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Birmingham, 22 - 24 September 2026
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Sep 2210:35
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Keynote Address from Solar Energy UK: Driving the next era of clean power
Keynotes
Chris Hewett, Chief Executive, Solar Energy UK
Sep 2211:00
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Keynote Presentation: Building a flexible grid: Sotiris Georgiopoulos, Director of UK Power Networks, on the UK's future energy system
Keynotes
Sotiris Georgiopoulos, Head, Smart Grid Development, UK Power Networks
Sep 2211:40
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Navigating the certification process: A detailed guide for installers
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
Alex Stobbs, Managing Director, Simply Certification
Sep 2211:40
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Reserved for AMPYR Distributed Energy
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
Sep 2212:00
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Emerging PV technology & home energy management systems
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
KT Tan, Chief Technical Officer, Viridian Solar
Sep 2212:00
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Solar as a Strategic Lever for NHS Decarbonisation
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
Sep 2212:20
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E.ON Energy’s Net Zero Academy
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
- The role of training, apprenticeships and upskilling in accelerating the UK's net zero ambitions.
- Lessons from E.ON's Net Zero Academy on creating a workforce ready to deliver clean energy at scale.
- How industry can address the growing skills gap and attract the next generation of energy professionals.
Dawn Longdon, Technical Training & Development Specialist, Eon
Sep 2212:20
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From Risk to Resilience: Mitigating Threats in Solar & Storage
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
- Explore the evolving security threats facing solar farms, battery storage facilities and other renewable energy infrastructure as the sector continues to scale.
- Learn how a prevention-first approach, combining intelligence, deterrence, detection and rapid response, can help reduce risk, minimise downtime and protect long-term asset performance.
- Discover practical strategies to strengthen site resilience from construction through to operation while supporting insurance and commercial objectives.
Sep 2212:20
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Panel Discussion: Where does the UK stand in the global solar market?
Utility-Scale Theatre
Chris Wilkinson, Senior Analyst, Rystad Energy
Sep 2212:40
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Panel: Comparing the business cases for co-located vs standalone utility scale storage
Storage Theatre
Pierre-Louis Raust, Director Engineering and Procurement, Power Capital
Sep 2212:40
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Panel: The flexibility market for Commercial and Industrial Batteries, unlocking transactions and financing
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
Richard Bartlett, Co-Founder and CEO, Greenhearth Limited
Sep 2213:00
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Who are the Top 100 solar manufacturers in the world today?
Utility-Scale Theatre
Sep 2213:40
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Keynote Panel: The opportunities and threats of plug in solar
Keynotes
Matt Black, Chair, Solar Energy UK
Sep 2214:30
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Exploring the UK PV market through in-depth insights and experiences from installers
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
In-depth insights into the UK PV market, combining installer experience with data and analysis from EUPD Research
What installers are seeing on the ground, from shifts in customer demand and technology choices to regional market differences
How data-backed insights and real-world experience together can help the industry understand where the UK PV market is heading next
Saif Islam, Senior Consultant, EUPD Research
Sep 2214:30
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Reserved for SolarPower Europe
Storage Theatre
Antonio Arruebo, Market Analyst, Solarpower Europe
Sep 2214:30
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Solar and storage in the Green Belt: unlocking ‘grey belt’ sites
Utility-Scale Theatre
- These projects aim to unlock the potential of "grey belt" sites, such as brownfield land or industrial areas, for renewable energy generation.
- By repurposing underutilized land for solar and storage installations, clean energy targets can be met while minimizing environmental impact.
- The integration of solar and storage technologies in these projects can provide grid stability, energy resilience, and support the transition to a low-carbon energy system
Louise Leyland, Director, Pwa Planning
Sep 2214:50
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Powering data centres with a grid under pressure: comparing practical strategies
Storage Theatre
- Implementing batteries to store excess energy during off-peak hours for use during peak demand times
- Utilizing demand response programs to adjust power usage based on grid conditions and reduce strain during peak periods
Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Central Europe Industry Lead, gridcog
Sep 2214:50
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What can Heat Pumps teach the Solar Industry?
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
Sep 2215:10
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Panel Discussion: Navigating evolving grid code requirements in a changing power system
Utility-Scale Theatre
- Strategies for adapting theatre infrastructure to comply with evolving grid code standards
- Case studies highlighting successful navigation of grid code changes in theatre projects
- Collaboration betweenoperators, grid operators, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance
Caspar Collins, Head of Power Systems UK, Blake Clough Consulting LTD
Elena Beianu, Policy Manager - Energy Infrastructure, RenewableUK
Sep 2215:10
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Panel: Delivering on the Warm Homes Plan: Combining heat pumps with solar and storage in new homes
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
The panel discussion will explore the real world benefits and challenges, and best practices associated with implementing heat pumps, solar panels, and storage systems in new homes to achieve the goals of the Warm Homes Plan.
