Commercial & Industrial Theatre
Birmingham, 23 - 25 September 2025
Schedule
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Sep 2310:00
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Opening remarks
Keynotes
Sean Willis, Managing Director, Terrapinn
Sep 2310:10
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Keynote presentation
Keynotes
Session details to be announced
Sep 2310:20
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Keynote presentation by National Grid: Smart, flexible, accessible: The future of UK electricity systems
Keynotes
- Discussing the integration of advanced technology for efficient energy management
- Exploring the adaptability of electricity systems to meet changing demands
- Addressing the importance of making energy systems inclusive and available to all
Sep 2310:40
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Keynote presentation by GivEnergy: Brains behind the battery: Engineering intelligence into the grid
Keynotes
- Exploring how secure-by-design firmware and hardened APIs enable real-time control and protection of battery systems
- Understanding the role of smart software in live optimisation, load balancing, and VPP readiness
- Highlighting GivEnergy’s approach to building cyber-resilient, grid-safe battery infrastructure through real-world UK case studies
Toby Lucas, Lead Cyber Security Engineer. CYBER SECURITY, GivEnergy
Sep 2311:10
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Overcoming grid access challenges: Policy reforms and their impact on solar projects
Utility Scale
Senior Representative, UK Power Networks
Sep 2311:10
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Navigating the certification process: A detailed guide for installers
Residential
- Understanding the key steps to becoming a certified solar and storage installer
- How certification supports quality, consumer confidence, and access to funding schemes
- Common challenges and how to prepare for assessment and ongoing compliance
Alex Gates, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Flexi-ORB
Sep 2311:10
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Panel: Delivering the rooftop revolution - Commercial rooftop
Commercial & Industrial
- How businesses and asset owners are turning unused roof space into clean energy assets
- Overcoming challenges around structural assessments, permissions, and financing
- Case studies from retail, logistics, manufacturing, and public sector buildings
Jose Lopez, Policy Analyst, Solar Energy UK
Eloise Henderson-Day, Director of Property Linked Finance, Green Finance Institute
Jonathan Bates, Managing Director, Photon Energy Ltd
Sep 2311:10
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The evolving landscape of residential solar and energy storage technologies
Storage
- Examine the latest trends in home solar and storage solutions
- Explore consumer adoption and market growth drivers
- Discuss innovation, integration and future opportunities
Sep 2311:30
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Global Solar Council Meet Up
Networking Area
Lennart Van Walsum, Director of EMEA & Americas, Global Solar Council
Sep 2311:30
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Panel: Where are we with REMA? Re-shaping the industry for Clean Power 2030
Utility Scale
- Review the current progress of REMA and its impact on clean power
- Discuss key industry shifts needed to meet Clean Power 2030 goals
- Explore challenges and opportunities in the path to net zero
Sep 2311:30
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An update on the changes to MCS
Residential
training & skills
starting out - for new installers
for experienced installers
- Overview of recent updates to MCS standards and their impact on installers and manufacturers
- How the reforms aim to improve quality, consumer protection, and market confidence
- Timelines, implementation guidance, and what stakeholders need to know moving forward
Sep 2311:30
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Presentation: Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems
Storage
Graham Kenyon, Managing Director & Principal Consultant, G Kenyon Technology
Sep 2311:50
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How to choose the right solar technology for the home
Residential
new technology
starting out - for new installers
- Comparing solar PV, solar thermal, and hybrid systems for different household needs
- Understanding system sizing, roof suitability, and battery storage compatibility
- Evaluating long-term savings, warranties, and installation considerations for homeowners
Sep 2311:50
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Implementation of Solar Projects at NHS Facilities
Commercial & Industrial
- By installing solar panels on rooftops or in open spaces, NHS facilities can generate electricity on-site and reduce their reliance on traditional grid power.
- Involving a combination of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage systems to optimize energy production and consumption.
