By Simon Currie, Simon Currie is the global head of energy at Norton Rose Fulbright. He advises clients across the world on strategy and the development, acquisition and financing of assets in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. He has worked on ground-breaking transactions in over 50 countries including privatisations and restructurings.; Rob Marsh, Rob Marsh is a partner and the co-chair of the renewable energy practice at Norton Rose Fulbright. He has advised sponsors, investors and lenders across diverse sectors including wind (offshore and onshore), solar (PV, rooftop and CSP), biomass, energy from waste, tidal, bio-fuels, energy storage and energy efficiency projects.
Business models | Solar is forecast to have another strong year of growth, but in spite rather than because of political support in many parts of the world. Simon Currie and Rob Marsh assess some of the commercial drivers for solar in 2017 and beyond as it finds itself increasingly at the mercy of market forces but arguably better placed to become a true global competitor.
