- 12 November 2026
- 09:00AM – 01:00PM GMT
- Live Online
Why Attend
De-Risk Your Projects
Understand Clean Power 2030, grid constraints, workforce needs, supply chains and project delivery.
Navigate Technical Compliance
Get practical guidance on BESS thermal runaway mitigation, system positioning, and UK safety regulations.
Identify and Unlock Commercial ROI
Discover how to balance Capex with energy security through advanced grid balancing and storage.
Prepare for What’s Next
Hear from experts on technologies, trends and infrastructure shaping the UK’s energy storage landscape.
Event Highlights
Industry Insight
What’s Changing?
Understand the key developments influencing the UK's energy storage landscape.
Practical Focus
What Matters Now?
Explore the challenges and considerations facing professionals working in the sector.
Looking Ahead
What Comes Next?
Gain perspective on the future direction of energy storage and the opportunities ahead.
Audience
Electrical Contractors & Installers
Electrical & Design Engineers
Electricians
Project Managers
Architects & Specifiers
Energy & Sustainability Managers
BESS, Solar PV & Storage Providers
Grid & Smart Energy Companies
Fire Safety & Risk Specialists
Energy Consultants & Industry Advisors
Commercial & Business Development Professionals
Agenda
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Keynote:
The Commercial Reality of the UK's Clean Power Action Plan
The UK's Clean Power 2030 Action Plan has long-set an ambitious target — and it is clear that to ensure ambition meets reality, energy storage has a major role to play. This session will cut through the strategic language and outline how the roadmap for 2030 impacts those in charge of building it.
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Solar PV and Battery Storage: A Match Made in Heaven?
• Setting a new standard for energy independence
• Why the market works for accelerated uptake of solar PV and battery storage
• Residential versus commercial use cases
• What installers need to think about and provide for UK residences
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Fire Safety in Battery Storage Systems: What Installers Need to Know
• Factors for the location of the BESS
• The risk of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries
• Proactive battery energy storage fire risk strategies
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Energy Storage for Grid Balancing: Solutions and Strategies
• How BESS can provide peak shaving, frequency regulation, and voltage support
• The integration of smart grids – real-time monitoring and AI-driven solutions
• What role can hydrogen-based solutions play?
• Why scalability and diversity in storage investment is key
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Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES): The Road Ahead
• How ready is the UK’s infrastructure for LDES?
• Which LDES technologies will win the race?
• Exploring how LDES is a vital proposition for tackling grid constraint challenges
• The benefits and drawbacks of the cap-and-floor scheme
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Panel:
The Blueprint for Net Zero: Can Commercial Buildings Scale Without Battery Storage?
• Compliance challenges: Meeting strict net-zero and building regulations in large-scale designs
• Beyond lithium-ion: Exploring next-generation chemistry and the future of sustainable storage
• The circular economy and the commercial reality: Balancing upfront capex with long-term energy security and ESG targets
• Industry examples and use cases
FAQs
Is Ei Currents free to attend?
Yes. Ei Currents is a free-to-attend virtual event.
When and where is the event taking place?
The event will take place online from 09:00AM – 01:00PM GMT. The event material lists the date as 12 November 2026.
Who is the event for?
The event is aimed at electrical contractors, installers, engineers, electricians, project managers, specifiers, energy and sustainability professionals, BESS and solar PV providers, grid specialists, fire-safety professionals and energy consultants.
What will I learn at the event?
The programme covers Clean Power 2030, solar PV and battery storage, BESS fire safety, grid balancing, commercial buildings and net zero, and long-duration energy storage
Do I need any previous knowledge of energy storage?
The supplied event material does not specify a prerequisite or required level of prior knowledge. The sessions are designed around practical issues relevant to professionals working across the electrical and energy-storage sectors.
How long is the event?
It is a half-day event running from 09:00AM – 01:00PM GMT.