Sep 2311:50
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Storing the sun: Solar PV and Battery Storage in 2025 and beyond
Storage
- Explore the integration of solar PV with next-gen battery storage
- Examine market trends shaping storage deployment post-2025
- Discuss innovations driving efficiency and grid stability
Sep 2312:10
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Panel: Delivering community energy: Bringing PV and storage to local buildings
Utility Scale
- Case studies of successful community-led solar and storage projects across the UK
- Practical steps for navigating funding, planning, and stakeholder engagement
- The role of community energy in supporting local resilience and decarbonisation goals
Joe Michaels, Commercial Director, Joju Solar
Peter Capener, Managing Director, Bath And West Community Energy
Sep 2312:10
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Panel: Delivering the rooftop revolution: Residential rooftop
Residential
- How local authorities, housing providers, and industry are accelerating residential solar uptake
- Overcoming planning, structural, and financial barriers to widespread rooftop deployment
- The role of policy, innovation, and installer capacity in scaling up solar for UK homes
Daroon Ramadani, Policy Analyst - Economic and Network Regulations, Solar Energy UK
Stuart Elmes, CEO, Viridian Solar
Carl Hogg, Managing Director, Good Energy
Garry Felgate, Chief Executive Officer, The MCS Foundation
Sep 2312:10
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Panel: Microgrid applications & solutions to address energy demands
Storage
- Outline available grants and funding schemes for storage projects
- Explore application processes and eligibility criteria
- Discuss how policy supports investment in energy storage
David Rimmer, Microgrid Business Leader UK&I, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business
Josh Partridge, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Sep 2312:30
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What BSI can do for the solar industry - standardisation for the PV industry
Commercial & Industrial
Sep 2313:00
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£345 Million Later: How British Solar Renewables Made It Happen
Keynotes
The real-world story behind one of the UK’s biggest clean energy financing deals.
What does it take to secure £345 million for a 609MW portfolio of solar and co-located storage projects? In this session, Tim Humpage breaks down the deal, the market signals, and the opportunities it unlocks for other developers.
Tim Humpage, CEO, British Solar Renewables
Sep 2313:20
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Solar Energy UK Keynote panel
Keynotes
Session reserved for Solar Energy UK. Session details to be announced
Sep 2314:10
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Uniting the voices of the global solar industry
Utility Scale
- Discuss the importance of global collaboration in solar energy
- Explore strategies to amplify the industry's collective voice
- Highlight key challenges and opportunities for unified action
Lennart Van Walsum, Director of EMEA & Americas, Global Solar Council
Sep 2314:10
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Panel: How we built a solar nation
Residential
- Insights from building a nationwide network of trusted solar installers
- Lessons on scaling residential solar through transparency, accessibility, and local partnerships
- Breaking down barriers to adoption and earning public trust in the solar sector
Gareth Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Zero
Steve Edmonds, Design and Technical Manager, TB Electrics
Andrew Gilbert, Director, Coolpower Electrical Limited
Sep 2314:10
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Exploring solar for social impact
Commercial & Industrial
- How solar has been successfully deployed across hospital sites to reduce energy costs and emissions
- Lessons learned from working within NHS estates and with local energy partners
- The impact of community-led ownership and reinvestment in public health infrastructure
Sep 2314:10
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Effective partnerships for implementing community storage solutions
Storage
- Highlight successful models of public-private collaboration
- Explore the role of local authorities and community groups
- Discuss funding, ownership and long-term management strategies
Mark Coyle, Senior Policy Lead, Energy Storage Association (UK)
Sep 2314:30
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Solar Energy UK Panel: Electricity market and network reform
Utility Scale
- Explore how market reform can better support solar and storage deployment
- Discuss grid access, flexibility markets and investment signals for clean energy
- Identify key policy changes needed to accelerate the UK’s energy transition
Kara Davies, Head of Economic and Network Regulations, Solar Energy UK
Sep 2314:30
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Driving transparency and responsibility: Jinkosolar’s ESG journey and supply chain traceability
Commercial & Industrial
- How JinkoSolar is embedding ESG principles across its operations and global supply chain
- Steps taken to improve traceability, ethical sourcing, and reporting standards
- The role of transparency in building trust with customers, investors, and regulators
Sep 2314:30
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Advancements in long duration energy storage technologies across
Storage
- Long duration energy storage technologies play a crucial role in enabling the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
- Advancements in long duration energy storage include the development of innovative solutions such as flow batteries, compressed air energy storage, pumped hydro and thermal energy storage.
- These advancements in long duration energy storage are essential for enhancing grid reliability, reducing carbon emissions, and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy system.
Naomi Baker, Senior Policy Manager, Energy UK
Sep 2314:50
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Managing fire risk in solar PV systems: Safety standards and regulation
Residential
- Understanding the causes of fire risk in solar PV systems across residential and commercial settings
- An overview of current UK regulations, standards, and responsibilities for installers and asset owners
- Best practices for design, installation, and maintenance to minimise risk and ensure compliance
Sep 2314:50
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Presentation
Commercial & Industrial
- Global solar PV trends, including manufacturing cost, prices and technology
- Traceability and supply-chains in the PV industry today
- The changing PV policy landscape and implications for supply channels
Sep 2314:50
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Case study: Sustainable healthcare with solar and battery storage at NHS facilities
Storage
- Examining how data analytics and software integration are optimising solar generation and battery storage performance
- Exploring real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and grid services enabled by smarter energy systems
- Discussing the role of open data, interoperability, and digital tools in scaling smarter, more resilient solar andstorage networks
Christine St John, Energy Systems Catapult
Sep 2315:10
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Sustainability West Midlands' Sustainability Roadmap to 2030
Utility Scale
- The West Midlands is leading in contributing to the national target of net zero greenhousegas emissions by 2050 whilst addressing health inequality and driving inclusive growth.