Swetta Coopamah, Head of Smart Energy Systems, BEAMA Ltd
Sep 2215:10
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What BSI can do for the solar industry - standardisation for the PV industry
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
- The role the British Standards Institute plays in setting and maintaining standards for the solar and PV industry.
- How clearer, consistent standards can improve quality, safety, and confidence across the supply chain.
- What the industry needs from standardisation to support innovation, reduce risk, and scale deployment.
KT Tan, Chief Technical Officer, Viridian Solar
Sep 2215:50
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Panel Discussion: Strengthening solar supply chains, from policy to production
Utility-Scale Theatre
- Exploring the impact of policy decisions on solar supply chains
- Identifying how to improve solar supply chains
- Sharing best practices for fostering collaboration among stakeholders
Rachel Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Stewardship Initiative
Duo Yan, Development Manager, Octopus Energy Generation
Sep 2215:50
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Panel Discussion: What does the industry need from policymakers to scale storage in the UK?
Storage Theatre
Matthew Chadwick, Lead Research Analyst, Cornwall Insight
Chirag Rao, Head of Legal, Field
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Sep 2312:00
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Panel Discussion: Navigating planning reforms for hybrid utility-scale projects
Utility-Scale Theatre
Gareth Phillips, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Nigel Cussen, Senior Planning Director, Pegasus Group
Sep 2312:00
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Panel: Unlocking self-consumption with solar, storage and EV charging
Storage Theatre
Jonathan Heybrock, Sustainable Finance Associate, Green Finance Institute
Sep 2312:40
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Turning PV Decommissioning and Recycling into a Commercial Advantage
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
- Exploring the growing role of PV decommissioning and recycling in protecting asset value, reducing risk and supporting long-term solar growth
- Covering the commercial and operational implications for asset owners, developers and EPCs, including cost control, material value recovery, documentation and risk reduction
- Highlighting how early planning, responsible removal and traceable recycling can protect value and strengthen the solar industry’s circular economy credentials
Irina Boldurescu, Director, SolRecycle
Sep 2312:40
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Unlocking the value of microgrids for industry
Storage Theatre
Anthony Price, Director, Swanbarton Limited
Sep 2312:40
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Where does the UK stand in Europe’s solar market? Insights and key trends to watch
Utility-Scale Theatre
Sep 2313:40
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The EUPD UK Installer Awards Ceremony & Networking Reception 2026
Storage Keynote
Hosted by EUPD Research
Details to be announced
Saif Islam, Senior Consultant, EUPD Research
Sep 2314:00
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Ecological monitoring on commercial solar farms
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
- How ecological monitoring is being used to measure the impact of solar projects on biodiversity and land management on commercial farms.
- The methods and metrics being applied in practice, from baseline surveys to long-term monitoring.
- What developers, landowners, and planners can learn from monitoring results to improve outcomes and support future projects.
Guy Parker, Director, Wychwood Biodiversity
Sep 2314:20
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Aligning standards to scale hybrid solar and storage projects
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
Sep 2314:40
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Enhancing biodiversity on solar farms
Utility-Scale Theatre
Ana Costa, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, Lancaster university
Sep 2315:00
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ESG as value creation: how sustainability helps manage risk and build resilience
Commercial & Industrial Theatre
A discussion on how ESG factors are integrated into the investment process, their influence on investment decisions, and the role of post-acquisition ESG implementation in driving portfolio value and resilience.
Sep 2315:00
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Panel Discussion: Financing the next 20GW - where is the capital going to come from?
Utility-Scale Theatre
Matt Black, Chair, Solar Energy UK
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Sep 2411:10
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Keynote Panel: Behind the cloud: powering data centres with solar and storage
Keynotes
Moderator: Matt Black, Chair, Solar Energy UK
Sep 2412:10
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Panel: How can LDES unlock new market opportunities?
Storage Theatre
Moderator: Kit Guest, CEO, Swanbarton Limited
Sep 2412:50
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Collaborating with solar developers to maximise biodiversity and protect threatened wildlife
Utility-Scale Theatre
Paul Wilkinson, Senior Business Conservation & Ecology Adviser, RSPB
Sep 2413:30
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Panel: Can smarter asset management, O&M and AI unlock a more flexible grid?
Utility-Scale Theatre
Constantinos Peonides, CEO, MEGGITT
Sep 2413:50
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Innovation Hour
Residential & Workforce Development Theatre
Join us for an exciting Innovation Hour featuring some of the most forward-thinking leaders in the energy sector. This dynamic session will showcase cutting-edge technologies and business models driving the future of clean energy and storage.
- 13:50-14:00 John Henry Charles, Alentis Energy
- 14:00-14:10 Garreth Freeman, AutoWatt
John Henry Charles, co founder, Alentis Energy
Garreth Freeman, Founder, AutoWatt
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