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 […]
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 […]
Data Centres as Large-Scale Private Wire Solar Customers
Private wire solar is emerging as one of the most compelling power solutions for data centres globally. As grid queues stretch to 5–15 years and UK C&I electricity rates remain the highest in Europe, access to power and the speed of that access has become the defining constraint on data centre development. This session gets […]
Ports, Logistics & Warehousing: The Silent Surge in Electricity Demand
Ports, logistics hubs, cold storage facilities, and automated warehouses are rapidly electrifying as shipping operations, freight handling, refrigeration, robotics, and heavy goods vehicles transition away from fossil fuels. Many of these sites are located in coastal or industrial areas with limited grid capacity, creating acute bottlenecks that threaten trade, growth, and competitiveness. How ports, logistics […]
Diversification Strategies: Balancing Domestic Generation, Imports, and Storage
Creating a resilient, balanced energy portfolio Examines how the UK can balance domestic generation, imports, long-duration storage, and interconnectors to maintain system stability and reduce reliance on single sources. Trade-offs between domestic and imported energy. Storage and interconnectors to balance the grid. Optimal diversification strategies for resilience.
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 […]
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 […]
Wind Power Update: Powering the Nation’s Energy Needs
The UK wind sector is evolving rapidly, with new projects, technological advancements, and policy developments shaping its growth. This session provides an update on the current state of the onshore and offshore wind markets, including deployment trends, investment signals, and upcoming projects. Attendees will learn how these market developments are helping to meet growing electricity […]
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, […]
Securing the UK’s Energy Supply Chains
The UK remains heavily dependent on imports for critical clean energy equipment, including solar panels, batteries, and grid components. This session explores how to manage supply chain risks, strengthen local capability where feasible, and ensure energy resilience. Experts will discuss policy levers, strategic investment, and international collaboration to support the UK’s clean energy ambitions despite […]
