Foresight Solar Fund Ltd is upgrading nine UK solar farms in a move that could add £2.5 million a year in revenue. New panels and inverters should boost generation by up to 14 gigawatt hours annually. Seraphim Space Investment Trust has put $30 million into satellite connectivity firm Hubble Network. It's the trust's first new investment since its big C Share fundraising, and it's already triggered a partial share conversion. Georgina Energy PLC is still on track to spud its Hussar prospect in September. The water well's now up and running, pumping out hundreds of thousands of litres a day for drilling. Great Western Mining Corporation has kicked off drilling at its Defender Tungsten Project in Nevada. It's aiming for a maiden resource estimate by the end of the year. Sabien Technology Group has scrapped its planned financing deal, meaning a £2 million loan note won't go ahead. It's still chasing a UK distribution deal for its boiler optimisation tech though. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Foresight Solar Fund (LSE:FSFL) fund manager Toby Virno joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the UK government's latest Contracts for Difference allocation round and what it means for renewable energy investors. Virno explained that CFDs are 20-year agreements between renewable generators and the government that provide revenue certainty through fixed strike prices, reducing financing costs and encouraging investment. He said the latest allocation rounds create an attractive pipeline for Foresight Solar, with the company looking to recycle capital from maturing assets and expiring legacy schemes into newer greenfield solar projects with long-term contracted revenues. "This new greenfield CFD project represents a great opportunity for us to rotate our portfolio into newer, younger assets with access to these very attractive, long-term contracted revenue streams," Virno said, pointing to greater revenue visibility and support for the fund's income objective. The interview also covered how inflation-linked CFD revenues, reduced wholesale power price exposure and improved cash flow visibility could strengthen the long-term strategy, while bringing projects through construction may create opportunities to realise yield compression and refresh the portfolio over time. Watch the full interview to hear Toby Virno's insights into the UK's renewable energy market, Contracts for Difference and Foresight Solar Fund Ltd's investment strategy. Visit the Proactive YouTube channel for more interviews with leading companies and market experts. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #ForesightSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #CFD #ContractsForDifference #UKEnergy #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureInvesting #DividendInvesting #GreenEnergy #ESGInvesting #Renewables #Investing #Proactive.

hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) has landed its third human challenge trial contract in recent months, this time with a European biotech client for an influenza study starting almost immediately. CEO Mo Khan says the company is now signing full clinical trial agreements rather than earlier-stage deals, reducing cancellation risk and bringing revenue recognition forward. Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) has added LinkedIn to its Digital Vending Machine platform, giving telcos, banks and retailers a new way to bundle LinkedIn Premium alongside other subscription services. CEO Paul Larbey says the deal reflects a broader shift toward more personalised subscription bundles beyond entertainment. Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) has secured its first Injectaclad supply contract since the acquisition — a £410,000 order for a five-storey building in East Yorkshire. The company has a quoted pipeline of £130 million and is targeting a market of over 40,000 UK buildings needing fire protection work. Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCID:AEUSF) has gone from concept to 15.5MW of capacity in under 12 months, with CEO Paul Elliott saying the model is starting to compound. The main 8MW UAE site is expected to generate significant revenue, with partnerships in place that could unlock a further 50MW. Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) delivered record automotive production of 1.28 million vehicles in the quarter, up 122%, as car makers rush to meet the July European safety deadline. Royalty revenue in Q3 alone exceeded the entire first half of the financial year. Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:FSFL, FRA:1F5) is asking shareholders to vote on the company's future at its AGM on 3 June, after shares traded at more than a 10% discount to NAV last year. Fund manager Toby Virno says the strategy to close the discount centres on portfolio renewal alongside potential private market partnerships to accelerate activity. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Ecora Royalties (LSE:ECOR, TSX:ECOR, OTCQX:ECRAF, FRA:HGR) CEO Marc Bishop Lafleche says 2025 was a landmark year, with critical minerals now generating the majority of portfolio income. He says growth from here is more nuanced, with Voisey's Bay and Mimbula leading the way in 2026. Caledonia Mining (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) had a very strong 2025 — revenue up 46%, EBITDA doubled, and gross profit hit nearly $140 million. The focus now is on funding the Bilboes development, with $130 million already secured and another $150 million being targeted. Foresight Solar Fund (LSE:FSFL, FRA:1F5) hit its dividend cover target of 1.3 times for 2025, and a previous tax issue has now been resolved. Fund manager Toby Virno says the portfolio is performing well, and the 2026 target is 1.1 times cover. Rome Resources (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) CEO Paul Barrett says the latest drill hole at Kalayi is the widest intercept yet - nearly double previous results. He says the system appears to be expanding at depth, and calls it a potential game changer for the resource estimate. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:FSFL) demonstrates resilience with robust dividend cover and strategic growth initiatives despite facing market and operational hurdles.

Chesnara (LSE:CSN) has had a busy few months — completing its HSBC Life acquisition and buying Scottish Widows Europe, backed by a £290 million capital raise. Full-year 2025 profits jumped 42% and the solvency ratio hit 257%, with the CEO saying there's more deal flow to come. Itaconix (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF, FRA:18G0) has hit revenues of $10.5 million for the first time, up 61%, and is now forecasting its first positive EBITDA this year. The plant-based polymer company is winning business across North American detergent brands and opening up new ecommerce channels. Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:FSFL, FRA:1F5) is holding its dividend at 8.10p — that's a 13.4% yield at current prices, which tells you how wide the discount is. The fund generated over a thousand gigawatt hours last year and brought its first battery storage project online. Zephyr Energy (AIM:ZPHR, OTCQB:ZPHRF, FRA:VD5N) saw non-operated production jump to 983 barrels a day in Q4, driven by last year's acquisition. Asset sales have also brought in cash to recycle into its flagship Paradox project in Utah. RC Fornax (AIM:RCFX) says demand for its defence consultancy work is rising as the military looks to do more with existing budgets. Progress since IPO has been slower than expected, but the CEO says new hires and better sales processes are already showing results. Rome Resources (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) has hit its widest tin intercept yet at its Kalayi prospect in the DRC — 20 metres at 1% tin. The team is drilling deeper to test whether it gets better, and a resource estimate update is on the way. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Foresight Solar Fund Ltd's (LSE:FSFL) fund manager, Toby Virno, talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s 2025 full-year results, highlighting strong operational performance and a continued focus on dividend sustainability and growth strategy. Virno explained that higher-than-expected electricity production in the UK helped offset weaker output in Spain and Australia, supporting the fund’s financial performance. He noted that the company successfully achieved its dividend cover target of 1.3 times for the year, reinforcing confidence in its income strategy. “We set ourselves a dividend cover target of 1.3 times, and we have hit that target as of the year-end, which we're very pleased about,” he said. The discussion also addressed a previously disclosed tax impact, which Virno confirmed has now been resolved and will not affect future dividend cover. He emphasised that the balance sheet remains robust, with gearing at 41.2%, and highlighted the company’s proactive approach to managing power price volatility by locking in favourable rates. Looking ahead, Foresight Solar is targeting a 1.1 times dividend cover for 2026 while maintaining its dividend policy. Virno also pointed to a strong development and construction pipeline, alongside supportive regulatory developments in the UK, as key drivers for future growth. He added that “the portfolio continues to operate to a really high standard, and that steadily generates cash to pay our dividend,” underlining the stability of the fund’s core assets. For more insights and interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #ForesightSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #DividendInvesting #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureInvesting #UKInvesting #IncomeInvesting #SolarFunds #EnergyMarkets #InvestorUpdate #FinancialResults #NetZero #PowerPrices

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