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Powering the Green Technology Revolution in the UK: Can We Really Do It? [Live & Online Event]

The way we live, work, and govern our world is becoming increasingly unsustainable—and time may be running out to make meaningful changes.

Jun
18
18 Jun 2025 /  
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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University of Surrey - Rik Medlik Building (Block MS) , Guildford , GB

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Even in the UK, with its often cloudy skies, solar and wind energy can play a big role in replacing fossil fuels. With smart planning and the right infrastructure, the UK can achieve a fully clean energy system. We will also look at how artificial intelligence can help speed up this transition.

We will also showcase how the University of Surrey is leading by example—with a major solar energy project aimed at becoming a local net-zero carbon campus by 2030.

The way we live, work, and govern our world is becoming increasingly unsustainable, and time may be running out to make meaningful changes.

Live Event  - register at  https://localevents.theiet.org/ab5284  

On-line      - register at https://localevents.theiet.org/c65ee0

Renewable Energy

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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18 Jun 2025 

7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Organiser

  • Surrey Local Network

Registration information

Live Event  - register at  https://localevents.theiet.org/ab5284  

On-line - register at https://localevents.theiet.org/c65ee0

Speakers

Prof. Ravi Silva

Director Institute of Advanced Technology - University of Surrey

Professor S. Ravi P. Silva CBE FREng is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Institute for Sustainability and the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey. An expert in nanotechnology and renewable energy, he leads pioneering research in solar photovoltaics, energy materials, smart grids, and sustainable electronics. With over 650 publications and 50 patents, his innovations have advanced clean energy technologies. A Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and recipient of numerous international awards, Professor Silva is also spearheading Surrey’s drive toward carbon net zero by 2030, including the development of a 12.5MW solar farm. His work exemplifies the UK's leadership in the green technology revolution.

Location

University of Surrey - Rik Medlik Building (Block MS)

Stag Hill Campus
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7JP
GB

The University of Surrey campus is on the North side of Cathedral Hill. The main access road turns off from the cathedral roundabout. Park in the main car park, just beyond the private AQA Car Park. Parking is available to campus visitors and unrestricted after 7 pm. The Surrey Business School (Rik Medlik Building) is directly across the road from the car park. Penalty charges are now being applied rigidly up to 7pm.