UK on track for record renewable energy M&A activity this year

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Knight Frank research shows UK renewables market is creating 'significant opportunities' for investors, developers, and operators

The UK is on track for record levels of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the renewable energy market this year, after 4.4GW of capacity was transacted in the first half of 2025. According...

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