Future Energy Demand Horizons: Shaping Investment and Deployment Strategies for 2027

Time: 15:30 - 16:00
Date: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Theatre: Plenary

Synopsis

  • How are emerging electrification trends across transport, heating, and industrial processes reshaping forecasts for energy demand patterns by 2027?
  • What data-driven approaches are leading investors using to identify high-growth demand centres that will require accelerated renewable deployment?
  • How should developers adjust their site selection and project design strategies to align with projected demand shifts and grid capacity evolution by 2027?
  • What role will energy-intensive industries (data centres, green hydrogen, manufacturing) play in creating new demand hotspots, and how can renewable developers position themselves to capitalise on these opportunities?
  • How are corporate sustainability commitments and regulatory pressures influencing energy procurement strategies, and what implications does this have for project development pipelines through 2027?

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