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 to look at how the energy mix of the UK needs to change in the near future and what technologies (small fission reactors, hydrogen, geothermal, tidal, wave, solar, batteries storing renewable-derived energy, and biomass) might be applied immediately to deliver a national capability to keep the power on while delivering against net zero targets. The focus would be on what on-demand generation technologies might be deployed when renewables are insufficient to meet demand. This would touch on current options needing investment in both resource and skills development and any regional variations.
The Committee would welcome written submissions addressing the following questions:
- Is the energy sector open enough to new generation technology?
- Does the Government sufficiently support development of innovative energy infrastructure?
- Is the Governments plan for energy security sufficiently long term?
- What current technologies could usefully be deployed at scale to deliver better energy security in the UK?
- Are there technologies that have not been able to develop their potential and should be abandoned?
- What energy generation mix will get us to net zero the quickest in the most affordable way?
- Are the energy solutions universal across the UK or are there regional and local approaches on fuel and energy?
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