Contents & Editorial
50 REA Focus Feature: CfDs: Where are we now? The outcomes of the first Contracts for Difference (CfDs) allocation round are now known, and the next one won’t take place for another six months, so now is an excellent time to take stock of where we are
52 Finance schemes driving growth in renewable energy
Finance schemes are driving the adoption of renewable energy by allowing customers to choose the best solution for their energy needs, says Darren Riva, Head of Sales, Green Finance at Siemens Financial Services, UK
54 REA Focus Feature: A future bright (and flexible) with storage and solar Storage and solar technologies could be the solution to some of the biggest problems facing the UK’s energy system
56 Solar Photovoltaics Overview
58 Energy to change the game With the development of solar farms and rooftop arrays, solar power is transforming the way energy is produced and distributed, says Marcus Dixon from British Solar Renewables
60 Green expertise Livos Energy specialises in onshore wind and solar PV development. Through years of experience they have developed a process to give each individual project the best possible chance of success. Their team of professionals look at projects at every stage of the development process, from initial site identification and feasibility, through to working with other developers on projects with planning in place
62 Getting it right with energy management software Energy prices don’t generally go down, so effective energy management is definitely the way forward. With the UK government incentivising us to comply with initiatives and taxing us if we don’t, becoming greener and more carbon neutral has to be on your agenda says Mark Brown from MWA Technology
64 Setting the standard for self-consumption The government’s vision to end subsidies for solar power before 2020 has caused industry outrage. However, this may be exactly what’s needed to make green energy a viable alternative to fossil fuels, says Jodi Huggett, Innovation Director at 4eco
66 Solar Thermal Overview 70 Offshore Wind Overview 72 Onshore Wind Overview 74 Wave and Tidal Overview
77 PwC: Renewable Energy Investment Investments in renewable electricity, heat and transport
96 Methodology
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Welcome to the second edition of REview – the authoritative annual report on the UK renewable energy sector. The UK looks to be on course to meet its commitments on energy and climate by 2020. According to the Office of National Statistics 15% of the UK’s energy came from renewable sources in 2013. The last 12
months have shown a significant investment by the private sector in renewables, leading to new jobs and hopefully increasing this percentage as a result. In this issue of REview we examine each sector individually,
with articles and thought leadership from key industry figures. Experts at the REA take a look at the RHI, CfDs, the future of biofuels and the policy overview, identifying successes and weaknesses and where improvements can be made. The REA data pages give a clear picture of the context and
size of each sector, encompassing employment data from Innovas, as well as government data and projections. PwC has once again produced an executive report on investment and projected trends. As a result, REview is a must read for
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THE AUTHORITATIVE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE UK RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
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