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As utilities grapple with the escalating threats of climate change, Quell is set to redefine infrastructure resilience with their breakthrough invention. Quell is a patented, self-deploying flood barrier designed specifically for the "unpredictable." Unlike traditional flood defences that require manual labour, electricity, or advance warning, Quell is entirely passive. It utilises the natural buoyancy of rising floodwaters to trigger a unique unfurling motion, automatically creating a watertight seal against a structural frame. Once the water recedes, the barrier can be reset, making it a sustainable, reusable alternative to current demountable systems. For water and energy companies facing the challenges of AMP8 and Clean Power 2030, Quell offers a cost-effective way to safeguard critical assets like substations and treatment works without the need for 24/7 site monitoring. John joins the Utility Week Live Innovation Lounge to share how Quell can help the sector move from reactive emergency planning to automated, climate-ready protection.