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27th of June, 2024
A The Capitol, 431 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6DA
The Grid 2
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Targeted Workshops
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Focused Outcomes
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Everyone agrees the grid must expand. But what is the best way to expand this crucial piece of national infrastructure, which takes into account both new demand and new supply? Following the success of North Sea 2, E-FWD returns to take on the issue central to the UK’s future plans.
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Workshops
After the workshops there will reflections on actions and outputs from the moderators in a panel session, which will be followed by comment from our p
SESSION 1
Expanding Interconnectors
Can we solve the grid's problems by building out new capacity, bringing power to where it is needed? National Grid is working on planning reforms, while still retaining its central role. Should the UK resolve its transmission problems via more sophisticated planning, or would deepening market involvement be more effective?
SESSION 2
Hydrogen
Not all demand can be electrified, offering an opportunity for hydrogen. To what extent is existing infrastructure capable of transporting this low-carbon resource?
SESSION 3
International Grid
One way to tackle intermittency will be deepening links with other countries, in order to export when the UK has surplus and import when there’s need. Is the regulatory environment in place to deliver this, particularly when the EU is strengthening its carbon border?
SESSION 4
Cabling
For new connections, the UK will need more raw materials and manufacturing capacity. Is the long-term certainty in place to deliver these investments?
SESSION 5
Planning and Consenting
The UK has an infrastructure problem. Amid a sea of NIMBYism, how prepared are politicians and people ready to back new projects?
SESSION 6
Energy Storage
Renewable energy is intermittent but can be balanced by energy storage on the grid. Can industry roll out storage plans fast enough to offset fluctuations?
Agenda
16.00
Arrival drinks, canapés & networking
17.00
Welcome by Owen Wyatt, Chief Growth Office, DC Thomson
17.15
Workshops commence
18.15
Refreshment break
18.45
Workshop reflections
19.15
Political observations
20.00
Networking - food and drink served
21.30
Event concludes