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Second Life: The Future of the UK's First Renewables

Edinburgh, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Nov 12, 2026
Onye Dike
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Published Sep 25, 2026

Summary

The Second Life conference in Edinburgh focuses on the future of the UK's first renewable energy assets as they near the end of their design life. It aims to explore investment, refinancing, and strategic decisions in the renewable sector.

Details

Location
Edinburgh, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Date
November 12th, 2026
Type
In Person
Website
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Event Overview

The Second Life: The Future of the UK's First Renewables conference will take place on November 12, 2026, in Edinburgh, hosted by Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP. This event is particularly relevant as the UK's earliest renewable energy assets approach the end of their original design life, prompting a new wave of investment and strategic decision-making.

Participants will engage in discussions about critical topics such as repowering versus life extension, planning and consenting challenges, grid connection reform, and project economics. The event aims to foster a practical and interactive dialogue among developers, asset owners, investors, lenders, advisers, and policymakers. Notably, Great British Energy is expected to contribute to the discussions, enhancing the event's relevance and depth.

Agenda

  • Registration and Networking: 5:30 PM
  • Panel Discussion: 6:00 PM
  • Networking: 7:15 PM
  • Event Conclusion: 8:30 PM

Venue

The conference will be held at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP, Level 5, 9 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY.

This event is free for IPFA members and public sector attendees, making it an accessible opportunity for those involved in the future of UK renewable energy infrastructure. Interested parties are encouraged to register and participate in this vital conversation about the future of renewable energy in the UK.


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Onye Dike
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Onye Dike is a Sustainability Research Analyst at Net Zero Compare, where he contributes to research and analysis on environmental regulations, carbon accounting, and emerging sustainability trends.
Added on Sep 25, 2026 by Onye Dike ·