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Renewable Obligation update: Government confirms CPI switch

The UK government is moving indexation for RO buy-out prices (and FiT tariffs) away from RPI and towards CPI. Matt Neve, Portfolio Team Manager, shares what the decision means for generators and investors.

Industry insights 10 Feb, 2026 4 min

SmartestEnergy advances European growth strategy with Trading and Origination offering

SmartestEnergy progresses its EU expansion plans, bringing trading and origination activities to companies across key markets, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium, to accelerate its energy transition and decarbonisation goals  

Company news 10 Feb, 2026 9 min
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CfD AR7 offshore wind results and the road to clean power

The initial results of the latest allocation round for the CfD auctions have been hailed as a milestone for the UK’s ambitions for clean power, energy independence and lower bills. Business Development Manager, James Clark looks at the implications for the energy sector as it awaits the next set of results.  

Industry insights 21 Jan, 2026 6 min

SmartestEnergy wins the 2025 Fast Payers Award from Good Business Pays

Paying suppliers fast isn’t just good practice—it’s a real-world commitment to the businesses we rely on. Head of Financial Operations, James Millard, shares why SmartestEnergy’s approach to paying suppliers fast and on time has been recognised with the 2025 Fast Payers Award from Good Business Pays—and what it means for our suppliers, our teams, and the standards we’re committed to maintaining.

Industry insights 08 Jan, 2026 9 min

The changing indexation for FiT and RO: What it means for generators and investor confidence

The UK government is proposing changing the inflation indexation calculation for the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) schemes, from the Retail Price Index (RPI) to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Matt Neve, Portfolio Team Manager, explores what this means for generators and investors in the UK.  

Regulatory updates 16 Dec, 2025 4 min
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