
The first targets for renewable energy, 5% of by the end of 2003 and 10% by 2010 'subject to the cost to consumers being acceptable' were set by in 2000. The UK Government's goal for production is to produce 20% of electricity in the UK by 2020. The 2002 Energy Review set a target of 10% to be in place by 2010/2011. The target was increased to 15% by 2015 and most recently the 2006 Energy Review further set a target o.

It introduces local and international financing options— including early-stage equity and concessional capital—eligibility criteria, typical financing terms, and emerging tools like green bonds and blended finance.