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THE C ONVERSATION 10 The battery storage visionary Matt Allen, founder and CEO of Pivot Power, speaks to Denise Chevin about his bold ambition to revolutionise electricity storage and facilitate the take up of electric vehicles (EVs). 12 Unlocking the value of fl exibility for networks Andrew McKenna from Northern Powergrid discusses the implementation of the company's fl exibility services. MARCH ISSUE 30/2019 THE APPLICATION 24 Staying safe and smart Interview with Siemens energy management division head of cyber security Volker Distelrath. 26 Investing in energy An update on SSEN's £1 billion Caithness-Moray transmission link project. 29 Data driven drones Smith Brothers Liam Smith explains why drone technology continues to shape the electrical engineering sector. 30) Industry insight - Omicron. NETWORK / 4 / MARCH 2019 8 THE CONVERSATION NETWORK OF THE FUTURE Editor Alec Peachey outlines Network's central theme and provides a breakdown of the trends that will sit under it. 20 THE APPLICATION MAPPING OUT THE FUTURE Nadine Buddoo discovers how network operators are helping to deliver the smart cities of the future. 35 THE FUTURE ENERGY TRANSFORMATION Editorial board member Darren Jones discusses the key trends that are emerging in the sector and the barriers that need to be overcome in order to deliver a once in a generation transformation of the energy system. Jonathan Brearley, senior partner, networks, Ofgem Bernard Magee, head of strategy and marketing for power networks, Siemens John Scott, independent consultant Ed Gill, UK head of press & public affairs, Energy Networks Association Louise Kingham OBE, chief executive, Energy Institute (EI) Chris Clarke, energy strategy director, Wales & West Utilities Richard Court, head of regulation and external affairs, Cadent Tim Rotheray, director, Association for Decentralised Energy John Parsons, networks portfolio manager, BEAMA Matt Rudling, director of customer services, UK Power Networks Mark Thompson, head of energy, Innovate UK Roger Hey, future networks manager, Western Power Distribution Maxine Frerk, director, Grid Edge Policy Darren Jones technology manager – power grids division, ABB Ben Graff, head of T2 stakeholder engagement - National Grid Ellen Bennett, publishing director, utilities Faversham House EDITORIAL BOARD 14 Making customers matter Editorial board member Maxine Frerk discusses the role of customer engagement groups and the progress being made in this area at SGN. 16 Industry insight – Fugro. 46 Making space for change Q&A with Dr Richard Jack, product manager at Build Test Solutions. Peter Jones, technical manager, Energy Research Partnership.