Energise2030
Unpacking the forces reshaping the future energy market
Energise2030 brings you clear and practical insight from experts in TLT’s market-leading Future Energy team.
As the UK accelerates its shift to a low‑carbon future, the energy market continues to be reshaped by rapid growth in renewables, rising investment in large‑scale infrastructure, and far‑reaching planning, regulatory and grid reform.
The sector is facing a new set of complex considerations, particularly as it moves into a grid reform post Gate 2 to Whole Queue world. Developers, investors, funders and operators are now contending with the impact these changes are having on future project structures.
Energise2030 brings together the conversations shaping the sector, helping you make sense of change and apply it in practice.
The Energy Exchange video series
Energise2030 podcast
The Energy Exchange
Short, expert-led discussions exploring the big picture issues shaping the sector. Each conversation focuses on the developments that matter most and what they mean for the months ahead and beyond.
Onshore wind: momentum building across the UK
England and Wales
Maria Connolly, Head of Future Energy, is joined by Infrastructure and Planning Partner Mustafa Latif-Aramesh to explore how planning reform is reshaping the onshore wind landscape in England and Wales. They discuss renewed policy support, greater flexibility in planning routes, and the growing role of co-location and repowering.
Scotland
Nick Shenken, Real Estate Partner, and Infrastructure and Planning Partner Mustafa Latif-Aramesh explore what’s driving onshore wind in Scotland. They discuss the role of sustained policy support, grid and economic pressures, and the practical considerations shaping project delivery and growth.
Energise2030 podcast
The Energise2030 Podcast explores issues impacting the Future Energy sector, including grid connection reform, renewable deployment at scale, repowering, pathfinder project structures, market‑driven M&A, and the next generation of financing, helping you stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape.
Developing energy projects for the long term
Amy Campbell is joined by Chirag Rao, Head of Legal at renewable energy infrastructure company Field, to explore energy project development and structuring, and the mechanisms developers can use to navigate these challenges.
Grid reform, Gate 2 and what's next for connection
Nick Pincott and Amber Bains share an overview of the latest developments in one of the most topical areas for those working in the future energy sector: grid connection reform.
From the first revised Gate 2 offers to the knock-on impact of delays affecting protected projects.
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Insights & events
Infrastructure Planning Blog 53: Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects, and more
A change in the wind: How planning reforms are powering onshore wind development
Hydrogen projects: navigating planning policy in the absence of a settled national strategy
Infrastructure Planning Blog 52: Changes to Habitats Regulations, application fees, a parliamentary petition, and a solar farm refusal
Infrastructure Planning Blog 50: An offshore wind DCO, safeguarding transmission and the King’s Speech
Infrastructure Planning Blog 49: Sundowner and BNG on the up
Infrastructure Planning Blog 48: Legal challenge ruled totally without merit, pollution control regimes and football stadiums
The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and potential impacts on projects
Infrastructure Planning Blog 47: Overhead line changes, and enabling data centres
Infrastructure Planning Blog 46: BNG for NSIPs defined but delayed and other news
Infrastructure Planning Blog 45: Largest solar DCO granted and other news
Infrastructure Planning Blog 44: Plans, purdah and publication
Infrastructure Planning Blog 43: Slow, slow, quick, no go for infrastructure planning
Infrastructure Planning Blog 42: Nuclear reforms, discharge of requirements and NPPF changes
Infrastructure Planning Blog 41: New Welsh guidance, the use of AI in planning and other updates
Northern Ireland Planning and Environment update: Minerals
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ESG in Action: The future starts at school: Embedding sustainability early with The Green Britain Foundation
The Balancing Act: Regeneration beyond the contract
Energise2030: Developing energy projects for the long-term
The Balancing Act: Partnerships, trust and patient capital
ESG in Action: Inside the Government Legal Department's social mobility agenda
ESG in Action: Climate resilience in real terms: Breaking sustainability silos with Santander 
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ESG in Action: Beyond returns: Inside the world of responsible investment
ESG in Action: Trailblazing with Ablaze: Helping young people succeed
ESG in Action: Power from the panels: Profit with purpose with Eden Sustainable
The Balancing Act: Setting the scene for regeneration
ESG in Action: Top-down and bottom-up momentum: The next chapter of social mobility with SMBP
ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium
Energise2030: Grid reform, Gate 2 and what's next for connections
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
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The land use challenge: creating a system to deliver net zero
EV Charging Infrastructure in Northern Ireland: Outlook | TLT
The fast and the curious: Empowering in-house lawyers to create business value
Collaboration is vital when it comes to climate change risk reports
Driving Demand: EVCI Funding and Development Opportunities | TLT
Evolving Cities: How are social values influencing our workplaces?
Electric vehicle charging - unlocking the business models
European Access Plan: Your gateway to business in the EU
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ESG in Action: The future starts at school: Embedding sustainability early with The Green Britain Foundation
The Balancing Act: Regeneration beyond the contract
Energise2030: Developing energy projects for the long-term
The Balancing Act: Partnerships, trust and patient capital
ESG in Action: Inside the Government Legal Department’s social mobility agenda
ESG in Action: Climate resilience in real terms: Breaking sustainability silos with Santander
ESG in Action: Hospitality and sustainability working together for future successes
ESG in Action: Beyond returns: Inside the world of responsible investment
ESG in Action: Trailblazing with Ablaze: Helping young people succeed
ESG in Action: Power from the panels: Profit with purpose with Eden Sustainable
The Balancing Act: Setting the scene for regeneration
ESG in Action: Top-down and bottom-up momentum: The next chapter of social mobility with SMBP
ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium
Energise2030: Grid reform, Gate 2 and what's next for connections
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny - Webinar
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
UK Utilities Case Study: Employment Law and Brexit Planning | TLT
Bitesize ERA - Episode 6: Delivering change under the ERA reforms
Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 - construction industry focus
Community, connection and collaboration - TLT and Forest Green Rovers FC
Placing sustainability at the heart of learning - TLT and the Ministry of Eco Education
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