Opening Address
Opening Address
Opening Address
Public Perception and Community Opposition: Navigating the New Resistance to Renewable Energy
Previously pro-renewables communities are becoming increasingly hostile to large-scale solar and wind projects, particularly in regions like Lincolnshire where DCO approvals on prime farmland are fundamentally shifting public sentiment. This session examines how developers and policymakers can address rising opposition, rebuild trust, and design projects that secure community acceptance while maintaining delivery timelines. How large-scale […]
Clean Power 2030 Drinks Reception
Hosted networking drinks for all delegates, speakers and sponsors.
Grid Connection Planning – Gate 1 Offers and Developer Strategies
This panel examines the outcomes of Gate 1 connection offers and their implications for developers. It focuses on how projects can respond to offer decisions, navigate reapplications, and access alternative connection options. Regulators and system operators will provide insight into how grid access is prioritised and the factors influencing project delivery, helping developers plan effectively […]
Commercial Solar Installation: What I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known Then
A light-hearted session exploring the logistical pitfalls of solar PV installation, from a company with over a decade’s experience in designing, developing and installing investment-grade commercial PV and battery projects. On-Site Challenges & Lessons Learned Operational Pitfalls Turning Complex Barriers into Milestones Navigating O&M Obstacles How to Overcome Hurdles for Long-term Success
Grid Modernisation & Microgrids: Building Resilience
Enhancing grid resilience against shocks and variability Examines grid upgrades, digitalisation, and microgrid solutions that improve resilience against extreme weather, system failures, or sudden demand spikes. How modern grid technologies enhance resilience. Microgrid design and operation for localized stability. Regulatory and commercial barriers to grid innovation.
Networking Break
M&A, Competition and Project Delivery
M&A activity across the UK renewables sector is at an all-time high, reshaping competition, project delivery and supply chain dynamics. Bringing together leading developers and EPCs, this session will explore what is driving consolidation, how it could impact delivery of Phase 1 projects and NESO targets, the growing pressure on service providers and EPC panels, […]
