Investors told us they want to invest in UK low carbon energy technology and infrastructure. But to make UK projects more attractive and improve investor confidence, they need the following energy transition enablers:

• Stable, long-term energy policy
  Nearly all investors (97 per cent) said they need long-term, stable energy policy. Ninety-two per cent require policy certainty for at least five years, and 78 per cent said they intend to hold their investment for at least five years.
• Quicker planning consent and grid access
  Seventy per cent of investors said that quicker permitting and consenting processes is one of their top three priorities for policy makers, and just under two-thirds (62 per cent) said a larger and more modern grid is a key energy transition enabler. 
• More effective carbon pricing
  Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) said improved price signals – including an effective carbon pricing system and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – are needed. 
• Better supply chain and skills support
  Investors need their investment targets to have access to the skills and supply chain to deliver net zero. Currently, around two-thirds of investors said their investment targets do not have access to the necessary supply chain (70 per cent) or skills (59 per cent).
• Reduced risk for emerging energy transition technologies
  Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of investors have low appetite for technology risk.

How can we reduce risk for emerging energy transition technologies?

To explore the data and insights and discuss our recommendations in more detail, contact our energy transition investment experts.