Speaker: Sotiris Georgiopoulos, Director of Distribution System Operator, 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.
BIOGRAPHY
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.
About the Seminar Series
The Innovation Seminar Series is organised by a number of initiatives across the University and has a lineup of brilliant speakers who are at different stages in their Innovation and Entrepreneurship journey. If you are a member of the University of Cambridge community interested in all things entrepreneurial, this is a series for you!
This series of seminars happens monthly and speakers will present their ideas and experiences on how innovation impacts their endeavours.
- We have a varied list of speakers, from academics turned in to entrepreneurs all the way to established companies.
- The format is a 45 minute talk, followed by Q&A.
- Attendance is free
Come and join the talk with Sotiris.
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/zuRU8LEphJ
The Energy IRC is pleased to be hosting this seminar with the Maxwell Centre, as a part of the Innovation Seminar Series.