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Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix

Inquiry

This inquiry is to look at how the energy mix of the UK needs to change in the near future and what technologies (small fission reactors, hydrogen, geothermal, tidal, wave, solar, batteries storing renewable-derived energy, and biomass) might be applied immediately to deliver a national capability to keep the power on while delivering against net zero targets. The focus would be on what on-demand generation technologies might be deployed when renewables are insufficient to meet demand. This would touch on current options needing investment in both resource and skills development and any regional variations. 

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 25 August 2023.

Upcoming events

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Wednesday 13 December 2023
2:00pm Public
Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Oral evidence 13 December 2023
2:00pm
  • Richard Coulson (Chair at Wood Recyclers’ Association)
  • Philipp Lukas (CEO at Future Biogas)
  • Eddie Wilkinson (CEO at Melton Renewable Energy)
  • Angela Hepworth (Commercial Director at Drax)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster

Past events

Wednesday 15 November 2023
10:00am Public
Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Oral evidence 15 November 2023
10:00am
  • Paul Spence (Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at EDF Energy)
  • Alastair Evans (Director of Corporate and Government Affairs at Rolls-Royce SMR)
  • Tom Greatrex (CEO at Nuclear Industry Association)
  • Ciara Fox (Senior Metallurgist at MoltexFlex)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 25 October 2023
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Oral evidence 25 October 2023
10:00am
  • Ana Musat (Executive Director, Policy & Engagement at RenewableUK)
  • Tom Quinn (Head of Analysis & Insights at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult)
  • Chris Hewett (Chief Executive at Solar Energy UK)
11:00am
  • Jonathan Selwyn (Managing Director at Bluefield Renewable Development (BRD))
  • Duncan Clark (Senior Vice President and Head of UK and Ireland at Ørsted)
Room 16, Palace of Westminster

Contact us

  • Email: commonsesnz@parliament.uk
  • Phone: Media: 07720 202 985/ florenceo@parliament.uk
  • Address: Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA