£95 +vat members
£195 +vat non-members
£95 +vat members
£195 +vat non-members
£95 +vat members
£195 +vat non-members
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
Join us in person for Regen’s first ‘In conversation with series’ of events, featuring Chris Stark CBE, one of the leading voices in clean energy and a key figure driving the UK’s transition to renewable electricity generation and storage.
The event will explore the plans to deliver the government’s radical blueprint for our power system, the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, a cornerstone of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change and growth ambitions. Regen chief executive Merlin Hyman will lead the conversation with Chris and together they will dive into what will be needed to deliver £40 billion a year of investment to accelerate renewable energy generation and to develop the storage and flexibility required to operate a clean power system in just five years.
The discussion will examine plans to deliver radical changes to grid connections, ambitious measures to speed clean energy projects through the planning system, reforms to Contracts for Difference and far-reaching proposals to reform energy markets – discussing the implications for the energy sector and sharing insights on how industry leaders and stakeholders can contribute to achieving these vital goals.
This is an opportunity to engage directly with the head of Mission Control to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as we move into a key delivery stage of the government’s mission to accelerate the transition to clean power.
Members get discounted rates on all our events and free attendance at our working groups, along with a range of other benefits.
The ESN Winter Conference served as a platform for key industry players and policymakers to come together and engage in debate over what’s needed to attract the billions of investments required for this crucial asset class – from supportive policy and regulatory frameworks, shifting revenue strategies, and evolving business models.
We now have over 3.3 GW and 4.1 GWh of battery storage operational and GWs in construction. Grid-scale electricity storage is well-established as key to a zero-carbon energy system, a testament to the success of our 85+ Electricity Storage Network members.
We heard directly from ESN members and key decision-makers – from DESNZ, Ofgem and National Grid ESO – on the latest changes across a range of topics critical to the storage sector, including the Balancing Mechanism, grid connections, fire safety, and long-duration energy storage policy development. This was 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.
This replaces the Electricity Storage Network (ESN) Annual Conference usually held every January, established as one of the most popular industry events in the calendar leading the debate on the future of grid scale electricity storage.
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
This annual event is a platform for key industry players and policymakers to gather and debate what’s needed to attract 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.
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
Join us in person for Regen’s first ‘In conversation with series’ of events, featuring Chris Stark CBE, one of the leading voices in clean energy and a key figure driving the UK’s transition to renewable electricity generation and storage.
The event will explore the plans to deliver the government’s radical blueprint for our power system, the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, a cornerstone of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change and growth ambitions. Regen chief executive Merlin Hyman will lead the conversation with Chris and together they will dive into what will be needed to deliver £40 billion a year of investment to accelerate renewable energy generation and to develop the storage and flexibility required to operate a clean power system in just five years.
The discussion will examine plans to deliver radical changes to grid connections, ambitious measures to speed clean energy projects through the planning system, reforms to Contracts for Difference and far-reaching proposals to reform energy markets – discussing the implications for the energy sector and sharing insights on how industry leaders and stakeholders can contribute to achieving these vital goals.
This is an opportunity to engage directly with the head of Mission Control to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as we move into a key delivery stage of the government’s mission to accelerate the transition to clean power.
The Electricity Storage Network, managed by Regen, is an industry group and voice for grid-scale electricity storage in GB
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.45 Merlin and Chris in conversation
11.45 Q&A with audience
12.30 Lunch and networking
13:30 Close
Join us in person for Regen’s first ‘In conversation with series’ of events, featuring Chris Stark CBE, one of the leading voices in clean energy and a key figure driving the UK’s transition to renewable electricity generation and storage.
The event will explore the plans to deliver the government’s radical blueprint for our power system, the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, a cornerstone of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change and growth ambitions. Regen chief executive Merlin Hyman will lead the conversation with Chris and together they will dive into what will be needed to deliver £40 billion a year of investment to accelerate renewable energy generation and to develop the storage and flexibility required to operate a clean power system in just five years.
The discussion will examine plans to deliver radical changes to grid connections, ambitious measures to speed clean energy projects through the planning system, reforms to Contracts for Difference and far-reaching proposals to reform energy markets – discussing the implications for the energy sector and sharing insights on how industry leaders and stakeholders can contribute to achieving these vital goals.
This is an opportunity to engage directly with the head of Mission Control to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as we move into a key delivery stage of the government’s mission to accelerate the transition to clean power.
If you're not sure which membership option is best for you, reach out to our stakeholder manager, Hannah Stanley.
Contact HannahIf you're not sure which membership option is best for you, reach out to our stakeholder manager, Hannah Stanley.
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Merlin leads Regen's mission to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon energy system. Under his leadership, Regen has developed into a leading organisation shaping the strategic pathway to a clean energy future.While focusing on the systemic challenges of decarbonising power, heat and transport, Merlin is a leading voice in grid connection reform, chairing NESO's Connections Reform Advisory Group. He also sits on several leading forums, including DESNZ/Ofgem's Connections Delivery Board.
Merlin has spent his career working for solutions to the climate crisis, championing public policies that unlock the power of businesses and communities to transform our energy system. Previously, he was a director of the Environmental Industries Commission, where he worked in Whitehall and Westminster to ensure government support for companies providing environmental solutions. Merlin is also a non-executive director for Communities for Renewables. He is an influential figure in energy policy and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to sustainable energy.
Merlin can often be found attempting yoga or messing about on boats in Devon.
Chris Stark is a British expert and public official, who specialises in the interplay between climate change policy and business. In July 2024, he was announced as the head of a new Mission Control centre for clean energy.He is also an Honorary Professor at Glasgow University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Stark is a former chief executive of the UK’s Climate Change Committee, where he became known for recommending a net zero target which has since been implemented into law – reportedly a first among major economies. He was also chief executive of British climate change consultancy Carbon Trust.
A huge congratulations goes to all those shortlisted for the 2024 Green Energy Awards.
