Decentralised Energy Forum

About This Event

The Renewable Energy Association is running a Decentralised Energy Forum on 5 November 2026 at its London offices in York House, Kingsway. The event is a member forum scheduled from 14:00 to 16:00, with both in-person and online attendance options available at no charge (£0 plus VAT). This is a recurring forum for REA members working in the decentralised energy sector.

The session will focus on flexibility in the UK energy system. The programme examines how the UK can maximise benefits from flexible energy resources, what government policy changes are needed to encourage flexibility, and what commercial opportunities will emerge in this area.

For SMEs and sustainability leads working on energy strategy, this forum offers insight into the policy and market direction for distributed energy resources. Understanding flexibility mechanisms matters for businesses planning on-site generation, storage or demand-side response, as government support and revenue opportunities increasingly depend on how assets can respond to grid needs rather than simply generate power.

Key Takeaways

• Deep-dive into flexibility in the UK energy system and how to maximise its benefits
• Government policy requirements to encourage flexibility in decentralised energy
• Commercial opportunities arising from flexibility markets and services
• Member-only forum for companies active in decentralised energy policy and projects

Who Should Attend

• REA members working in decentralised energy generation, storage or flexibility services
• Energy managers and sustainability leads planning distributed energy resources for their organisations
• Policy and commercial teams tracking flexibility market development and revenue opportunities