








13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
Rural areas face unique challenges on their decarbonisation journey, including electricity network constraints. For the past year, Regen has been working to explore the potential for grid-constrained rural communities to overcome this by installing a modular energy centre. In simple terms, this would include a battery with smart controls, and optional electric vehicle chargers and a centrally controlled heating system.
Supported by Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund, the Rural Energy and Community Heat (REACH) project has explored how this solution could work in rural communities in the UK. We have worked alongside seven community organisations, with two potentially continuing into the next phase of the project.
During the 'Discovery' phase of this project, our engagement with community energy stakeholders revealed a high level of interest in the solutions we were exploring. As we approach the end of the current 'Alpha' phase, we want to update community energy stakeholders across the UK on our findings.
- Learn about the issue of demand constraints and how it could impact rural community energy projects
- Hear about the solution being explored in this innovation project, the possible role of community energy organisations in deploying it, and the potential benefits.
- Provide valuable feedback to the project team about the potential use cases for the energy centre concept.
- Have plenty of time to ask questions
We’d also love to get your feedback on the different possible use cases for the solution we’re looking to develop.
Members get discounted rates on all our events and free attendance at our working groups, along with a range of other benefits.
The Electricity Storage Network Annual Conference is a platform for key industry players and policymakers to gather and debate what’s needed to attract and maintain the billions of pounds of investment required for this crucial asset class – from supportive policy and regulatory frameworks to shifting revenue strategies and evolving business models.
With over 5 GW of grid-scale battery storage operational and a 3 GW pipeline of new pumped hydro storage projects, plus other technologies in development, grid-scale electricity storage is established as key to a zero-carbon energy system – a testament to the success of our 100+ members.
And with an ambitious Clean Power 2030 action plan for accelerated clean power, against the backdrop of significant grid connection and market reform, and a long duration energy storage cap and floor scheme, the role of storage and flexibility is more important than ever.
At the ESN Annual Conference you’ll hear directly from our members and key decision makers from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator on the latest changes across a range of topics critical to the storage sector, including Clean Power 2030, the revenue environment, long duration energy storage, grid connection reform and fire safety.
This is also an opportunity to learn about the ESN’s work to ensure policy, markets and regulation are geared to enable the storage sector to flourish and grow at the pace and scale required while networking with 300+ industry leaders in central London.
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
Rural areas face unique challenges on their decarbonisation journey, including electricity network constraints. For the past year, Regen has been working to explore the potential for grid-constrained rural communities to overcome this by installing a modular energy centre. In simple terms, this would include a battery with smart controls, and optional electric vehicle chargers and a centrally controlled heating system.
Supported by Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund, the Rural Energy and Community Heat (REACH) project has explored how this solution could work in rural communities in the UK. We have worked alongside seven community organisations, with two potentially continuing into the next phase of the project.
During the 'Discovery' phase of this project, our engagement with community energy stakeholders revealed a high level of interest in the solutions we were exploring. As we approach the end of the current 'Alpha' phase, we want to update community energy stakeholders across the UK on our findings.
- Learn about the issue of demand constraints and how it could impact rural community energy projects
- Hear about the solution being explored in this innovation project, the possible role of community energy organisations in deploying it, and the potential benefits.
- Provide valuable feedback to the project team about the potential use cases for the energy centre concept.
- Have plenty of time to ask questions
We’d also love to get your feedback on the different possible use cases for the solution we’re looking to develop.
The Electricity Storage Network, managed by Regen, is an industry group and voice for grid-scale electricity storage in GB
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
13:00
Welcome and introduction from the chair
George Middlemiss, project manager, Regen
13:15
The role of our community partners
Jessica Hogan, project manager, Regen
13:25
Progress and insight gained
Laurence Hunter, innovation engineer, National Grid
Matt Osborne, solutions manager, Passiv UK
James Whale, general manager, VEPOD
14:00
Q&A
Attendees are invited to stay on the call for a Q&A
14:30
Close
Rural areas face unique challenges on their decarbonisation journey, including electricity network constraints. For the past year, Regen has been working to explore the potential for grid-constrained rural communities to overcome this by installing a modular energy centre. In simple terms, this would include a battery with smart controls, and optional electric vehicle chargers and a centrally controlled heating system.
Supported by Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund, the Rural Energy and Community Heat (REACH) project has explored how this solution could work in rural communities in the UK. We have worked alongside seven community organisations, with two potentially continuing into the next phase of the project.
During the 'Discovery' phase of this project, our engagement with community energy stakeholders revealed a high level of interest in the solutions we were exploring. As we approach the end of the current 'Alpha' phase, we want to update community energy stakeholders across the UK on our findings.
- Learn about the issue of demand constraints and how it could impact rural community energy projects
- Hear about the solution being explored in this innovation project, the possible role of community energy organisations in deploying it, and the potential benefits.
- Provide valuable feedback to the project team about the potential use cases for the energy centre concept.
- Have plenty of time to ask questions
We’d also love to get your feedback on the different possible use cases for the solution we’re looking to develop.
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The Electricity Storage Network is the industry group for electricity storage in Great Britain. Managed by Regen, it brings together more than 100 organisations and 500 industry professionals who are working to develop, operate and supply storage in the GB market.
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