The UK’s clean energy ambitions will require investment exceeding £500 billion by 2040, according to new research from Santander and Standard Life.
The scale of investment required could put pressure on traditional financing structures, with the report identifying alternative approaches including credit enhancement guarantees, blended finance, aggregation, standardisation and greater collaboration between investors, developers and financial institutions.
In a recent article by Solicitors Journal, Partner David Murray highlights the connection between IP and investment. David notes that patents can provide investors with clearer pathways to improve return on investment, signalling scalability, competitive advantage and long-term commercial potential, while mechanisms such as Patent Box and the ability to use IP as collateral can further support businesses seeking finance.
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The report suggests there is a need for alternative finance tools to ensure investment is deployed efficiently
