Even well-hedged energy suppliers with “deep pockets” may be unwilling or unable to absorb the customers of some of those exiting the market, industry analysts have warned. Although companies taking on new customers through the supplier of last resort (SoLR) process are able to recoup associated costs through an industry-wide levy, analysts from the ratings agency S&P said there are limits to the amount of cash they will be able to access to cover these costs in the meantime.
Cash constraints will limit suppliers’ ability to absorb new customers
