EP.160 Fintan Slye, Director of the ESO and Chair of the Board

In this Energy Unplugged episode, we discuss what's next for the Future System Operator (FSO) and other hot topics in the UK ahead of the winter season. We’re pleased to be joined by Fintan Slye, Director of the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Chair of the Board, in conversation with our Managing Director for UK & Ireland, Dan Monzani.

Fintan joined the ESO in 2018, following from his position as the CEO of the EirGrid Group, the electricity system and market operator in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Prior to leading the EirGrid Group, he worked for McKinsey & Company and the ESB Group. He is both a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Ireland and, the Energy Institute, holding a Masters in Engineering Science and an MBA from University College Dublin.

Main topics include:

• The future of the FSO and how it will be affected by the new Energy Bill
• Security of supply and flexibility demand in regard to winter peaks
• Connections and accelerating network delivery
• Dealing with increasing imbalances—the role of Locational Marginal Pricing

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