How Can We Make the Best Use of Limited UK Land Space?

Time: 15:15 - 16:00

Date: Day One - 4 June

Synopsis

  • What are the best spaces available that do not encroach on farmland, or have potential planning constraints?
  • What alternatives are local authorities exploring for PV?
  • Storage integration in rooftop solar – how to reduce bottlenecks.
  • How best to work with farmers and farmland for PV?
  • Understanding how land use misconceptions hinder reaching the 70GW target, and how industry, government and trade bodies must counter these misconceptions
  • What does the solar industry need to support the development of solar farms whilst protecting BMV land?

Speaker

  • Dave Elvin, UK Solar Summit, SpeakerDave Elvin Development Director - Island Green Power
  • Declan Keiley Head of Business Development UK & Ireland - Lightsource bp
  • Mike Childs Head of Science, Policy & Research - Friends of the Earth
  • Guy Parker, UK Solar Summit, SpeakerGuy Wychwood Director - Wychwood Biodiversity Limited
  • Charlotte Healey, UK Solar Summit SpeakerCharlotte Healey Head of Solar, UK - Statkraft
  • Jonathan ScurlockJonathan Scurlock Chief Adviser - Renewable Energy and Climate Change - National Farmers' Union (NFU)

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