Increased uptake of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology could significantly contribute towards achieving the target of net zero emissions by 2050. Here, we explore the case for ensuring government policy is based on an understanding of the benefits from both a waste management and renewable energy perspective, while supporting investor confidence. Mark Sommerfeld, policy manager at … Read more
Dear Sirs, I read with interest your coverage of the Conservative party conference last week, and specifically Mr Johnson’s pledge to provide £160 million to upgrade ports and factories for building wind turbines, to the extent that could generate enough electricity to power every home in the UK. While his aspirations to help the country … Read more
An updated renewable energy from waste manifesto has been released by Privilege Finance, following a series of monumental changes which have impacted the industry in 2020. Chris Winward, chief commercial officer at the specialist energy from waste funder, explains that the updated manifesto reviews the industry’s progress from social, economic and environmental perspectives, and shares … Read more
Privilege Finance has been shortlisted for the Best Financing Award in the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2020, organised by ADBA and the WBA. Meanwhile, a Privilege funded plant, Lanes Farm Energy, has been shortlisted for the Best Medium to Large Biogas Plant. Chris Winward, chief commercial officer at Privilege Finance, reveals that the team … Read more
Privilege Finance support clients from before funding is agreed, during the building phase and right through to when an energy from waste project is ready to be refinanced. Here, our account management team Andrew Rice and Anthony Hughes share what to expect during the later stages of the funding journey, when a plant is … Read more
Project management for any construction development is no small task. And there is no exception for energy from waste projects, such as building a new anaerobic digestion plant. Privilege Finance support clients throughout the funding journey, from the early stages before funding is even agreed, right through to refinancing. Here, the Privilege project management … Read more
By Matthew Dickman and Chris Negus For those planning to develop new energy from waste infrastructure, achieving funding is the key milestone when moving from the planning phases into construction. Privilege Finance supports developers throughout the funding journey. In the business development team at Privilege Finance, we support developers in the process of preparing … Read more
A new head of credit has joined the team of specialist energy from waste funders at Privilege Finance. Andrew Dillnutt, who has 15 years of experience in credit risk roles at leading banks, will be responsible for overseeing lending, helping assess new market opportunities and ensuring sustainable business growth. “In a competitive market, it’s important … Read more
By Chris Winward, Chief Commercial Officer at Privilege Finance The 2020 budget announced a third allocation of the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), meaning that developers now have until 31 January 2021 to register for RHI tariff guarantee. This effectively provides a transition phase, where developers can still access financial incentives ahead of the new … Read more
Dear Mr Harrabin, I read with interest your coverage of the World Energy Investment report prepared by the International Energy Agency which illustrates the profound impact Covid-19 has had on the energy industry, and although very true, it does raise some alarm bells for me. The level of media coverage the coronavirus has had over … Read more
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The British Renewable Energy Awards will take place on 26th January 2021!
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