Sep 2315:10
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Delivering change for homeowners: Advancing solar access in Scotland
Residential
- How energy policy and initiatives are being tailored to meet the needs of Scottish consumers
- The role of local authorities, housing providers, and community groups in delivering low-carbon projects
- Addressing fuel poverty, energy access, and consumer protection in the Scottish energy transition
Sep 2315:10
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Will the battery market grow fast enough? Key trends in 2025 and beyond
Storage
- Examining growth projections for solar battery storage in residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets
- Identifying key barriers to deployment, including supply chain pressures and grid connection delays
- Exploring how policy, innovation, and consumer demand are driving adoption of solar-connected storage systems
Sep 2315:30
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5 things project developers should know when developing high-value, safe and efficient projects
Utility Scale
- How floating solar installations can reduce water evaporation and improve land use efficiency
- Early research and case studies on biodiversity impacts in and around floating PV sites
- Key environmental considerations for planning and deploying floating solar in the UK
Sep 2315:30
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Innovations reducing installation time and costs
Residential
- Streamlining residential solar installation for greater efficiency and cost savings
- Advancing innovations to accelerate deployment and market growth
- Making solar more accessible and affordable for homes
Garry Felgate, Chief Executive Officer, The MCS Foundation
Sep 2315:30
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Reserved for The MCS Foundation
Residential
Garry Felgate, Chief Executive Officer, The MCS Foundation
Sep 2315:30
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Scaling up: Best practice for commercial rooftop solar installations
Commercial & Industrial
- How evolving planning, grid, and policy frameworks affect project timelines and costs
- Key regulatory updates that developers and asset owners need to know
- Strategies for adapting to uncertainty and ensuring compliance across sites
Andrew Thomson, Technical Manager, Emtec Energy Ltd
Sep 2315:30
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Battery co-location with power generation: Guidance on benefits, risks and best practice
Storage
- Explore the benefits of co-locating batteries with power generation
- Discuss potential risks and how to mitigate them
- Highlight best practices for efficient integration and operation
Sep 2315:50
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Panel: Beyond the talent shortage: Unlocking untapped potential in clean energy
Utility Scale
- Exploring how the clean energy sector can widen access and create meaningful career pathways for underrepresented groups
- Discussing the role of leadership, inclusive recruitment practices, and workplace culture in addressing the talent gap
- Highlighting the importance of male allyship in creating a more supportive and equitable industry
Sep 2315:50
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Building trust, avoiding pitfalls, and ensuring compliance in solar installation
Residential
- Practical guidance on how installers can strengthen credibility and customer trust
- Common pitfalls in residential and commercial solar installation, and how to avoid them
- Key compliance standards and regulatory updates every installer should know
Sep 2315:50
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Solar-powered sports: Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium as a model for sustainable large structures
Commercial & Industrial
- Overview of recent changes in planning policies and their effects on solar project approvals in the UK
- How these developments influence commercial and industrial sectors, including potential benefits and challenges
- Discussion on strategies for businesses to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and capitalise on new opportunities
Sep 2316:10
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Panel: The future of solar energy: Emerging technologies and trends shaping the UK market
Commercial & Industrial
- How national policy is accelerating solar deployment across Wales
- The role of public bodies, developers, and communities in scaling upby 2035
- Opportunities and challenges for delivering solar projects at both local and national levels
Sep 2316:30
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Challenges of intermittent renewables, storage and the grid
Utility Scale
- Examining how solar intermittency affects grid stability and energy planning
- Exploring the role of battery storage and flexible demand in maintaining a balanced energy system
- Identifying technical and regulatory challenges to scaling solar and storage integration
Sep 2316:45
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Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Meet Up
Networking Area
Join us for an informal networking mixer bringing together women and allies across the clean energy sector.
Hosted by WCS and sponsored by Root-Power and Power Zero, this event offers a welcome break from the conference floor and a meaningful opportunity to connect with professionals who are advancing the energy transition.
Whether you're a seasoned solar expert, new to the industry, or seeking new partnerships, this gathering is designed to foster authentic conversations and build a more inclusive, sustainable future.
