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AD funder joins industry advisory board
Renewable energy funder, Privilege Finance, has shown its dedication to the future of the AD and biogas industry, with
CEO Phil Gerrard, joining a new advisory board that is focussed on tackling the issues that matter the most.
peaking on his new
appointment, Phil explains that
he hopes his new position will
enable him to bring Privilege’s
‘can-do attitude’ to the wider
industry. “With government
hesitation over tariff support, there has been
some negativity over the future of the sector.
“However, with the right support from
industry bodies, investors and technology
providers, there is a real opportunity to make
AD commercially viable and I hope that by
joining the Anaerobic Digestion and
Bioresources Association (ADBA) Advisory
Board, I can help to make this happen.
Phil acknowledges, that an integrated
approach to tackling future hurdles is needed,
and the new board facilitates this. “We need to
use our creativity and passion to find new
solutions and develop opportunities, whether in
new technology or in the drive for better
standards.
“It’s vital that as an industry we continue to
attract investment, and the only way we can do
this is by striving for the highest standards of
technology and operation. As the funding
representative on the board, I have a unique
opportunity to bring the views of investors to
the table.”
Speaking about the development of the
advisory board, ADBA chief executive Charlotte
Morton said, "The ADBA Advisory Board is a
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Phil Gerrard, CEO of Privilege Finance
crucial mechanism for ensuring that ADBA's
work is informed by the very best expertise
from across the AD industry.
“We're delighted to have Phil join the board
as a representative of the AD finance sector
and look forward to working with him and the
rest of the board to support the growth of the
UK AD industry."
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