London, United Kingdom — June 26, 2026 — The United Kingdom's ambitious target of achieving 95% clean electricity by 2030, necessitating an estimated £40 billion in annual investment for clean energy infrastructure, will be a central theme at the Clean Power Summit 2026. Opening on June 30, 2026, in London, the event, which incorporates the UK Solar Summit, will gather key stakeholders to formulate actionable strategies for the nation's energy transition.
UK's Clean Energy Trajectory and Investment Needs
The Clean Power Summit 2026 is positioned as a critical gathering for shaping the trajectory of low-carbon power and bolstering energy sovereignty within the UK. According to the event's Overview Text, it will convene policymakers, developers, investors, and network operators. The UK's clean energy sector is experiencing substantial growth, with forecasts indicating continued expansion in solar, wind, and battery storage. The summit will address challenges such as grid access delays and supply chain vulnerabilities, aiming to accelerate the transition from planning to delivery for projects that will meet the 2030 clean energy targets.
Core Focus Areas: Solar, Storage, Wind, and Hydrogen
The Core Exhibit Sectors highlight specific areas of development. The Solar Energy & Storage Solutions sector will focus on utility-scale solar projects and advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discussions will cover storage integration, maximizing value within constrained energy systems, and managing supply chain risks for critical equipment. The Wind Power & Green Hydrogen Development sector will explore finance and investment for offshore and onshore wind, including floating wind technology. Green hydrogen development will also be a significant area, with sessions addressing scaling initiatives, funding mechanisms, and integration with e-fuels and green ammonia. The event will also explore broader grid upgrades and regional manufacturing capabilities essential for these clean power sources.
Convening Stakeholders and Policy Dialogue
The summit is designed to attract a comprehensive range of stakeholders, including policymakers, developers, investors, and procurement managers. Event Highlights indicate that attendees will gain insights directly from government leaders, including the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). High-level ministerial addresses, such as those delivered by figures like Michael Shanks MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, will provide strategic vision. The event will feature multiple concurrent content streams covering utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, collocated energy hubs, and green hydrogen, facilitating discussions on energy demand growth, market design, and supply chain resilience.
Organisational Backing and Strategic Value
The Organizer Profile details that the Clean Power Summit - UK Solar Summit is produced by Solar Media Ltd., a vital component of the Informa Markets Division, which is part of Informa PLC. Solar Media supports high-quality journalism across its media titles, contributing to the growth of the solar and energy storage industries. The event's value proposition for professional buyers and investors includes access to actionable strategies for achieving the UK's 2030 clean energy targets, delivering insights into policy developments, and facilitating critical partnerships. While specific historical attendee numbers are not explicitly provided, mentions of a "Previous Clean Power 2030 Summits Agenda" and a "2025 Photo Gallery" indicate a history of such gatherings.
For further details and registration, visit the official website at https://cp2030.co.uk.