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 at scale
• Facilitating the progression of development of renewable projects through the planning and connection process
• Challenges and opportunities in grid connection and modernisation
• Planning infrastructure in a more holistic way
• Enhancing collaboration and grid partnerships to move projects forward
• Gaining stakeholder and community 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
• Isabelle Adams, Great Grid Partnership Director, National Grid
• Paul Munday, Grid Connection Manager, Ethical Power
• Jeff Dummett, Head of Development, Ethical Power

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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