Author: ChiefClimateWarrior
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Understanding Financial Modeling in the Energy Sector
There are many types of financial models. These can range from basic three-statement forecasts for businesses to complex option pricing models. In the context of infrastructure and energy, financial modeling often refers to long-term forecasts that support capital investment decisions, funding strategies, and return analysis for project sponsors. For the purposes of this discussion, we’ll…
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Solving Fission’s Funding Puzzle: Strategies of Leading Startups
Securing funding for new nuclear fission technology is no small feat. Despite the challenges, several pioneering companies have not only attracted investment but are also making significant strides in developing commercially viable technologies. Here’s a closer look at some of the most talked-about cases and the strategies they’ve used to advance this cutting-edge field. Interest…
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2025 and Beyond: Transformative Trends in the UK Energy Landscape
In this post, we aim to provide an overview of our outlook on the latest technologies in the UK energy market for 2025. Please note that this represents our personal opinions and expectations; it is not intended as advice or a recommendation to invest in any of the technologies mentioned. Rather, it serves as a…
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The Comfort Conundrum: Exploring Energy Efficiency in UK Homes
The UK housing stock is among the least energy-efficient in Europe, with over half of the properties having an energy rating of D or below. This signals a vast opportunity for improvement in the sector. Proper insulation not only enhances energy efficiency and reduces heating costs but also improves the comfort of living spaces and…
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UK Homes and Energy Efficiency: Overcoming the Challenges of Insulation
The UK housing stock is among the least energy-efficient in Europe, with over half of the properties having an energy rating of D or below. This signals a vast opportunity for improvement in the sector. Proper insulation not only enhances energy efficiency and reduces heating costs but also improves the comfort of living spaces and…
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BESS Optimisers in the UK Energy System
There is one agent on the energy market, the appearance of which was dictated by developing utility-scale energy storage systems on the market. You can own the asset but how to make money our of it? Those agents offer their services in managing the revenue stack of BESS projects, and they called BESS Optimisers. A…
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Where to commence approaching Start-Up Valuation
Understanding startup valuation is crucial for entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders as it sets the foundation for critical decisions around fundraising, equity distribution, and strategic growth. For early-stage companies, valuation often feels like both an art and a science. With limited financial history to analyze, determining a startup’s worth hinges on factors like market potential, competitive…
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How development of SMR can impact renewable energy (wind/solar) and hydrogen sector
The following note is an opinion on possible scenario of energy market development. There have been recent reports that large tech companies, such as Google and Amazon, have signed agreements with Kairos and X-Energy, respectively, to provide small modular reactors (SMRs) to power their data centres. The increase in energy demand is largely attributed to…
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Lessons Learnt: Construction of Hinkley Point C
The aim of this blog is to line up the reasons of CAPEX increase and current costs estimate for Hinkley Point C (nuclear plant) construction. In general, authors believe that the variety of different technologies in energy mix can support stable energy supply. The authors do not express their own opinion towards either acceptance or…