The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has published two relevant calls for evidence 1) A flexible Grid for the future, 2) Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix. Deadline for both calls is 25 August 2023.
We are holding two member roundtables to inform techUK’s response to each of the calls. We will NOT be able, or aiming to respond to all questions, just those relevant to our expertise.
This inquiry is here to look at how the grid develops, whether there is a need for one size fits all solution or whether more local solutions might deliver quicker benefits. The inquiry is likely to touch on planning, devolution of decision making, the potential for new pricing that reflects more local solutions, and REMA.
Questions:
The Committee would welcome written submissions addressing the following questions:
- Does the current national and DNO grid deliver the capacity needed for the future and, if not, what are the solutions?
- Has the organisation of the National Grid proved a barrier to the installation of renewable energy sources, and if so what could be done to remedy this?
- Should there be more innovation and devolution in the development of the Grid?
- What changes should be made to the planning system to enable it to increase the use of renewable energy?
- Is our planning system able to deliver more rapid development of new local infrastructure?
- Would regional, or nodal, pricing of energy facilitate a more flexible development of Grid infrastructure?
- What can be usefully learned from power transmission systems in other countries?
Submissions should be no more than 3,000 words and should not include material that is already published. The deadline for submitting written evidence is 17:00 on Friday 25 August.
The list of members of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has 11 members.
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora’s rich background varies from working in business development for a renewable energy lobbying association in Brussels to the fast moving technology innovation startup scene in the UK.
She has designed the market strategy for a German renewable energy engineering scale up for the UK, listed on Nasdaq private market, and now one of the fastest growing scale ups in the world. Previous experience also includes managing a renewable energy startup in London, which has built a small-scale biomass CHP power plant. Teodora is passionate about cross-industry collaboration and working together with academia to inform the design of future educational models and skill building.
Most recently Teodora has ran the commercial activities and business development at Future Cities Catapult, focusing on innovation in cities, digital health and wellbeing, mobility, and infrastructure. Teodora is a passionate STEM Ambassador and a vocal advocate for women in tech.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2016
- Twitter:
- @Teodora_K
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teodora-k-2969b021
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2006
- Twitter:
- @techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-banach-50139650