b'Partner News Autumn 2023 7IET updatesPowering Net Zero With the UK and other countries aroundThe UKs net zero targets are realistic andAs the worlds largest renewable energy the world setting ambitious targets for netachievable but will only be achieved ifcompany, we develop, construct and zero and the need to deliver on sustainablewe can unlock the funding gap to enableoperate wind, solar, battery storage energy sources, what will the future ofthe transition and invest in the grid toand green hydrogen projects, we are power generation look like? And who willbetter support renewables regeneration,committed to creating a future where be the engineers and technicians to drive itsubsidise green solutions and train peopleeveryone has access to affordable zero forward?in necessary green skills.carbon energy.This is a question we are trying to answerWhat are the biggest barriers andHow realistic are the UK and other during Powering Net Zero Week, threechallenges that stand in the way ofcountries Net Zero targets and do you co-located conferences that will provide aachieving Net Zero targets?think they can/will be achieved?comprehensive view of current technologies, new initiatives and what needs to happenThe biggest barriers and challenges areWe need a clear and aggressive target in next.cost, availability of rare earth metals andorder to be able to engage and get buy in the cultural backlash associated with this,from all areas to have a chance of reversing Taking place between 14-17 November 2023a systemic approach is needed.some of the effects of climate change. We in Glasgow, Powering Net Zero will featurethink that the UK targets are very much five content streams over three conferences;How big of a role will emergingachievable, but we need to act now.Energy Storage, EVI: Charging Ahead andtechnologies and innovative engineering Renewable Power Generation.play in achieving Net Zero and becomingHow big of a role will emerging more sustainable?technologies and innovative engineering Powering Net Zero Week has been timedplay in achieving Net Zero and becoming to take place just ahead of COP28, andThis is undeniably huge, but equally hugemore sustainable? is an opportunity to share the latestis the cultural/behavioural shifts required. technical solutions and take away strategiesEV for example will be critical to net zero,Massiveas a company we have made that will feed into international Net Zerobut the more sustainable element here isthe move in 2021 into the green hydrogen development.reducing the amount people drive singlespacea relatively new and emerging occupancy vehicleswhich can also betechnology which we believe will be a key A view from our Partners unlocked in part by technology.player in achieving Net Zero. Openreach RES Find out more about Powering NetHow realistic are the UK and otherWhat initiatives or projects are yourZero week and register your place countries Net Zero targets and do youorganisation involved in to support on our website: events.theiet.org/think they can/will be achieved? Net Zero and sustainability targets?powering-net-zero'