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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 Anthony Bivens, head of networks, BEAMA Sul Alli, director of safety, strategy and support services, UK Power Networks 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 Peter Jones, technical manager, Energy Research Partnership. THE C ONVERSATION 10) The smart energy blind spot Current operational telecoms systems are not fi t for a DSO future. Jane Gray reports on the key outcomes of a Network debate hosted in association with Nokia and Joint Radio Company (JRC). 13 The growth of green gas Matt Hindle, head of gas at the Energy Networks Association (ENA), discusses the gas networks role in delivering net zero emissions by 2050. JUNE ISSUE 33/2019 THE APPLICATION 20 Enabling the energy revolution The shift to digital technology presents many challenges for the energy sector, but it could also create new opportunities, with the emergence of micro-grids and private networks. Network spoke to Ibrahim Cobanoglu, digital lead for ABB Power Grids, to fi nd out more. NETWORK / 4 / JUNE 2019 8 THE CONVERSATION EMBRACING CHANGE Andreas Lips, general manager, e-mobility, Shell – talks to Network editor Alec Peachey about how the energy and transport sectors are aligning to accommodate the millions of expected electric vehicles on UK roads. 18 THE APPLICATION STEPPING INSIDE THE WORLD OF VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS As the grid transitions to low-carbon energy sources, internet-based applications, like virtual power plants are being used to offer balancing, fl exibility services and peer-to-peer trading. Jamie Hailstone spoke to some of the key fi gures involved with current trials to fi nd out more. 24 THE FUTURE INNOVATION DELIVERED Editor Alec Peachey spoke to UK Power Networks head of innovation Ian Cameron about the work the network operator is doing. 14 Achieving net-zero carbon Duncan Botting, managing director of Global Smart Transformation, looks at the reality of the challenge brought about by the Committee on Climate Change's Net Zero report. 30 Creating a digital twin Jeff Casey, business development director, UK, Burns & McDonnell – discusses the advantages of a digital twin in the power sector.