Topic/ Summary: 

Stewart Whyte will provide a presentation on the BritNed electricity interconnector which operates between the UK and the Netherlands. His presentation will cover the following topics:

• What is an Electricity Interconnector.
• What role do Interconnectors play in the energy system.
• Overview of Asset Management on Interconnectors.
• The future of Interconnectors and how they will help achieve Net Zero.

Stewart will also provide an update on the IAM’s UK Chapter from his role as Chair of the UK Chapter including an update on vision, strategy and objectives and the chapter’s 3 year plan.

Agenda:

17.30 Light refreshments provided by University of Birmingham

18:00 Welcome - David Lyons, IAM Midlands Branch Chair

18.05 UK Chapter Update – Stewart Whyte

- Update to include.

18:20 Questions and Answers

18.25 The BritNed Interconnector – Stewart Whyte

18:55 Questions and Answers

19:10 Closing Remarks - David Lyons, IAM Midlands Branch Chair

Location: 

Room 127, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT – building Y8 on this map: edgbaston-campus-map.pdf (birmingham.ac.uk)

The School of Engineering is a five-minute walk from University Station, which is less than ten minutes from Birmingham New Street. Full access details, including details of parking, are available here: Getting here - Edgbaston Campus - University of Birmingham