Online conference
Smart local energy systems: unlocking net zero
19.07.2021
Online conference
Smart local energy systems: unlocking net zero
19.07.2021
19-07-2021 12:00 AM 22-07-2021 12:00 AM Europe/Paris Smart local energy systems: unlocking net zero This online event will shine a spotlight on the issue - exploring UKRI-funded energy system projects around the UK, the latest research, the lessons being learnt and the hurdles found on the way. Delegates will be able to hear expert speakers, view virtual booths showcasing challenge participants and funded projects, and network through 1:1 sessions. Choose from six 1½ hour sessions across four days, or attend all for the full picture: Smart local energy systems: the opportunity and the value The business of smart local energy systems Finance and investment The way forward for local authorities Local energy systems for local communities and consumers: what works Round-up of the week’s outcomes and ‘smart local energy systems: what next?’ Speakers from industry, academia and the public sector will shine a spotlight on smart local energy systems, exploring UKRI-funded projects around the UK, the latest research, the lessons being learnt and the hurdles found on the way.  Confirmed speakers so far include: Caroline Bragg, Head of Policy, Association for Decentralised Energy Ger Finneran, Program Manager, Smart Metering Systems plc Jeffrey Hardy, Senior Research Fellow, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London Ryan Jude, Associate, Green Finance Institute Isobel Northridge, Business Development Manger, Powervault Monika Paplaczyk, Investment Director, Thrive Renewables plc Adam Peacock, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Keele University Alex Pearson, Principal Regional Senior Energy Projects Officer, Nottingham City Council Lawrence Slade, CEO, GIIA Maria Sharmina, Reader in Energy and Sustainability, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Manchester Mike Thompson, Chief Economist, Climate Change Committee Dhara Vyas, Head of Future Energy Services, Citizens Advice

This online event will shine a spotlight on the issue - exploring UKRI-funded energy system projects around the UK, the latest research, the lessons being learnt and the hurdles found on the way.

Delegates will be able to hear expert speakers, view virtual booths showcasing challenge participants and funded projects, and network through 1:1 sessions.

Choose from six 1½ hour sessions across four days, or attend all for the full picture:

  • Smart local energy systems: the opportunity and the value
  • The business of smart local energy systems
  • Finance and investment
  • The way forward for local authorities
  • Local energy systems for local communities and consumers: what works
  • Round-up of the week’s outcomes and ‘smart local energy systems: what next?’
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