Speaker: Sotiris Georgiopoulos, UK Power Network
Abstract: Electricity demand is projected to double by 2050 as we electrify our economy.
At the heart of the energy transition are the electricity distribution networks, the wires and poles that bring electricity to our homes and businesses.
This talk looks at the current state of play of electricity networks and the role of digital technologies and consumer engagement in keeping costs down whilst we are upgrading our infrastructure.
Bio
Sotiris leads UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO). He joined the organisation in 2005 as a graduate engineer. He has worked in engineering, construction and innovation. For the last decade he has championed innovative ways to plan and operate our networks such as flexible connections and the development of flexibility markets.
Committed to driving collaboration to deliver a smarter, more flexible network and facilitate Net Zero, Sotiris is also Chair of the ENA’s Open Networks project. Sotiris studied electrical engineering at the University of Manchester and has an MBA from the University of Cambridge.