News Archives - Privilege Finance

We are on the REA Awards shortlist!

Privilege Finance are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Financial Leadership Award in this years British Renewable Energy Awards. The award will be given for a financial product that has accelerated the deployment of renewables in the UK. The awards will be held on the 11th June in London. @REAssociation

Join us as a Contracts Assistant!

An exciting new role is available at Privilege Finance. Join our successful team as a Contracts Assistant, to work with and support the Contracts Manager to provide an effective and efficient legal process to the business and its customers. Please follow the link below! Contracts Assistant

Privilege sponsors leadership award

Privilege are proud to announce their sponsorship of one of the most prestigious awards in the renewable energy calendar. The British Renewable Energy Awards (BREA), which take place in June 2019, will reward the best in the renewables industry for leadership, innovation, finance and professionalism. Privilege are sponsoring the leadership award, which will recognise a … Read more

Join Privilege!

Come and join the Business Development team of Privilege Finance! As the right candidate you will receive a competitive salary and benefit package, including a generous car allowance. The main objectives of the role are to implement a business development strategy, identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships, negotiating and closing business deals whilst delivering high … Read more

Preparation key to delivering RHI tariffs

Extensive preparation is key to successful applications for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariff guarantee, according to one renewable energy funding provider. Speaking at the ADBA Finance Forum on 13 November, Phil Gerrard, Chief Executive Officer at Privilege Finance, describes how rigorous preparation and working with advisors from the start of the process gives the … Read more

Multi-million-pound financial opportunities from on-farm AD

On-farm AD plants convert wastes and crops into renewable energy and biofertiliser Value of on-farm AD operational expenditure expected to exceed £150 million p.a. by 2020 Potential for ten-fold increase in number of on-farm AD plants across UK There are “multi-million-pound financial opportunities” from on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK, according … Read more

Biomethane, the saving grace for government energy targets?

Marc Graham, Programme Manager, Privilege Finance Time is rapidly disappearing for the government to hit its target of 15% of energy being sourced from renewables by 2020. However, there is no doubt anaerobic digestion (AD), and specifically biomethane production, is a key technology that gives the government the best chance of meeting this goal. There … Read more

Young farming couple scoop top award

A young farming couple have scooped a top global award in recognition of their trailblazing dedication to renewable energy. Rob Greenow and Katie French won ‘Best UK On-Farm AD Plant’ at the 2018 AD & Biogas Industry Awards for Agrogen, a 249kW anaerobic digester sited on a 1,200-acre farm in Staffordshire. The plant was the … Read more

AD funder joins industry advisory board

Renewable energy funder, Privilege Finance, has shown its dedication to the future of the AD and biogas industry, with CEO Phil Gerrard, joining a new advisory board that is focussed on tackling the issues that matter the most. Speaking on his new appointment, Phil explains that he hopes his new position will enable him to … Read more

RHI news could trigger significant AD growth

The number of on-farm AD plants is predicted to increase following the recent government announcement that will see the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) restored to the same level as December 2016. Specialist renewable energy funder, Privilege Finance, explains the positive impact this could have on the farming and related food sectors. “We expect to see … Read more