Energy 2016 forms part of the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week. Nick Blyth, Policy & Practice Lead, IEMA will be opening this year’s event, which will be followed by a packed, three-day seminar programme at the Energy Hub featuring leading industry experts on hot topics and trends
On day one Bekir Andrews, group sustainability manager at Balfour Beatty will address the need for ‘adapting to an ever changing energy landscape’ followed by an open Q&A session. The lunchtime panel discussion: Opportunities in residential to commercial energy storage’ will explore the relationship, journey and opportunities that exist between residential and commercial energy storage units, speakers include David Pickup, policy manager at the Solar Trade Association, Mark Donovan, principal engineer at UK Power Network Services and Marc Stanton, commercial director at Clean Power Solutions. Also on day one visitors will have the opportunity to find out about ‘paving the future of smart cities with energy from footsteps a revolutionising digital flooring concept by Pavegen.
Moving to day two, the lunchtime panel discussion: ‘Working towards a greener and more sustainable future’ looks at how the supply chain is working towards more sustainable and energy efficient commercial buildings with a specific focus of meeting the zero carbon target by 2020. Speakers include: Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party, Andrew Mellor, partner at PRP, Mark Harris, divisional building technology director at Kingspan Insulated Panels and Sara Kassam, head of sustainability development at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
The closing session on day two, chaired by Tony McNally, managing director at Climate Change Solutions with speakers including Jon Hunt, marketing manager at Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services, Matthew Dear, partnership manager at Hydrogen London – Greater London Authority and a number of other specially invited guests, will give an overview of the business opportunity that hydrogen and fuel cell technology offers. Fuel cells are already powering homes, work places and public buildings around the world – with many examples in universities and hospitals. They are also playing a role in the de-carbonisation of transport including cars, buses, taxis, heavy-duty vehicles, trains and even airplanes. This technology will also be key for the implementation of new de-centralised energy systems offering support for grid infrastructure and balancing of supply.
Day three will start with a focus on renewable energy and the biomass industry within the UK. Government incentives are being “reformed” and new innovative solutions have recently become available that will help reduce waste costs and generate energy. During the Seminar, ‘the changing face of biomass’, leading biomass industry figure, David Coyne, CEO of Ashwell Biomass, will discuss developments within the biomass sector and focus on how these are likely to affect and benefit the market.
Two great panel discussions will also be on the programme for the final day. The first one will ask: Are EV’s the solution to resolving the energy crisis?’ 2016 has seen a massive growth in the EV market with developments from the likes of Tesla, Nissan and even BMW. Speakers for this seminar include: Christopher Jackson, director at Flexisolar, Michael Wayne Bexton, head of energy projects at Nottingham City Council, Erik Fairbairn from Pod Point and Charlie Jardine, CEO and founder at EO Charging
The second discussion, ‘the great innovation pitch,’ will look at the latest innovations and forecasts for innovations in Energy. Confirmed speakers are: David Pybus, business development executive at Pavegen and Matthew Lumsden, managing director at Connected Energy.
Nathan Garnett, Event Director for Energy 2016, commented: “With recent huge governmental shifts such as the abolishment of DECC, the energy sector is undergoing significant change. However, being historically innovative and fast-paced we’re sure that the industry will continue to thrive. The seminar schedule for this year’s show is very much geared towards helping to highlight the latest solutions and new ways of working and so is not to be missed by anyone looking for a heads up on where the sector is heading. Importantly, as the first major event following the decision to leave the EU, Energy 2016 will also play a significant role in shaping strategy and settling nerves within the sector.”
Taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 18 – 20 October, the award winning UK Construction Week combines nine shows in one location. With over 24,000 trade visitors last year – a figure expected to double at this year’s event – the show boasts over 650 exhibitors. Visitors are able to attend Timber Expo, the Build Show, Civils Expo, the Surface and Materials Show, Energy 2016, Plant & Machinery Live, HVAC 2016, Smart Buildings 2016 and Grand Designs Live.
For more information, booking enquiries or to register for free to attend, please visit www.energyliveshow.co.uk or follow @UKenergyshow on Twitter.
