In the Spotlight: Space Solar webinar

In the latest of the APM’s International Space Sector Interest Network Spotlight webinar’s, we focus on the hot topic of solar energy from space.

Space Solar aims to develop Space-Based Solar Power for the benefit of our stakeholders and the world. On Wednesday 8 July, David Homfray, CTO at Space Solar explained how their work will support the transition to Net Zero and provide global energy security, delivering a safe and secure world where clean, affordable energy is available to all.

As project professionals, we know that the ultimate test of a megaproject isn’t just the physics it’s the scale, the manufacturing, and the execution. David explained how Space Solar is turning sci-fi into reality, and how robust programme management will deliver clean, baseline energy from space.

Webinar resources

David has kindly allowed his presented material to be made available for viewing. The webinar recording on Vimeo, is now available in our APM resources area and also embedded below for reference.

This webinar is suitable for professionals with any level of experience.

Speaker

David Homfray, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Space Solar

David has spent over two decades designing and building some of the most complex energy systems imaginable. He was previously the Space Energy Lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult and served as the Engineer-in-Charge of JET, the world’s largest operational nuclear fusion experiment.

Notably, David was also one of the foundational figures behind the inception of the UK's flagship STEP programme, which stands for Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production. As one of the very first people on that project, David helped shape the strategic roadmap for what has become a multi-billion-pound national endeavour to build a prototype commercial fusion power plant.

Host

Dr Mary Coan Skow, Agency Risk Management Officer

In this role, which she helped formulate and establish, Dr. Skow integrates risks from various boards and forums to achieve perspective on top-enterprise risks. 

Additionally, she champions risk leadership initiatives through the facilitation of risk communication and clarifies risk posture. 

Prior to her current position, Dr. Skow served as the strategic evaluation program manager for the Chief Program Management Officer at NASA Headquarters, where she excelled at motivating diverse teams and initiating strategic initiatives. She previously held the role of portfolio analyst at Headquarters for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where she was responsible for understanding and working with the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate for the Human Landing System, Gateway and other major programs.