Programme - The Technology Industry (in partnership with techUK)
#CleanEnergyExchange21
Topic: Clean Energy Exchange: Technology
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Location: Virtual
What are technology companies doing to address the challenges of climate change and ensure their customers value their brand? Hear from leaders in the tech field about their experiences in sourcing clean energy through the various forms of PPA contracts available in the UK and abroad.
As business leadership on climate change continues to build, this event will be an exchange of best practice and market insights into purchasing renewable energy in the technology sector.
Many of the largest technology companies are signatories to RE100, and committed to powering themselves entirely through zero-carbon renewable energy in the coming decades. As the costs of wind and solar power continue to fall, this ambition is becoming a more cost-effective and resilient choice for energy buyers in smaller and medium sized businesses, as well as the big names.
Many are looking to establish long term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with renewable generators, who can then finance new wind farms or solar parks based on these contracts. Others will have the capacity to generate power onsite or a nearby site with a private wire connection. This event will explore experience using all of these models.
23 February 2021: technology |
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10:00 |
Welcome and Plenary |
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Chair: |
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Hitachi will outline the reasons for their decision to move towards renewable power, including their European goals and how this is being implemented at UK Head Office with solar. |
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CMS are a law firm who have been involved in the setting up of many PPA contracts, and will share their views on options for contract structure and making a long term arrangement work for both sides. |
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Zeigo are market making specialists who bring together energy buyers and renewable generators across Europe. They will share their insight into latest trends in pricing, supply and demand. |
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techUK will highlight what are the barriers and concerns of their members when considering renewable PPAs, which we intend to be addressed in a follow up publication to this event co-written by Solar Energy UK, Renewable UK and techUK |
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techUK will highlight what are the barriers and concerns of their members when considering renewable PPAs, which we intend to be addressed in a follow up publication to this event co-written by Solar Energy UK, Renewable UK and techUK |
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Q&A with Panellists |
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11:30 |
Close |
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techUK is the UK’s leading technology membership organisation, with more than 850 members spread across the UK. TechUK brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. |
Why attend?
- To learn from successful case studies in the industry
- To explore benefits of power purchase agreements including local community investment and engagement, contract terms and prices, variable consumption volumes and more
- To learn more about how to ensure regulatory compliance when it comes to reducing carbon emissions
- To consider what you need to know before embarking on this journey
Are you interested in speaking at this event? Please contact the team.