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Accountants for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) | Specialist Advisory by Valentis

Strategic Finance for the UK’s Clean Energy Leaders

Valentis offers specialised accounting and financial advisory services to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the UK’s rapidly changing renewable energy sector. We understand the challenges faced by businesses in the solar park, onshore wind farm, biomass, battery storage, and hybrid energy industries in navigating the numerous rules and regulations they must comply with.

Our advisory-led, data-backed financial services ensure your business is always ready for investors, safe from audits, and able to adapt to changing markets, whether you’re growing your renewable assets, figuring out how to utilise subsidies like CfDs and ROCs, or preparing to buy or refinance.

Why IPPs Need Accounting That Is Specific to Their Industry

Independent Power Producers operate at the intersection of long-term capital investment, shifting government regulations, and volatile wholesale energy prices, which differ from the typical business model. Your tax planning, cost modelling, and financial reporting must show:
  • Point Icon Predictability of revenue at the asset level (PPA vs. merchant)
  • Point Icon Tax breaks and capital allowances that are better than usual (like AIA)
  • Point Icon Charges for connecting to the grid and for capacity
  • Point Icon Compliance with environmental rules and subsidies
  • Point Icon Reporting long-term IRR and NPV to investors and the board

NoStandardccounting won’t work. At Valentis, we leverage our in-depth industry knowledge to ensure that every forecast, tax strategy, and management report is transparent about your project’s finances at every stage.

Our Services Focused on IPP

💼 Management Accounts with KPIs that can be changed

We send out management packs every month or every three months that are specifically tailored to power generation metrics, including per-MWh profitability, load factor, downtime cost impact, and debt servicing ratios. Your board won’t just get numbers — they’ll get insights that fuel decisions.

📈Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Modelling

Whether bidding on a PPA, modelling CfD outcomes, or planning for storage integration, we build forward-facing financial models that stress-test every variable — from FX exposure on imported tech to insurance cost variances due to climate events.

💼 Accounts and Corporation Tax Strategy for the Law

Some of our IPP tax planning ideas are:

  • Point Icon Setting up groups for portfolios with multiple assets
  • Point Icon Optimising capital allowances
  • Point Icon Using losses and group relief wisely
  • Point Icon HMRC letters, recognising subsidies, and checking R&D claims

🏗️ Accounting for construction and project costs

We offer integrated reporting for build-phase projects, which includes CIS compliance, subcontractor reconciliation, and asset capitalisation. This includes tracking grid upgrades, land leases, and EPC contracts.

💼 Records that are ready for an audit and match the grant

We ensure that your accounting records meet the stringent requirements of grant funders, private equity investors, and institutional lenders. You stay ready to invest by having clear, project-by-project reports, reconciled cost bases, and clear audit trails.

How Valentis Supports You Across the Lifecycle

PhaseYour ChallengeValentis Solution
Before BuildingSetting up taxes, predicting costs, and applying for grantsBudget models, company structure, and funding packages
The Build PhaseTracking contractors, CIS, and billing by milestoneConstruction ledgering, cash flow projections, and site cost audits
OperationalKPI tracking, subsidy alignment, and taxFull-service management accounting, VAT/CIS/PPA reconciliation
Growth/ExitDue diligence, refinancing, M&ABoard-ready financial packs, DD prep, exit advisory

The People We Help

  • Point Icon People who run solar and wind farms that aren’t part of a bigger company
  • Point Icon Businesses that keep batteries on a grid scale
  • Point Icon People who make biomass and waste-to-energy
  • Point Icon People who make hybrid renewable energy sources (like solar panels and batteries)
  • Point Icon SPVs that institutional funds back
  • Point Icon Companies that produce renewable energy are typically owned and operated by their founders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you work with our in-house project finance team?

 Yes. We complement internal teams by providing strategic tax, accounting, and board reporting capabilities.

Do you help with CfD, FiT, and ROC compliance?

 We can report revenue, adjust forecasts, and help align subsidies to accounting outcomes.

Can Valentis assist us in preparing for an acquisition or refinancing?

 Absolutely. We specialise in exit readiness, due diligence preparation, and investor packet compilation.

Let’s Power the Future — Profitably

Independent Power Producers are changing how Britain generates energy. At Valentis, we make sure your finance function is as future-ready as your infrastructure.