ECA digital series showcases stories and solutions spearheading the electric transformation
On Tuesday 13th September, the Royal Society hosted the launch of ‘Leading the Charge’.
A premier screening of series highlights was shown to industry delegates followed by a panel discussion and Q&A chaired by multi award-winning broadcaster and journalist Rob Smith, and featuring Steve Bratt, Group CEO of ECA, Ruth Devine, Chair of TESP, and Pete Robinson, Project Manager of Robinson and Lawlor.
Attendees included ECA executives, contributing organisations, sector thought leaders, and members of the wider electrotechnical community.
The suite of series content, including interviews, short films, articles and a documentary, is now available, telling the stories of organisations and professionals from across the electrotechnical ecosystem, who are powering the transition to net zero.
The digital series champions electrotechnical professionals creating a cleaner world, decarbonising the UK energy network, electrifying heat and transport, developing smart buildings and improving energy efficiency. It celebrates the work of electrotechnical installers who are crucial in driving the transition; highlighting opportunities across EV infrastructure, smart grids, and renewable energy, among other new technologies.
Leading the Charge explores progress in areas such as renewables, energy storage, retrofitting, automation, electrical safety, policy and training, and provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practice, while raising awareness and inspiring the next generation.
Those we hear from include the series’ Content Partners; the National Grid, UK Power Network, Megger, Actemium, 24-7 Group , Electricl Heating Company, JTL, Luceco, Data Communications Company and TNEI. Other industry leaders providing their input include Mike Pitts and Jamie Taplin of Innovate UK, Lesley Rudd of Electrical Safety First, Andrew Weston of Imtech, Professor Jon Lovett of the University of Leeds, and many more.
Watch the 30 minute documentary, Leading the Charge Towards Net Zero
Discover The Electrotechnical Sector’s Role in the Transition to Net Zero