Worlds colliding – reshaping of grid connections – data centres to be treated the same as generation assets7 August 2026
Insights into Ofgem-proposed grid connection reforms for data centres.
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WFW advises Santander and SMBC on landmark €100m standalone BESS financing28 July 2026
WFW advised Banco Santander and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on a €100m senior non-recourse project financing granted to special purpose vehicles owned by Grenergy Renovables for its 155 MW/620 MWh BESS cluster in Oviedo, Asturias, northern Spain.
Insights into the LDES tender results and licence terms, is it all systems go?9 July 2026
Insights into the LDES selection decision and licence conditions including assessment, licence and financing challenges.
The UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026: Enhancing revenue certainty for clean aviation investment18 June 2026
In an overview of the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026, we examine revenue certainty mechanisms, investment challenges, legal risks and implications for SAF project financing and competitiveness.
Green Energy Projects under Major Threat of Policy Change4 June 2026
Examining the risk of regulatory changes impacting renewable energy projects in the UK, with a focus on the legal remedies available.
Is this the breakthrough moment for SAF?22 May 2026
Jet fuel supply disruptions have highlighted aviation’s fossil fuel dependence, positioning SAF as a potential strategic response to cost volatility and energy security risks.
WFW advises Nord L/B on synchronous condenser financing for Pulse Clean Energy28 April 2026
Located in Upper Boat, Pontypridd, South Wales, the synchronous condensers form part of the UK National Energy System Operator’s Pathfinder 3 programme.
WFW advises Elgin on £500m solar PV and BESS project financing15 April 2026
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Elgin on a £500m platform financing to support its pipeline of UK solar PV and co-located BESS projects. The consortium of lenders comprised NatWest, Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Siemens Bank and Standard Chartered.
Middle East conflict impact on energy markets and projects – will high gas prices result in regulatory change?23 March 2026
Disruption in the Middle East is impacting energy markets and projects. Will high gas prices result in regulatory change and how does this affect the acceleration of renewable energy?
SAF Market Opportunities – ready for take-off?19 March 2026
SAF market opportunities, is now the right time to invest in SAF production?
Green mining – challenges and solutions13 March 2026
Exploring different transition options for mining companies and the associated challenges, incentives and solutions for mining companies in carrying out such transition initiatives.
SAF Flight Plans – untangling CORSIA, ETS and SAF Mandates for flights going through the UK and EU states25 February 2026
In this article, our aviation and energy specialists explore how the different sustainable aviation fuel regulations impact different flight plans into and out of the EU and the UK.
