Solar & Storage Live UK 2026: agenda and talks
48 sessions across 5 theatres. Times and access details as published by the organiser — always check the official programme on the day.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
- 12:20–12:40Panel Discussion: Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) – New BRE Fire ResearchUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
KT Tan, Chief Technical Officer, Viridian Solar · Daroon Ramadani, Senior Policy Analyst - Economic and Network Regulations, Solar Energy UK · Luke Gonzales, Consultant, CGM Group UK
- 14:30–14:50Solar and storage in the Green Belt: unlocking ‘grey belt’ sitesUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Louise Leyland, Director, Pwa Planning
- 14:50–15:30Where does the UK stand in the global solar market?Utility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Chris Wilkinson, Senior Analyst, Rystad Energy
- 15:10–15:30Panel Discussion: Navigating evolving grid code requirements in a changing power systemUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Caspar Collins, Head of Power Systems UK, Blake Clough Consulting LTD · Elena Beianu, Policy Manager - Energy Infrastructure, RenewableUK
- 15:50–16:10Panel Discussion: Strengthening solar supply chains, from policy to productionUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Rachel Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Solar Stewardship Initiative · Duo Yan, Development Manager, Octopus Energy Generation · Leticia Han, General Manager, LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
Wednesday 23 September 2026
- 12:00–12:20Panel Discussion: Navigating planning reforms for hybrid utility-scale projectsUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Gareth Phillips, Partner, Pinsent Masons · Nigel Cussen, Senior Planning Director, Pegasus Group · Imogen Fawcett, Account Director, SEC Newgate UK
- 12:40–12:40Where does the UK stand in Europe’s solar market? Insights and key trends to watchUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Molly Morgan, Senior Research Analyst, Exawatt
- 14:20–15:00Panel Discussion: Inclusive Leadership as a Driver of Innovation: Talent, Safety, Purpose, and InfluenceUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Hollie Carek, General Manager, Opensolar · Rachel Hayes, Head of Consents and ESG, Solar Energy UK
- 15:00–15:20Enhancing biodiversity on solar farmsUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Ana Costa, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, Lancaster university
- 15:40–16:20Panel Discussion: Financing the next 20GW - where is the capital going to come from?Utility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Matt Black, Chair, Solar Energy UK
Thursday 24 September 2026
- 12:50–15:20Collaborating with solar developers to maximise biodiversity and protect threatened wildlifeUtility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Paul Wilkinson, Senior Business Conservation & Ecology Adviser, RSPB
- 13:30–14:30Panel: Can smarter asset management, O&M and AI unlock a more flexible grid?Utility-Scale TheatrePaid pass
Constantinos Peonides, CEO, MEGGITT