Planning, forecasting and delivering for future grid needs

19 May 2026
Nature, Climate and Resilience Stage

As demand on the electricity grid intensifies—from the rapid growth of renewable energy sources and low carbon technologies to the electrification of industry and transport—the need for smarter, faster and more flexible grid connections and capacity has never been greater. This session explores how the grid must evolve to meet these challenges, including the role of ED3, innovative approaches to unlocking capacity and the future of grid connectivity.


Chair welcome and introduction
Lucinda Dann, Features Editor - Utility Week

Enabling businesses to connect to the grid at pace
To be announced

Proactivity shifting demand to minimise curtailment: harnessing the potential of flex for grid resilience
To be announced

Creative connections and flexibility: enabling a more coordinated grid
Peter Clutton-Brock, Chief Executive - Yottar

Talk title to be advised
To be announced

Chairperson
Lucinda Dann
Lucinda Dann, Features Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Peter Clutton-Brock
Peter Clutton-Brock, Chief Executive - Yottar