The Forum’s central mission is to connect developers and investors from across the renewable landscape – spanning solar, onshore wind, bioenergy, marine, geothermal and beyond – to strengthen the flow of capital into the UK’s clean energy transition.

By fostering collaboration between financiers and project developers, the Forum enhances understanding of clean technology’s potential, clarifies financial requirements, and helps shape the regulatory and policy environment needed to unlock investment and drive growth across the full spectrum of renewable technologies.

Governance of the Forum

The REA Finance & Insurance Forum is led by an elected Chair, ensuring representation across the range of technologies, market scales, and business models.

Chair: Chris Tanner (Investment Manager, FGEN)
Policy Lead: Matt Parry  (Head of Power, REA)

For further information about the Finance & Insurance Forum, activities or joining, please contact Matt.

Member and External Engagement

The Forum holds regular each year, with additional topic-specific sessions as required. These range from policy workshops to technical roundtables and networking events, ensuring members can engage with decision-makers, industry innovators, and peers.

Regular communications are provided via newsletters, REA publications, and website updates, keeping members informed of policy developments, regulatory updates, and market intelligence.

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