This month, we explored how renewables continue to deliver impact. Solar and battery storage assets produce homegrown clean electricity at lower cost, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the UK’s decarbonisation objectives. The post also underlined how sustainability and financial performance are increasingly interconnected.

We continued our “Meet the team” series introducing Toby Virno, our fund manager. Toby discussed his path into renewables, the variety and rigour of his role, and the team culture that underpins our long‑term income and growth strategy. He reflected on key milestones, including expanding the mandate into battery storage, completing the first asset sale at a premium, and the shift marked by our 2024 Capital Markets Day. Looking ahead, Toby noted that despite regulatory uncertainty, Foresight Solar is well positioned with a strong operating portfolio and the flexibility to pursue new development opportunities.

We also broke down why wholesale electricity prices and household energy bills don’t move in sync. Consumer bills adjust more slowly due to forward purchasing and hedging, regulatory mechanisms, and network and policy costs. These dynamics mean that wholesale price changes filter through to households gradually, not instantly. Understanding this helps frame both the economics of power generation and wider consumer outcomes.