Storage & Systems Conference 2017 Programme

Renewable electricity continues to make a significant contribution to our transition to a low-carbon economy, now meeting over a quarter of the UK’s demand

This opening session will look at how government’s ambitions for a smart, flexible energy system can help make real progress in the next chapter of this transition.  

Panellists will also discuss the how systems and storage can contribute to the UK Government’s draft Industrial Strategy and the opportunities that the Scottish Government’s plans for renewables to meet 50% of all energy demand by 2030 may create for the sector. 

Opening Remarks
​Jenny Hogan, Director of Policy & Membership, Scottish Renewables

Chair
Keith Bell, ScottishPower Professor of Smart Grids, University of Strathclyde

Speaker
Paul Jordan, Head of Business Development, Energy Systems Catapult
Andy Burgess, Associate Partner, Ofgem
Anna Kynaston, Head of Low Carbon Support Unit, Scottish Government
Anthony Legg, Director, Head of Power & Utilities, EY 

Q & A

A number of changes are already underway with market participants taking action to ensure that the policy priorities are delivered, but how quickly can others follow suit? And are there lessons to be learned from other markets?

Join this panel debate as we hear from others' experience in changing the market, look at the threats and opportunities for Scotland and consider the best way to ensure that the market keeps the system secure and the lights on.

Chair
​Paul Gardner, Segment Leader, Energy Storage, DNV GL

Speakers
Adam Sims, SO Flexibility Manager, National Grid
Steve Atkins, Lead Commercial Contract Manager, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks
Graeme Cooper, Executive Director, Fred Olsen Renewables
Marc Smeed, Principal Consultant, Xero Energy
John Tindall, Commercial Analyst SSE

​Q & A

Side-Event
12:45 - 13:15
Room W009

The practicalities of building a hydrogen economy
​Sponsored by AREG, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen H2

The growth of electric vehicles, storage and demand-side response will undoubtedly create opportunities for consumers to engage in the energy market in different ways.
This session will explore some of these opportunities and consider whether new patterns of demand will make it easier to integrate further low-carbon generation into the system. 

Chair
Gillian Hurding, Access Project Manager, Community Energy Scotland 

Speakers
Paul Reynolds, Partner, Everoze
​Jenny Carson, Analyst, Delta-ee
Pasidu Pallawela, Founder / CTO, Power Migration Partners
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Q & A

The closing session provides a wrap-up of key technology and projects across Scotland.

Hear from some of the industry’s leading lights and get up to speed with latest developments.

Chair
​Stephen-Mark Williams, Director, Energy Technology Partnership

Speakers
Alan Mason, Principal Consultant, TNEI
Lynda Mitchell, Manager, ALIenergy – The ASLEE Project
David Aldrich, Sales and Marketing Manager, Denchi Power
Les King, Director – Technology, Policy and Liaison, Doosan Babcock 
Konstantinos Pierros, Sales – Grid Integration, Enercon
Richard Molloy, Business Development Manager – Energy Storage, Eaton Electric Ltd

Q & A

​Closing remarks
​Michael Rieley, Senior Policy Manager - Markets & Systems, Scottish Renewables

Our Onshore Wind Conference & Exhibition will be held the preceding day, Tuesday 20 June. Attend both conferences for a discounted rate and learn how energy storage and system flexibility can help optimise onshore wind developments.