Name
Making the Connection: Reforming the demand queue to unlock economic opportunities for the UK
Date & Time
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Speakers
Paul Glendinning, Director of Energy Systems, Northern Powergrid
James Whiteford, Head of Strategic Demand, NESO
Dave Watkins, Technical Solutions Director, VIRTUS Data Centres
Paul Glendinning James Whiteford Dave Watkins
Description

 

  • Where are we with grid connections reform and system planning? 
  • Navigating the challenge of system access to deliver connections 
  • How do we prioritise the demand queue for maximum economic and societal benefit? 
  • Can energy networks benefit financially from non-firm power demand? 
  • Should data centres receive preferential access in the connections queue given their economic and AI significance?

 

Location Name
Main Conference Room
Full Address
Convene, 133 Houndsditch
133 Houndsditch
London EC3A 7DB
United Kingdom