Project duration: January 2019 to July 2019
Regen has run the Solar Commission, a project that has been set up as part of the UKERC Whole Systems Network Fund.
Innovation and falling costs are leading to solar power playing an increasing role in the energy system. The UK has considerable scientific, technical and business experience in solar power and including technology, power storage, control systems, financing, and power purchase arrangements.
The role of the Commission has been to stimulate new thinking and encourage collaboration between academics, industry and system operators on the role of solar power in the energy system. The Commission examined areas where the UK could use its scientific and technical capabilities to play a leading role in innovation and industrial strategy opportunities in solar power.
The Commission was formed of industry leaders, academics and others and the Commissioners were responsible for investigating the future role of solar power in the energy system, considering the UK’s areas of strength in research and innovation in solar.
The findings will be used to inform and influence decision makers and leading players in the UK energy system and have been published in a non technical briefing at the House of Lords on 9 July 2019. The project engaged new voices and maximise female representation through collaboration with Regen’s Entrepreneurial Women in Renewables initiative.
View the final publication here and below:
View blog – Why do we need more research into solar energy conversion?
By Dr. Phillip Dale, University of Luxembourg
View blog Revenue opportunities for solar farms from system services
Dr. Biljana Stojkovska, National Grid ESO
Solar Commission - Members of the Commission include:
| Name | Organisation | Logo |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Alison Walker | University of Bath |  |
| Professor Neil Robertson | University of Edinburgh |  |
| Professor Neil Greenham | University of Cambridge |  |
| Professor Mike Walls | Loughborough University |  |
| Robyn Lucas | Open Energi |  |
| Aleksandra Klassen | Solar Trade Association |  |
| Dr KT Tan | Viridian Solar |  |
| Christine Coonick | BRE National Solar Centre |  |
| Dr Phillip Dale | University of Luxembourg |  |
| Paul Warren | NSG |  |
| Imran Agha | Siemens |  |
| Sonya Bedford | Stephens Scown |  |
If you are interested in finding out more about the Solar Commission please contact Kerry Hayes at khayes@regen.co.uk.
