Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
The planning working group provides an opportunity to discuss issues faced in the planning process and how we can shape work on planning reform. In light of the positive steps taken by the UK government, including removing the planning restrictions on onshore wind in England and updating the National Planning Policy Framework, the input from our members is more crucial than ever to ensure that opportunities to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and storage projects are not missed.
If you are not a member but are interested in finding out more about membership, please contact Hannah (hstanley@regen.co.uk) for further information.
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.
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 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.
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
The planning working group provides an opportunity to discuss issues faced in the planning process and how we can shape work on planning reform. In light of the positive steps taken by the UK government, including removing the planning restrictions on onshore wind in England and updating the National Planning Policy Framework, the input from our members is more crucial than ever to ensure that opportunities to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and storage projects are not missed.
If you are not a member but are interested in finding out more about membership, please contact Hannah (hstanley@regen.co.uk) for further information.
The Electricity Storage Network, managed by Regen, is an industry group and voice for grid-scale electricity storage in GB
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
Chair: Bex Sherwood, Senior Project Development Manager, Field
Vice chair: Peter Rowe, Development Manager (Onshore Wind), Cubico
Secretariat: Rebecca Windemer, Planning Lead, Regen
14:00 Introductions from chair and actions from previous meeting
Feedback from wider policy and regulatory work
14:10 Member roundtable - opportunity to raise issues and suggest priorities
14.30 Working group topic one followed by Q&A and discussion
15.00 Refreshment break
15:15 Working group topic two
15:50 AOB
16:00 Close
The planning working group provides an opportunity to discuss issues faced in the planning process and how we can shape work on planning reform. In light of the positive steps taken by the UK government, including removing the planning restrictions on onshore wind in England and updating the National Planning Policy Framework, the input from our members is more crucial than ever to ensure that opportunities to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and storage projects are not missed.
If you are not a member but are interested in finding out more about membership, please contact Hannah (hstanley@regen.co.uk) for further information.
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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Bex is Head of Development at Field, leading the development of Field’s UK portfolio of BESS assets. Previously to BESS, her background is in offshore wind where she worked to secure consent on some of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, most recently with Vattenfall where she was Consents Manager for the Norfolk Zone.
Rebecca leads our work on planning at Regen. She holds a PhD in environmental planning and has significant expertise in community benefits and community engagement for renewable energy projects. She is a recognised expert on planning for renewable energy and her research has been used to shape planning policy.
Rebecca’s recent work includes our Local Planning for Renewables paper and a project with the Royal Town Planning Institute exploring the links between Local Area Energy Planning and spatial planning. Rebecca also leads our members working group on planning.
Prior to joining Regen, Rebecca worked as a senior lecturer in environmental planning, where she designed and led masters-level teaching on renewable energy. She has won a number of awards for her work, including the Economic and Social Research Council Award for outstanding early career impact.
Over the past two decades, I've been involved in numerous transformative development projects across the UK, including major renewables projects. I bring a wealth of expertise in leading multi-disciplinary design teams, meeting financial objectives, providing strategic advice, devising innovative planning strategies, and nurturing robust stakeholder relationships. My passion for sustainable development is matched by my commitment to advancing the onshore wind energy agenda, reflecting my dedication to contributing to a greener future. I'm a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
A huge congratulations goes to all those shortlisted for the 2024 Green Energy Awards.
