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6th of June, 2024
The Capitol, Aberdeen
The Grid
Join us on Thursday 06 June 2024
Everyone agrees the grid must expand. But what is the best way to expand this crucial piece of national infrastructure, which takes into account both new demand and new supply? Join E-FWD Accelerate members in taking on the issue central to the UK’s future plans.
Everyone agrees the grid must expand. But what is the best way to expand this crucial piece of national infrastructure, which takes into account both new demand and new supply? Join E-FWD Accelerate members in taking on the issue central to the UK’s future plans.
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Targeted Workshops
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Focused Outcomes
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Valuable Connectivity
Agenda
16.00
Arrival drinks, canapés & networking
16.45
Welcome by Owen Wyatt, Chief Growth Officer, DC Thomson
17.00
Energy Hustings | political panel discussion
- Led by Adele Merson
- Led by Adele Merson
18.00
Workshop sessions
19.00
Refreshment break
19.15
Workshop reflections
- Led by Seb Kennedy, E-FWD Associate Editor
- Led by Seb Kennedy, E-FWD Associate Editor
19.45
Politicians reflections
20.00
Closing remarks
20.05
Networking - food & drink served
21.30
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Workshops
After the workshops there will be reflections on actions and outputs, followed by a political panel featuring Michael Marra MSP.
SESSION 1
Expanding Interconnection
Moderated by: Michael Dodd, Business Director & Jack Downie, Head of Department for Offshore Infrastructure, DNV
Can we solve the grid's problems by building out new capacity, bringing power to where it is needed? National Grid is working on planning reforms, while still retaining its central role. Should the UK resolve its transmission problems via more sophisticated planning, or would deepening market involvement be more effective?
Can we solve the grid's problems by building out new capacity, bringing power to where it is needed? National Grid is working on planning reforms, while still retaining its central role. Should the UK resolve its transmission problems via more sophisticated planning, or would deepening market involvement be more effective?
SESSION 2
Tackling Demand
Moderated by
David Cunningham, Director of Renewables, Cleantech & Sustainability & Nicole Doig, Associate, Gneiss Energy
The government has backed new gas plants, while renewable energy plans are also steaming ahead. To what extent is this the best course of action – and how might this have an impact on building out grid plans?
David Cunningham, Director of Renewables, Cleantech & Sustainability & Nicole Doig, Associate, Gneiss Energy
The government has backed new gas plants, while renewable energy plans are also steaming ahead. To what extent is this the best course of action – and how might this have an impact on building out grid plans?
SESSION 3
Energy Storage
Moderated by:
Claire Addison, Head of Regulation & Andrew Langlands, Head of Commercial, Flexitricity
Through the Review of Energy Market Arrangements (REMA), DESNZ is targeting up to 105GW of energy storage by 2035. To achieve this, what policy signals are required to encourage investment in development of existing and first-of-a-kind technologies at scale – and is the grid ready for such an expansion?
Claire Addison, Head of Regulation & Andrew Langlands, Head of Commercial, Flexitricity
Through the Review of Energy Market Arrangements (REMA), DESNZ is targeting up to 105GW of energy storage by 2035. To achieve this, what policy signals are required to encourage investment in development of existing and first-of-a-kind technologies at scale – and is the grid ready for such an expansion?
SESSION 4
CCUS / Hydrogen
Moderated by
Ingrid Huldal, Director Sustainable Energy Solutions & James Yard,
CCUS Development Manager, Expro
1. What are the main challenges facing the supply chain; its readiness to support development of both CCUS and hydrogen at scale; what impact may this have on the Grid?
2. What specific challenges are your company encountering in this context?
3. What practical measures are necessary to overcome these challenges, and how should these initiatives be funded?
4. What crucial steps should this E-FWD working group and the broader industry undertake to address these issues effectively
Ingrid Huldal, Director Sustainable Energy Solutions & James Yard,
CCUS Development Manager, Expro
1. What are the main challenges facing the supply chain; its readiness to support development of both CCUS and hydrogen at scale; what impact may this have on the Grid?
2. What specific challenges are your company encountering in this context?
3. What practical measures are necessary to overcome these challenges, and how should these initiatives be funded?
4. What crucial steps should this E-FWD working group and the broader industry undertake to address these issues effectively