Images: NZI's Renewable Energy Infrastructure Conference 2025
In London this year, a significant gathering of institutional investors took place, with Triple Point, Arjun Infrastructure, Phoenix, and the Institutional Investor Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) sponsoring the event. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero also contributed to the event, which was centred around exploring the latest opportunities in renewable infrastructure.
The focus of the meeting was on investment in a diverse range of renewable projects, including wind, solar, battery storage, biomethane, and grid stability technologies. The discussions aimed to accelerate energy transition and net zero goals.
Key highlights included a focus on grid stability solutions, such as synchronous condensers that support the integration of renewables by replicating system inertia traditionally provided by thermal power plants. This enables higher renewable penetration without compromising grid reliability.
Investment in wind and solar power at both utility and distributed scales was also a key topic, reflecting the growing demand for clean generation assets from institutional investors with dedicated multi-gigawatt project pipelines and funds committed to renewables.
Emerging markets infrastructure, such as biomass and hydro power projects in Africa aimed at expanding electricity access, economic development, and carbon emissions reduction, also garnered interest. This demonstrated a desire for impactful investments beyond traditional markets.
Energy transition innovation was another theme, with a focus on biofuel molecules (biomethane) alongside electron-based renewables. This signified a broadening of strategies in sustainable energy investments.
Responsible investment strategies that integrate social and governance factors, such as improving gender diversity within infrastructure company boards, were also emphasised. This reflected a holistic approach to sustainable value creation by investors.
These themes underscored institutional investor interest in renewable infrastructure not only for long-term financial returns but also for advancing environmental and social goals as part of the net zero energy transition championed by the UK government and supporting organisations at the event.
The event was photographed by Tina Miguel. The discussions and insights from this gathering will undoubtedly shape the future of renewable infrastructure investments and contribute to the UK's commitment to a net zero carbon future.
[1] Source: Grid stability solutions [2] Source: Wind and solar power investments [3] Source: Energy transition innovation [4] Source: Emerging markets infrastructure [5] Source: Institutional investors from various organizations
- The discussions at the gathering emphasized environmental-science subjects like grid stability solutions, which are crucial for integrating renewable energy and achieving net zero goals, as seen in the renewed focus on synchronous condensers.
- With dedicated multi-gigawatt project pipelines and funds committed to renewables, institutional investors from various organizations are looking beyond traditional markets, investing in emerging environmental-science sectors such as biomass and hydro power projects in Africa for impactful improvements in electricity access and carbon emissions reduction.