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Sep 2410:00
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Keynote Presentation from Birmingham City Council (Speaker TBA)
Keynotes
Session details to be announced
Sep 2410:20
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Session Reserved for the Welsh Government
Keynotes
Sep 2410:40
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Keynote presentation for GivEnergy: Beyond Backup: How smart battery systems are driving ROI and resilience for homes and businesses
Keynotes
- Exploring how battery systems paired with energy management software are improving uptime, efficiency, and revenue generation
- Examining the role of dynamic load shifting, VPPs, and TOU optimisation in reducing energy costs across sectors
- Highlighting case studies from C&I, retail, and residential settings to show real-world impact and strategic value
Darren Brown, Commercial Director, GivEnergy
Sep 2411:10
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Panel: Discussing the global solar market and opportunities for UK players
Utility Scale
- Explore global strategies and policies accelerating solar adoption worldwide
- Discuss innovations and collaborations driving sustainability in solar technology
- Highlight challenges and opportunities for scaling solar solutions to meet future energy demands
Lennart Van Walsum, Director of EMEA & Americas, Global Solar Council
Hassen Bali, Director, ion Ventures
Tim Day, Investment Fund Manager, Trina Solar
Sep 2411:10
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Pathways to becoming a qualified solar installer in the UK
Residential
- Outline training routes and certification requirements
- Highlight key skills and qualifications needed
- Explore career opportunities and industry demand
Sep 2411:10
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Panel: Improving customer experience for C&I projects
Commercial & Industrial
- Explore how solar and battery providers are enhancing service for C&I clients
- Highlight strategies to simplify installs, reduce downtime and build trust
- Discuss digital platforms and support models driving long-term satisfaction
Lucy Bartlett, Chairman, GreenHearth Energy
Gareth Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Zero
Simon Palmer, Group Commercial Director, Tabor Group
Sep 2411:10
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Setting storage targets: How Europe is defining energy storage goals
Storage
- Examine how EU countries are introducing national storage targets to meet decarbonisation goals
- Discuss the role of clear targets in unlocking investment and accelerating deployment
- Explore how storage targets influence policy design, grid planning, and market confidence
Sep 2411:30
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Solar Nation Meet Up
Networking Area
Join the Solar Nation community for UK-based solar installation professionals, eager to share their expertise and experience with you.
📍Location:Networking Zone, Solar & Storage Live
Sep 2411:30
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How local governments are driving solar adoption
Residential
- Explore successful local authority-led initiatives supporting residential and community solar
- Discuss policy tools, planning frameworks and funding mechanisms used at the local level
- Highlight partnerships between councils, installers and community groups to scale impact
Sep 2411:30
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Innovations in battery storage for solar applications
Storage
- Explore the latest advancements in battery technology enhancing solar energy storage
- Discuss how innovations are improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and longevity of storage solutions
- Highlight emerging trends in battery integration for large-scale and residential solar applications
Sep 2411:50
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Solar Energy UK Panel: Ambitions for the UK solar and storage supply chain
Utility Scale
- Identify key priorities for building a resilient and ethical solar and storage supply chain
- Discuss actions needed from industry, government and investors to strengthen UK capabilities
- Explore how transparency, sustainability and skills development can drive long-term growth
Justin Thesiger, Managing Director - Global Supply Chain, Low Carbon
John Davies, Senior Policy Analyst – National and Regional Strategy, Solar Energy UK
Dave Tattershall, Chairman, Solarport
Sep 2411:50
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Presentation
Residential
- Highlight community-led solar projects across Greater Manchester
- Showcase group-buying schemes and school-based installations
- Discuss lessons from GMCR and Solar Together initiatives
Sep 2411:50
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The London Opportunity
Commercial & Industrial
- Break down upfront costs, long-term savings and payback periods for UK projects
- Explore tools and metrics used to assess ROI for solar and storage systems
- Discuss how policy, incentives and energy prices shape investment decisions
Meghna Misra-Elder, Senior Investment Manager, London & Partners
Sep 2411:50
Conference pass
Vanadium flow batteries (VFB) – Storage technologies beyond lithium
Storage
- Understand what a Vanadium Flow Battery is and how it works
- Why and when should you use a Vanadium Flow Battery
- Explore where they are currently being deployed and explore what the future holds for VFBs
Sep 2412:10
Conference pass
Considerations for the design and operation of Prosumer’s Electrical Installations
Residential
Cameron Steel, Speaker, Molino Plus
Sep 2412:10
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Panel: UK Warehousing Association
Commercial & Industrial
- Showcase how retail and logistics spaces are being turned into clean energy hubs
- Explore large-scale rooftop solar rollouts and smart energy solutions
- Discuss the commercial, environmental and policy drivers behind the shift
Sep 2412:10
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Electrical energy storage systems CoP
Storage
- Explore why only a small share of utility-scale storage operates under PPAs or tolling contracts
- Discuss evolving revenue models including merchant play and hybrid site optimisation
- Identify policy, regulatory, and market mechanisms needed to improve investment returns
Graham Kenyon, Managing Director & Principal Consultant, G Kenyon Technology
Sep 2412:30
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Presentation: Solarport
Utility Scale
- Explore the UK's current position and growth trajectory within Europe's solar sector
- Discuss key trends shaping the UK's solar market in 2025, including policy developments and technological advancements
- Highlight opportunities and challenges for the UK in aligning with Europe's broader renewable energy goals
Sep 2412:30
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How can solar be installed on historic buildings while preserving their legacy?
