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Energy storage and‘ behind the meter’ optimisation technologies are becoming increasingly popular with savvy farmers wanting to get the most from their renewable energy installations.
A ttending the Energy Now Expo on 8 and 9 February is the perfect chance to find out more about battery storage, new innovations and technologies in renewable energy, and the latest on government financial support.
“ Although there’ s been uncertainty around government subsidy for renewable energy over the last 18 months, the industry is becoming self-sufficient as it matures, and installations are increasingly cheaper to implement with further technological advancements being developed thick and fast,” says David Jacobmeyer, director of the Energy Now Expo.
“ The event has developed a number of features to ensure visitors can access the most up to date, innovative opportunities available in the renewable energy sector, and there are plenty to choose from,” says David.
A multi-streamed, debate led conference will play host to top industry experts who will discuss the latest topics in the renewable energy industry. Headline speakers include:
Nicholas Brooks, energy and infrastructure advisor at the Office for Low-Emission Vehicles( OLEV), will outline the government’ s plans for this exciting sector
Adam Simms, National Grid, will
discuss the future of grid services
Tim Simon, ROO-FIT accreditation manager at Ofgem, will guide visitors through the current FIT support and application process
Julia King DBE FREng, The Baroness Brown of Cambridge, member of the Committee on Climate Change, will speak about the impact of Brexit on the UK and climate change policy
Queries about on-farm renewable installations won’ t go unanswered, with over 200 exhibitors, representing each of the renewable sectors, as well as educational bodies, industry associations and business support services at hand to discuss available opportunities.
Features for the 2017 event include:
An‘ education zone’ an‘ advice clinic’ and a‘ new product development zone’
A‘ question time’ session on the continued opportunities within the Welsh renewables sector, chaired by BBC Wales environment correspondent, Steffan Messenger
The Energy Now Awards, rewarding farmers and landowners for their renewable energy achievements and efforts to reduce carbon emissions
To find out more about the event and register for your free ticket online, visit: www. energynowexpo. co. uk or call: 01293 854405
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