Background to hydro energy

Hydro energy is one of the most established and least environmentally intrusive renewable energy technologies and has been an electricity generating source for over 150 years. This  means that levels of electricity produced through this technology can be forecast with a relatively high level of accuracy. Furthermore, hydro energy provides a natural weather diversifier for investors with solar and wind assets.

The UK successfully hit its 2020 target for carbon emissions and continues to work towards a net zero target by 2050.¹ This is expected to strengthen support for clean energy generation to ensure we hit this target.

Participating in hydro energy

The three sites combined generate around 4,960MWh each year, the equivalent of powering over 1,750 homes. The installations qualify for the Government backed FIT scheme, with tariff payments  index-lined to CPI until 2034 and 2035.²

Why hydro energy is an attractive trading opportunity

• The installations themselves and the land represent tangible assets with a related value.
• Government renewable energy subsidies provide a secure inflation-linked income.
• Strong established secondary market for mature and established energy generating assets, which helps provide liquidity within the overall portfolio.

¹ UK overachieves another carbon emissions target and rejects rollover – GOV.UK
² All information correct as at 30 April 2026.UK homes powered based on Ofgem typical domestic usage consumption values for electricity (medium level in 2026 of 2,700 kWh). https://time-investments.com/homes-powered