NEW DATE | Keeping the Lights on During Solar Storms: Space Weather as an Energy Sector Hazard
LOCATION
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BG
United Kingdom
Space weather, through solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and high energy cosmic rays, presents a risk to critical energy infrastructure in the UK. This meeting will bring together industry, academics, and government representatives to present and discuss the risks posed by this hazard (Session 1), how industry can utilise space weather services and resilience strategies to protect against extreme space weather (Session 2), and a panel discussion to create a space for coordination of space weather resilience strategies (Session 3). This is particularly important given how widespread the impacts of severe space weather could be, potentially impacting many energy organisations simultaneously. As the Sun builds towards its maximum magnetic activity around 2025, now is an appropriate time to bring the UK energy sector (industry, academics, and government representatives) together. This also aligns with the UK Government’s Severe Space Weather Preparedness Strategy, published last year, which outlined the need for a collaborative approach to resilience across the energy sector.
This event is jointly organised by RMetS, EDF, and the Hazards Forum.
This meeting was moved from the original date on Wednesday 15 March.
Agenda
27th Jun 2023 13:30 - 17:30
Session Chair: Matthew Allcock
Session schedule
Hide| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | Registration, Tea and Coffee | - - - |
| 14:00 | Welcome and Introduction | - - - |
| 14:10 | Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre – Space Weather Activities and Support to the Energy Sector | Mr S Machin |
| 14:35 | The Effects of Sever Space Weather on the Electricity Transmission System | Mr M Hofton |
| 15:00 | Understanding Geomagnetically Induced Currents in the GB Power Network | Dr G Richardson |
| 15:25 | Title TBC | A Glover |
| 15:50 | Developing our understanding of Severe Space Weather and its potential impacts on the UK | Mr M Prouse |
| 16:15 | Refreshment Break | - - - |
| 16:45 | Panel Discussion | - - - |
| 17:30 | Meeting Close | - - - |
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration for this event is open and attendance is available in person or virtually.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
Event jointly organised with:
Space weather, through solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and high energy cosmic rays, presents a risk to critical energy infrastructure in the UK. This meeting will bring together industry, academics, and government representatives to present and discuss the risks posed by this hazard (Session 1), how industry can utilise space weather services and resilience strategies to protect against extreme space weather (Session 2), and a panel discussion to create a space for coordination of space weather resilience strategies (Session 3). This is particularly important given how widespread the impacts of severe space weather could be, potentially impacting many energy organisations simultaneously. As the Sun builds towards its maximum magnetic activity around 2025, now is an appropriate time to bring the UK energy sector (industry, academics, and government representatives) together. This also aligns with the UK Government’s Severe Space Weather Preparedness Strategy, published last year, which outlined the need for a collaborative approach to resilience across the energy sector.
This event is jointly organised by RMetS, EDF, and the Hazards Forum.
This meeting was moved from the original date on Wednesday 15 March.
Agenda
27th Jun 2023 13:30 - 17:30
Session Chair: Matthew Allcock
Session schedule
Hide| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | Registration, Tea and Coffee | - - - |
| 14:00 | Welcome and Introduction | - - - |
| 14:10 | Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre – Space Weather Activities and Support to the Energy Sector | Mr S Machin |
| 14:35 | The Effects of Sever Space Weather on the Electricity Transmission System | Mr M Hofton |
| 15:00 | Understanding Geomagnetically Induced Currents in the GB Power Network | Dr G Richardson |
| 15:25 | Title TBC | A Glover |
| 15:50 | Developing our understanding of Severe Space Weather and its potential impacts on the UK | Mr M Prouse |
| 16:15 | Refreshment Break | - - - |
| 16:45 | Panel Discussion | - - - |
| 17:30 | Meeting Close | - - - |
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration for this event is open and attendance is available in person or virtually.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
Event jointly organised with:
