The Distributed Energy Show 2026

Pat leads ESI’s policy and research activities and works with ESI members to develop position papers and consultation responses that facilitate the development of energy storage on the island of Ireland

Edward Ross is Co-founder and Technical Director at Gridimp, a leading energy technology company whose purpose is to make demand-side flexibility a reality and drive the transition to a smart, flexible, low-carbon energy network. Edward leads the technical team and has extensive experience deploying complex software solutions to automate energy flexibility behind the meter. Gridimp’s cutting-edge cloud platform empowers AI-driven smart microgrids, automated control, and advanced analytics based on real-time meter data, delivering low-cost, low-carbon energy operations for non-domestic consumers. Edward is passionate about harnessing distributed AI to unlock the full potential of flexible energy assets.

Cathy McClay is Managing Director of National Grid DSO, where she leads the planning and operation of a smart, flexible distribution system that supports local customers and communities. With over 25 years in the electricity industry, Cathy has worked across the UK and Europe in roles spanning energy trading, strategy, and system operation. At National Grid System Operator, she led the opening up of ancillary service markets to new forms of flexibility, including batteries and demand-side response. She later led Trading and Optimisation at Sembcorp UK, managing a portfolio of flexible assets. Prior , Cathy was Director of Flexibility at ENOWA, the energy company of NEOM in Saudi Arabia, where she was responsible for ensuring that everything was in place to be able to balance and control the fully renewable energy system, including the design and implementation of the flexibility market. In addition, Cathy led the teams developing the physical flexible assets needed to balance the system, including a 2.1GW, 23 GWh pumped storage station in the desert. In December 2025, Cathy was appointed as the first Flexibility Commissioner for Great Britain.

Paul Harris is the Chief Executive Officer of Keep Energy Systems, a company focused on delivering innovative, low-carbon energy storage and resilience solutions. Paul has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace, defence and nuclear industries from his career with Rolls-Royce Plc, spanning project development, strategic partnerships, and commercial growth. He is passionate about accelerating the transition to net zero through practical, scalable engineering and robust business models.

Aditi Tulpule is a dual-qualified consultant solicitor and founder of 4D Energy Advisory, advising developers, sponsors and infrastructure investors on the bankability and commercial feasibility of distributed energy and flexibility assets.

At Ampyr Distributed Energy, he focuses on delivering behind-the-meter solutions that enable businesses to decarbonise and reduce energy costs.

Alex leads the development and delivery of district energy networks at HermeticaBlack. Alex has over 14 years of experience advising on and investing in assets in the UK.

Alexandra works as a Renewable Energy Relationship Director for Lombard, supporting businesses to accelerate their renewable energy adoption and drive sustainable growth.

Andrew Bailey is Head of Technical and Product at AlphaESS UK, specialising in deployed battery energy storage systems across residential, commercial, and utility scale projects.

Andrew leads Flexitricity’s end-to-end customer journey, spanning sales and marketing, onboarding, and the delivery of optimisation services.

Boris Davis is Head of Business Development at Lhyfe, a global pioneer in green hydrogen production.

Bret is responsible for the City’s Climate Change Strategy working in partnership with 25 plus voluntary, private and public sector organisations.

Bridget is leading the setting up of Regional Energy Strategic Planning for GB, a new role given to NESO in November 2023.