Volker Beckers opened the session with a simple but powerful remark – “What a week!”. Reflecting on the General Election one week on, in which time the de facto ban on onshore wind has been lifted, and UKERC Advisory Board member Chris Stark appointed Mission Controller for Clean Power by 2030, Volker emphasised the significance of the discussions to follow, given the current political climate and its impact on energy policy.
In a wide-reaching discussion, the panel of experts provided their thoughts on how energy politics is set to change under the new government.
You can watch highlights of the webinar here: