As the energy transition accelerates and variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar power expand rapidly, long-duration energy storage (LDES) is emerging as a critical solution. Technologies such as liquid air storage, compressed air storage, flow batteries, and thermal energy storage can store excess renewable energy for extended periods, even across seasons, enhancing energy security and independence. The UK has been at the forefront of LDES innovation, with researchers, innovators, and technology providers already piloting these technologies.

The online workshop - which we organise together with the British Embassy Budapest - will delve into the most promising LDES technologies and their applications. UK experts will present innovative pilot projects showcasing three different technologies, highlighting technological and economic advancements and their potential for wider deployment. A panel discussion featuring UK and Hungarian stakeholders, including regulators, project owners, and potential end-users, will explore regulatory and market barriers that need to be addressed.

Confirmed speakers:

• Opening speach by Mr. Andrew Davidson, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Budapest
• Chris Yendell, Project Development Manager EU at Gravitricity Ltd.
• Professor Yulong Ding, Founding Chamberlain Chair of Chemical Engineering, Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage
• John Senff, Director Sales Engineering, Invinity Energy Systems
• Sarah Keay-Bright, Market Strategy and Investment Manager at National Energy System Operator

• David Jones, Senior Policy Manager at OFGEM

• dr. Krisztina Gyepes, Head of Legal at STS Group

• dr. Gergely Szabó, Head of Department of International Affairs, Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority

• Viktor Rácz, Senior Research Associate at REKK

Participation is free, please register below.