Driving short and medium flexible storage capacity in the UK 

20 May 2026
Energy Flexibility Stage

To best maximise renewable energy and achieve Clean Power 2030 objectives, the UK needs to increase its short and medium energy storage capability. Understanding the infrastructure needed to enable V2G storage, domestic batteries and more is critical to the successful use of flexible storage. In this session, discover the latest updates into storage technologies, grid readiness programmes and innovation.  


Chair welcome and introduction
Naomi Baker, Senior Policy Manager - Energy UK

Delivering short and medium flexibility
Rebecca Rosling, Head of Future Energy Systems - EDF

Optimising battery flex with OVO’s Battery Boost

Wheels to Watts: Can V2X save the grid?
Ben Krikler, Head of Energised Futures and Director of Research & Innovation - Centrica

Talk title to be advised

Chairperson
Naomi Baker
Naomi Baker, Senior Policy Manager - Energy UK
Speakers
Ben Krikler
Ben Krikler, Head of Energised Futures and Director of Research & Innovation - Centrica
Rebecca Rosling
Rebecca Rosling, Head of Future Energy Systems - EDF