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Day 1 – The Grid

Welcome

An introduction to Powered On Live 2024 from Jordan O’Brien, Editor of Electrical Review.

KEYNOTE: Flexibility in focus – how new technologies are enabling us to balance the grid

The UK is moving away from traditional methods of balancing the grid, and instead it’s relying on a multitude of levers at its disposal. Find out how EVs, energy storage, smart tariffs and even AI are changing the game when it comes to ensuring we get the right balance.

Panel: Destination vs rapid charging – what is the priority?

Following the UK Government’s failure to achieve its target of having at least six rapid EV chargers at every motorway service station by the end of 2023, some have been questioning as to whether rapid charging should be the priority – or whether consumers need to adapt to more destination charging and away from the traditional ‘refuelling’.

Nick Ballamy

Co-Founder & CEO
EVC

15 minute break

Why microgrids aren’t just for rural developments

While microgrids were originally conceived as a way to give power to rural developments, the modern microgrid can be installed almost anywhere – and there’s a multitude of reasons as to why you’ll want to. 

How to make colocation work

We’re seeing an increase in colocation between renewable energy and battery energy storage systems, but what are the secrets to getting the most out of these assets?

Panel: The future of the UK’s transmission network

The International Energy Agency has called for billions in investment for transmission networks around the world, with the UK aiming to overhaul its network to meet its net zero ambitions. But what exactly is needed to build a transmission network fit for the future?

End of Day One