Ofgem SIF Launch: New challenges for RIIO-3

Join us to find out more about the new innovation challenges identified by the Energy Network Innovation Taskforce.
When

21/05/2026 11.00 - 12.30
Location

Online
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Ahead of the next Ofgem SIF (Strategic Innovation Fund) competition opening on Tuesday 26 May, join us to find out more about the new innovation challenges identified by the Energy Network Innovation Taskforce.

The Taskforce united senior leaders from across the energy ecosystem, and beyond, to define the transformational innovation challenges fundamental to building a smarter, more resilient, and affordable net zero energy system.

Full details of the new innovation challenges defined by the Taskforce will be published on Wednesday 13 May 2026 and will remain open for Ofgem SIF applications for the next five years.

The challenges are:

  1. Industrial and business connection acceleration
  2. Faster build and maintenance
  3. Instant use domestic energy devices
  4. Eliminating energy outages
  5. Decentralised system balancing

Make sure you are fully informed; this is your opportunity to find out more and ask questions!

RIIO-3 (Revenues = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs) is the third generation of Ofgem‘s framework and price controls to ensure that the monopoly companies operating the UK’s gas and electricity networks have sufficient revenue to run and invest in networks that efficiently deliver what customers value. 

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This Event is part of Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.

Decarbonising Great Britain’s energy networks is a huge undertaking, and it is urgent. Innovation is critical to reaching this goal. The Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund brings together the networks, the partners, the ideas and the people, to drive the innovation and transformation needed to accelerate the delivery of net zero by 2030.

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