UK Green Finance Reset 2026: How High Rates and Inflation are Repricing the Energy Transition
Analyzes UK green finance market, highlighting capital deployment slowdown, debt-heavy funding structures, investor selectivity, and how inflation, interest rates, and supply chain risks impact returns.
This transcript examines the UK green finance market, currently experiencing consolidation due to high interest rates, supply chain inflation, and underperformance of some projects. While long-term demand remains strong, capital deployment has slowed as investors become more selective.
The market is heavily debt-driven, with banks and public institutions funding most projects, complemented by private equity and green bonds. Key risks include merchant revenue exposure and execution delays, while returns are expected in the low-teens range, with growing emphasis on balancing sustainability, affordability, and energy security.