Preparing the Grid for Energy Transition UK

Energy networks play a critical role in meeting the UK’s energy goals and key players have all set out plans and initiatives to work smarter and increase capacity. The priority now is to deliver reform and investment at pace and enable electrification of heat and transport.

This webinar will explore the key priorities, the initiatives underway, and the roadmap for renewable energy generation  to ensure that future grid planning delivers equitable and affordable outcomes.

Discussion topics include: 

• Plotting the roadmap for enabling the grid to deliver renewable generation, electrification and CCS at scale
• Facilitating the progression of development of renewable projects through the planning and connection process 
• Planning infrastructure in a more holistic way: 
• evaluating the implications of transportation and building electrification for the electricity grid
• assessing the impact of different renewable technologies
• the role of microgrids and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in grid planning and operations
• Effective stakeholder engagement and ensuring future grid planning delivers equitable and affordable outcomes
• Lessons learnt from other sectors and energy projects

Chair:

• Steven Whyte, Grid Modernisation Strategy Leader, AECOM 

Panellists: 

• Lara Peterson, Technical Director – Infrastructure Planning, WSP

Other webinars in the series:

• Preparing the Grid for Energy Transition - US (27 February)
• Exploring International Hydrogen Drivers and Developments (14 March)
• Preparing for Off-Shore Wind (17 September)

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