry which hitherto celebrated innovation and creativity, resulted in an unprecedented slow down.
Today, fuelled by unwavering EU and governmental support, societal pressures and votes of confidence in the form well publicised injections of capital, the ‘green shoots’ are certainly starting to sprout across the renewable energy sector. While traditional project finance lenders are slowly making a return to the market together with new entrants from farther afield who are also keen to exploit gaps in the market, more and more mainstream investment is once again expected to flow into the sector.
As the excitement grows in anticipation of an industry recovery, questions abound amongst constituent stakeholders:
- Who the major players in today’s changed market and how are they expected to shape the industry?
- Who is back in the lending game and on what terms?
- How has the ‘club-deal’ trend impacted on deal structures?
- Who is investing in renewable energy and what do they look for when they commit their cash?
- Will increasingly acquisitive energy companies rely more on project finance in future deals?
- How do you make the most of the Round 3 opportunity whatever your role in the industry?
C5’s Renewable Energy Investments and Financing Forum brings together an outstanding panel of speakers drawn from across the industry, to address all the pressing issues and burning questions, to guide you through the bottlenecks inhibiting investments and developments and to help you combat sector-specific legal, regulatory, commercial and technological issues.
PLUS add value to your attendance by registering for the post-conference Master Class: Essential Guide to Dealing with Commercial, Technical, Legal and Insurance Risks in Offshore Wind Projects.
So join us in London for an unparalleled learning and networking opportunity. Seats at this market-leading event are sure to go quickly so don’t delay, register today.
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