• The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, with solar energy playing a key part of reaching this target.
• Following the success and growth of the solar industry over the last year, 2023 saw the cleanest UK electricity mix in over 60 years.
• What is the impact of governmental policies from the current administration, including the National Infrastructure Planning Framework, Renewable Energy Market Reform, and other upcoming legislative reforms.
• What is the long-term energy plan for the UK following the recent lean towards oil and gas.

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Governmental Policy Changes and Impacts on the Solar Market. Marking just over 1 year since its foundation, this session will welcome back the UK Solar Task Force to analyse progress, celebrate new initiatives realised, discuss any new-found challenges, and will lay out a path for industry leaders to help combat these to ultimately reach Net Zero. Bringing together key players from government and industry to drive innovation towards the deployment target of up to 70GW by 2035, this session will divide into the Task Force’s key objectives around the strategic roadmap, electricity networks, skills, rooftop solar, and supply chain.

Get your finger on the pulse with this whistle-stop tour of the key data insights from the UK & Irish solar market, delivered by Solar Media’s very own award-winning Market Research team! What has been accomplished in the first half of 2024, and what is ahead for the next 6 – 12 months? Get the numbers you need, straight from the horse’s mouth!

A boost to the UK’s climate action ambitions, AR6 signifies a shift in priorities for the UK’s renewable energy industry. This session will explore:

• What’s different this year compared to 2023’s AR5?
• What will the future energy mix of the UK look like from 2024 onwards?
• How is this likely to change in the next few years?
• What’s on the cards for AR7, and what are the repowering considerations?

A 360 degrees examination of the National Grid. The panel will dissect the implications of the proposed £58 billion grid investment plan by National Grid ESO, analyse the grid's resiliency, and take a look ahead at what current modernisation is underway to accommodating the rapid growth of renewable energy sources.

What’s on the horizon for PV technology to ensure longevity and the best possible performance of your solar farm? From an industry leader, hear from Jinko’s Europe ESG Manager Mario Quintana on identification and analysis of ESG aspects, reporting, risks and opportunities and best industry practices.    

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As the first G7 country to sign a net zero commitment into law in 2019, the UK set itself as a leader in fighting climate change. But since then, how has the landscape changed and what do we need to reach net zero more effectively and surpass the target of 70GW by 2035?

• Challenges and strategies for effective grid connection and transportation.
• What are the holistic approaches to grid connectivity and power distribution? What role does your local authority play in this?
• What are the remaining barriers to accelerating grid connections and how we are tackling them?
• How to best manage assets when considering grid-related challenges.