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Making solar add up – The revenues of a solar plant
Join the Green Steves in this insightful episode featuring Steve Gummer guest expert Manon Derelle, a seasoned professional in energy markets with over a decade of consulting experience.
Currently leading Baringa’s renewable economics team, Manon specialises in energy market regulation, market design, and the energy transition, with a focus on the electricity and gas sectors across the value chain.
In this episode, they delve into the intricacies of energy markets, Contracts for Difference (CfDs), and energy trading. Whether you’re setting up a solar farm or involved in local government, this podcast breaks down complex energy trading issues in solar, offering valuable insights on how to generate revenue and ensure project deliverability. A must-listen for local authorities and anyone interested in renewable energy solutions.
About the speakers
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Steve Gummer Steve is the Head of Net Zero at Sharpe Pritchard LLP. Previously at Allen and Overy, he returned to Sharpe Pritchard in 2017. Steve has extensive experience on regulated and net zero projects. He has acted for investors, utilities, government and innovative developers on all types of projects. |
Manon Derelle Manon has over ten years of professional experience, mainly in consulting in the energy sector. Her expertise is primarily focused around energy market regulation, market design and the energy transition. Her project experience in the electricity and gas sectors spans the different levels of the value chain, including wholesale, retail and regulated assets. She is currently leading Baringa’s renewable economics team. Her works spans policy and commercial advice to developers and governments, primarily in relation to offshore wind, onshore wind and solar assets. Her recent project work spanned a wide range of international jurisdictions including the UK, Ireland, France, Norway, the US, Poland, Portugal and Australia.
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