Sonia Dunlop
Fergal McEntee
Fergal McEntee is the EPC Sales Manager at Renvolt, an international renewable energy company, with over 18 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, including 16 years focused on solar. He specialises in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the UK and Europe, working closely with developers, investors, and asset managers to structure […]
Tone Langengen
Tone is an expert in net-zero policy and strategy. Her work highlights the importance of practical policy solutions that address climate change. At TBI’s 2023 Future of Britain Conference, Tone was instrumental in developing the net-zero policy programme and worked with a technology company to show political leaders how embracing tech solutions and the strategic […]
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Behind-the-Meter Storage: Opportunities for Commercial & Industrial Sites and Data Centres
Behind-the-meter battery storage is increasingly being considered by commercial and industrial energy users to support on-site generation, manage peak demand, and improve resilience. This session explores where storage can add value under current market and grid conditions. The main use cases for behind-the-meter battery storage. How storage can support data centres Factors that influence the commercial […]
Heat, Housing & the Electrification Gap
Heat electrification is key to the UK’s net-zero goals, but uptake of heat pumps and electric heating is slower than expected. This session explores why demand is lagging, examines early learnings from Warm Homes Plan implementation, and discusses strategic approaches for developers, networks, and policymakers to accelerate adoption while navigating pricing, network, and regulatory challenges. […]
Critical Minerals & Geopolitics: Securing Essential Inputs
Protecting the supply of minerals and technology needed for the clean energy transition Focuses on supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical dependencies for critical minerals and components required for renewables, storage, and grid technologies. Key critical minerals and sources. Geopolitical risks affecting energy infrastructure. Strategies for diversification and secure sourcing.
Delivering a Gigawatt-Scale Battery Storage Project: From Planning to Commercial Operation
A deep-dive case study following the development journey of one of the UK’s largest battery energy storage projects exploring how developers are navigating planning, land, grid connections, financing, supply chain pressures, optimisation strategy, and construction delivery in an increasingly competitive market. Securing and progressing large-scale grid connections Financing utility-scale BESS in a changing revenue environment EPC […]
Planning & Permitting – Navigating the New UK Planning Landscape
Planning and permitting remain a key bottleneck for utility-scale solar and storage. The new Planning Reform Bill introduces changes that could streamline approvals, but projects still face complex regulatory, environmental, and community requirements. This session examines the practical implications of these reforms and identifies where further clarity is needed. The changes introduced by the Planning […]
The Future of NSIP and DCO Projects: Commercial Viability and Investment Strategy
As utility-scale solar ambitions grow, the NSIP and DCO route presents both opportunity and complexity. This session tackles the hard questions facing developers and investors: Are we approaching saturation point for commercially viable large-scale projects? Can single 400-megawatt developments secure funding in today’s market, or is a portfolio approach the only sustainable path forward? Join […]
