The UK’s energy transition hinges on one vital element: battery energy storage systems (BESS). While renewables like solar and wind are essential, their intermittent nature demands a solution to balance supply and demand. BESS offers that solution, enabling renewable energy to flourish, reducing emissions and stabilising the grid. Through supporting BESS, the UK will strengthen its net-zero ambitions and energy security while cutting consumer costs.
This online roundtable was led by Harmony Energy one of the UK’s largest developers of BESS, we explored the untapped potential of energy storage. CEo Peter Kavanagh, explained how this sector is poised for rapid growth and how investors can be pivotal in transforming the UK’s energy future. This event provided a fantastic opportunity to engage with the forefront of energy innovation.
Who was this event open to?
This event was open to asset owners such as pension fund trustees and in-house executives, independent investment advisers, professional trustees and consultants. What's more, Harmony Energy kindly planted a tree at one of their sites for each attendee.
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Speaker
Peter Kavanagh, CEO, Harmony Energy
Peter is the CEO of Harmony Energy, one of the UK’s leading developers, owners and operators of battery energy storage projects. He co-founded Harmony Energy having spent 10 years in finance. He has over 16 years’ experience working across the renewable energy sector, in financing and development.
Host
Richard Giles, Senior Director and Community Lead, Pensions for Purpose
Richard is an experienced pension professional as a trustee and adviser. He has a portfolio of roles at Board and senior executive level reflecting his interests in education and investing for a better planet. His roles in pensions include Chair of Investment Committee for the £2.5bn United Utilities Pension Scheme, Board member for ESPS (UU Section) and Senior Director for Pensions for Purpose.
In addition, Richard Vice Chair for a multi-academy trust of 20 schools in Bradford, and is a board member at Bambisanani, a charity using sport to build bridges between students in the UK and South Africa. His previous roles include as Managing Director of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Partner at PwC and Scheme Actuary at Mercer.
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