Residential
- Explore planning and design considerations for listed buildings
- Highlight low-impact technologies and installation methods
- Discuss collaboration with heritage bodies and local authorities
Adrian Fox, Environment and Sustainability Officer, Church of England C&CB
Sep 2412:30
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Presentation: Repower Ukraine
Storage
- Understand the challenges of securing grid access for hybrid solar and storage projects
- Explore how DSO and TSO coordination impacts project timelines and design
- Discuss solutions for streamlining connection processes and optimising existing infrastructure
Jonathan Bates, Managing Director, Photon Energy Ltd
Sep 2413:00
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London & Partners Meet Up
Networking Area
If you're an overseas company looking to expand your business in London, speak to London & Partners for free business support.
📍Location:Networking Zone, Solar & Storage Live
Meghna Misra-Elder, Senior Investment Manager, London & Partners
Sep 2413:00
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Fox ESS's rapid expansion and growth in the market
Keynotes
- Achieving innovation at scale, at FoxESS
- FoxESS's rapid expansion and emergence as a global leader in the development of inverters and energy storage solutions.
Justin Claxton, Co-Founder and VP, FOXESS CO., LTD.
Sep 2413:20
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Keynote panel: Driving innovation & talent through inclusive leadership
Keynotes
- Insights on how inclusive leadership can foster creativity and collaboration within teams
- Strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent in the workplace
- Case studies and real-world examples of successful inclusive leadership initiatives
Carmen Madrid, Founder, Women in Solar Europe
Sep 2414:10
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Breaking down the UK solar grid connection queue: Insights and challenges
Utility Scale
- Explore the impact of recent grid connection reforms on solar project timelines
- Discuss strategies for navigating the evolving grid connection landscape
- Highlight opportunities for collaboration between stakeholders to streamline processes
Sep 2414:10
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Solar Energy UK Panel: Human rights policy and solar supply chains
Utility Scale
- Explore the importance of integrating human rights policies into solar supply chains
- Discuss best practices for ensuring ethical sourcing and fair labour conditions
- Highlight the role of industry standards and regulations in promoting human rights compliance
Gemma Grimes, Director of Policy and Delivery, Solar Energy UK
Rachel Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Stewardship Initiative
Sep 2414:10
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Panel: Getting started in renewables: Choosing the right products and pathways for installers
Residential
- Explore training options and entry routes into renewables
- Discuss how to select the right technologies and products
- Highlight support networks and resources for new installers
George Clarke, HIES Brand Ambassador, HIES
Jonathon Moorhouse, Head of Business, HIES
Sep 2414:10
Conference pass
Presentation: Powering Possibility: Unlocking New C&I Solutions
Commercial & Industrial
Benjamin Vinyard, Partner Success Manager, Sungrow FPV Sci.&Tech Co., Ltd
Sep 2414:10
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Presentation: The business case for long-duration storage: Industry insights and investment gaps
Storage
- Examine how Germany has scaled solar-storage co-location through policy and retrofitting
- Highlight technical and economic benefits of co-located systems for grid stability and revenue
- Identify transferable insights for UK and European developers looking to replicate success
Barnaby Wharton, Director, RenewableUK
Sep 2414:30
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Building ethical and transparent supply chains in solar
Utility Scale
- Identify modern slavery risks in the solar PV supply chain.
- Explore ethical sourcing and transparency practices.
- Discuss regulations and industry efforts to combat exploitation.
Sep 2414:30
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Sep 2414:50
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Presentation: Where does the UK stand in Europe’s solar market? Insights and key trends to watch for 2025
Utility Scale
- Explore the UK's current position and growth trajectory within Europe's solar sector
- Discuss key trends shaping the UK's solar market in 2025, including policy developments and technological advancements
- Highlight opportunities and challenges for the UK in aligning with Europe's broader renewable energy goals
Sep 2414:50
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Developments in Solar PV regulations and standards
Residential
- Highlight successful collaborations between UK solar cooperatives
- Explore shared models like Big Solar Co-op’s volunteer-led network
- Discuss financial, technical, and community engagement strategies
Graham Kenyon, Managing Director & Principal Consultant, G Kenyon Technology
Sep 2414:50
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Solar Energy UK Panel: The circular economy in solar and battery storage
Storage
- Explore how circular economy principles are being applied in the solar and battery storage sectors
- Discuss strategies for reducing waste and increasing reuse and recycling of solar panels and batteries
- Highlight innovations and industry collaborations driving sustainability in energy storage and solar technologies
Ana Costa, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, Lancaster University
Amruta Joshi, Assistant Professor (Research Focussed), WMG University of Warwick
Irina Boldurescu, Founder, SolRecycle
Harvie Agnew, Senior Policy Analyst – Consents and ESG, Solar Energy UK
Sep 2415:10
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Empowering local supply: Campaigning for the right to sell community-generated energy
Utility Scale
- Why current regulations block communities from selling their own renewable energy
- The goals and progress of the Local Electricity Bill campaign
- How local supply rights could boost community energy and benefit households and the grid
Sep 2415:10
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How local governments are driving solar adoption
Residential
- Explore how AI improves system design and efficiency
- Highlight predictive maintenance and performance monitoring
- Discuss emerging tools enhancing installer workflows
Christine St John, Energy Systems Catapult
Sep 2415:10
Conference pass
How to create cost-effective neighbourhood solar infrastructure
Commercial & Industrial
- Explore community-based models that reduce upfront costs for solar adoption
- Discuss scalable solutions for integrating solar into local infrastructure
- Highlight funding options and partnerships that drive affordable installations
Sep 2415:30
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Exploring the latest breakthroughs in solar panel durability
Residential
- Highlight innovations improving the lifespan and performance of solar panels
- Explore how materials, design, and testing are evolving to boost durability
- Discuss the role of research, technology and collaboration across the sector
Sep 2415:30
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Funding new technologies from start-up through to large infrastructure - why do we need to understand the whole capital markets food chain?
Commercial & Industrial
- Mapping the full investment journey: from seed funding for innovators to institutional capital for large-scale deployment
- Understanding how different funding sources align with risk, scale, and technology maturity
- Exploring why cross-stage collaboration is essential to bridge the gap between innovation and infrastructure delivery
Sep 2415:30
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Optimising grid integration of battery storage systems
Storage
- Exploring strategies to enhance grid stability and efficiency through battery storage
- Identifying technical and regulatory challenges to seamless integration
- Assessing the role of smart systems and data in managing grid-connected storage solutions
Sep 2415:50
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Presentation: Transforming solar with AI, robotics, and automation
Utility Scale
- Explore how First Nations communities are leading clean energy initiatives
- Discuss the role of partnerships and collaborations in delivering sustainable energy solutions
- Highlight case studies where First Nations have successfully implemented solar and storage systems
Sep 2415:50
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The PV Market in the UK: Through the eyes of the installers
Residential
- Highlighting real-world insights from installers on the state of the UK solar market
- Exploring challenges around customer demand, supply chains, and workforce capacity
- Identifying what’s needed to scale up installations and meet national energy targets
Sep 2415:50
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Optimising finance to accelerate commercial installations
Commercial & Industrial
- Explore the benefits of combining solar and storage systems for commercial applications
- Discuss how hybrid systems improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs
- Highlight successful case studies and key considerations for businesses looking to adopt these solutions
Sep 2415:50
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How can data centres become better BESS systems
Storage
- Explore the potential of data centres to support grid flexibility through battery storage integration
- Discuss technical and regulatory considerations for dual-use of backup systems
- Highlight successful models where data centres act as active energy assets, not just consumers
Sep 2416:10
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Panel: Building the workforce: Leadership and skills for the clean energy transition
Commercial & Industrial
David Hunt, Chief Executive Officer And Founder, Hyperion Executive Search Ltd
Chris Clark, Managing Director, Emtec Energy Ltd
Sep 2416:10
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Panel: Hybrid Solar Projects: Combining Energy Storage with Solar to Reduce Operational Costs
Storage
- Exploring opportunities to grow domestic capabilities across the battery value chain
- Addressing skills gaps, investment needs, and regional strengths in Europe
- Discussing collaboration strategies to reduce reliance on global supply chains
Sep 2416:30
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Presentation: Empowering First Nations in clean energy solutions
Utility Scale
Senior Representaive, First Nations
Sep 2416:30
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How Nottingham's communities are overcoming cost challenges in solar adoption
Residential
- Explore creative financing models and funding routes improving access
- Highlight the role of local councils, co-ops and grassroots initiatives
- Discuss scalable solutions making solar more affordable in urban areas
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Sep 2510:00
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Solar Energy UK Keynote panel
Keynotes
Reserved for Solar Energy UK. Session details to be announced
Sep 2510:40
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Keynote presentation reserved for the Energy Storage Association (UK)
Keynotes
Reserved for the Energy Storage Association (UK)
Baroness Luciana Berger, Chair, Energy Storage Association (UK)
Sep 2511:10
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Solar Energy UK Panel: Planning and land-use-reform
Utility Scale
- Explore the role of planning in enabling renewable energy projects.
- Discuss land-use reforms to support clean energy infrastructure.
- Examine challenges and opportunities in streamlining permitting processes.
Rachel Hayes, Head of Consents and ESG, Solar Energy UK
Aidan Collins, Head of Environmental Planning (UK and Rep Of Ireland), Lightsource bp
Claire Chamberlain, Assistant Development Project Manager, RES Group
David Cassidy, Principal Project Manager, Statkraft UK
Gareth Phillips, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Sep 2511:10
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Panel: Delivering solar in heritage settings: Policy, design and installation perspectives
Residential
- Explore planning and policy considerations for installing solar on listed and historic buildings
- Discuss design strategies that balance energy goals with heritage preservation
- Hear from installers and architects on practical challenges and solutions in heritage contexts
Adrian Fox, Environment and Sustainability Officer, Church of England C&CB
Oliver Caroe, Caroe Architecture
Sep 2511:10
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Where is the UK storage market heading?
Storage
- Evolving opportunities and challenges across residential, commercial, and utility-scale storage
- Policy, regulation, and market signals shaping deployment
- Insights into innovation, investment, and integration with renewables
Sep 2511:30
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UK supermarket renewable energy revolution: Creating the UK’s largest corporate solar network
Commercial & Industrial
- Showcasing how UK supermarkets are rolling out solar across its estate to cut emissions and energy costs
- Exploring the practical steps, partnerships, and technologies behind building a large-scale corporate solar network
- Discussing the wider impact of commercial solar adoption on the UK’s net-zero targets and retail sector leadership
Sep 2511:30
Conference pass
Implementing effective fire detection and prevention measures in storage systems
Storage
- Explore best practices for fire safety in energy storage systems
- Discuss the latest fire detection technologies and their application in storage facilities
- Identify key regulatory requirements and safety standards for preventing fire risks in battery storage systems
Sep 2511:50
Conference pass
Solar Energy UK Panel: Trade union engagement with the solar and storage sector
Utility Scale
- Explore the role of trade unions in promoting fair working conditions in solar and storage projects
- Discuss how unions can support workforce development and training in the sector
- Highlight successful collaborations between unions and solar companies to drive growth
Ed Bratt, National Officer (ENERGY), Unison
Lindsey Southworth, Head of Communications, EDF Renewables UK and Ireland
Sep 2511:50
Conference pass
Case study: The residential areas in Birmingham driving the growth of solar energy
Residential
- Highlight neighbourhood-led initiatives accelerating solar adoption across Birmingham
- Explore the role of local authorities, housing associations and community groups
- Share lessons on funding, engagement and overcoming urban installation challenges
Sep 2511:50
Conference pass
Presentation: Case study: Solar-storage hybrid systems in UK commercial settings
Commercial & Industrial
- Exploring how airports are integrating solar, storage, and EV infrastructure to meet sustainability goals
- Highlighting operational challenges and solutions in implementing on-site clean energy systems
- Examining the role of partnerships and long-term planning in delivering net-zero airport strategies
Sep 2511:50
Conference pass
Presentation: Space solar: Powering Earth and space
Storage
- Exploring how space-based solar power could deliver clean energy to Earth and support off-planet missions.
- Understanding the technological and logistical challenges of collecting solar energy in space.
- Assessing the role of space solar in the future global energy mix and its potential impact on terrestrial grids.
Sep 2512:10
Conference pass
Panel: Renewable Energy Startups: How to attract the right funding to accelerate your business
Commercial & Industrial
- Monitoring and maintenance strategies to prevent performance dips
- Designing for resilience: equipment choices and layout considerations
- Leveraging data and diagnostics to reduce response time and repair costs
Charlie Garner, Policy Associate, Cleantech for UK
Sep 2512:10
Conference pass
Implementing effective fire detection and prevention measures in storage systems
Storage
- Explore how storage systems contribute to a more resilient and flexible energy network
- Understand their potential to reduce reliance on imported fuels and centralised grids
- Highlight examples of battery storage supporting local and national energy security goals
Sep 2512:30
Conference pass
Presentation: Scaling the next generation: How tandem solar technology will transform utility-scale projects
Utility Scale
Sep 2512:30
Conference pass
Case study: Bringing solar energy to schools in South Wales, the South West, and the Midlands
Residential
- Showcase successful projects installing solar on school buildings across multiple UK regions
- Explore funding models, stakeholder engagement, and educational benefits
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling solar in the education sector
Sep 2513:00
Conference pass
Keynote presentation
Keynotes
Session details to be announced
Sep 2513:20
Conference pass
Keynote panel
Keynotes
Session details to be announced
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass
Presentation: The role of gas networks in supporting renewable integration and net zero ambitions
Utility Scale
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Malcolm Arthur, Net Zero Policy Manager, National Gas
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass
Innovation hour: Using technology to improve installations, compliance and customer experience
Residential
Join us for Innovation Hour, where emerging companies and new ideas take the spotlight. This session will showcase practical technologies, tools, and approaches that aim to improve how we generate, store, and manage energy. A chance to hear directly from innovators working on real solutions for the future of solar and storage in the UK.
Joe Marhamati, Co-Founder, Sunvoy
Rob Hallifax, Co-founder, Windfall Energy
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass
Innovation hour: Innovating Solar Tracking for High Latitudes: Corrie Energy’s Next Gen Solutions
Commercial & Industrial
Join us for Innovation Hour, where emerging companies and new ideas take the spotlight. This session will showcase practical technologies, tools, and approaches that aim to improve how we generate, store, and manage energy. A chance to hear directly from innovators working on real solutions for the future of solar and storage in the UK.
Maxine Cronier, Founding member & Head Partnerships, Smart Helio
Jay Parekh, Partner, Fifthquadrant
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass
Innovation hour
Storage
Join us for Innovation Hour, where emerging companies and new ideas take the spotlight. This session will showcase practical technologies, tools, and approaches that aim to improve how we generate, store, and manage energy. A chance to hear directly from innovators working on real solutions for the future of solar and storage in the UK.
Sep 2514:20
Conference pass
Collaborating with solar developers to maximise biodiversity and protect threatened wildlife
Utility Scale
Sep 2514:20
Conference pass
Innovation hour: How to create an extraordinary customer experience with your own branded app
Residential
Joe Marhamati, Co-Founder, Sunvoy
Sep 2514:40
Conference pass
Case study: How Cornwall's high solar panel adoption rates are transforming residential energy use
Residential
- Explore the factors driving widespread residential solar adoption in Cornwall
- Highlight the impact on household energy use, costs, and local grid resilience
- Share insights on community engagement, policy support, and lessons for other regions
Sep 2514:40
Conference pass
Grid flexibility with battery storage: Meeting the challenges of peak demand
Storage
- How battery storage is helping balance supply and demand in real-time
- The role of flexibility markets and storage participation
- Opportunities and barriers in scaling storage to support grid resilience
Sep 2515:00
Conference pass
Panel: Tackling skills gaps, supply chain pressures & planning barriers
Utility Scale
Barnaby Wharton, Director, RenewableUK
Sep 2515:00
Conference pass
Panel: Combining EV charging with the advantages of solar
Residential
- Exploring how integrated home energy systems can maximise self-consumption and reduce reliance on the grid
- Understanding the technical and planning considerations for combining solar, heat pumps, and EV charging
- Discussing the role of smart controls and flexible tariffs in optimising performance and cost savings
Sep 2515:00
Conference pass
A deep dive into using solar to cut operational costs and meet sustainability goals
Commercial & Industrial
- Explore how businesses are leveraging solar to reduce energy bills and carbon footprint
- Understand key financial and environmental metrics for measuring impact
- Hear real-world examples of solar contributing to long-term ESG strategies
Sep 2516:00
Conference pass
15:00 Solar in urban landscapes: Lessons from high-density housing initiatives
Residential
- Exploring the challenges and opportunities of installing solar in flats, tower blocks, and other multi-unit buildings
- Case studies from local authorities and housing providers trialling solar in high-density settings
- Practical insights on navigating planning, metering, and shared ownership models in urban environments
last published: 01/Aug/25 08:35 GMT
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