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Mitigating and adapting to climate change demanded the widespread adoption of innovative technologies. Development finance played a critical role in supporting the private sector to demonstrate the viability of these technologies and deliver adaptation at scale.
This conference brought researchers and practitioners together to share insights on the challenges and opportunities in climate technology adoption across Africa and Asia.
Session overview: Grid technologies – the transition to renewable power systems
Part B. Grid infrastructure and energy trading
The second part of the grid technologies discussion focused on the infrastructure and market mechanisms needed to support renewable power systems. Experts explored how energy trading and investment in grid infrastructure can enable a smooth transition to clean energy while ensuring reliability and affordability.
This session brought together leading voices from academia and industry to share insights on energy markets, financing models, and innovative approaches to building resilient power systems.
Speakers include
Chris Woodruff, Oxford University, British International Investment (moderator)
Nicolas Ryan, Yale University and CEPR – energy markets
Satish Talmale, Chief Executive Officer, Energrid
Chris Flavin, Chief Executive Officer, Gridworks
Evan Rice, Chief Executive Officer, Etana Energy
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#climatetech #renewableenergy #gridtechnology #energytransition #energytrading #sustainabledevelopment #adaptation #resilience #africa #asia #developmentfinance #climateaction #technologyforgood
Mitigating and adapting to climate change demanded the widespread adoption of innovative technologies. Development finance played a critical role in supporting the private sector to demonstrate the viability of these technologies and deliver adaptation at scale.
This conference brought researchers and practitioners together to share insights on the challenges and opportunities in climate technology adoption across Africa and Asia.
Session overview: Grid technologies – the transition to renewable power systems
Part B. Grid infrastructure and energy trading
The second part of the grid technologies discussion focused on the infrastructure and market mechanisms needed to support renewable power systems. Experts explored how energy trading and investment in grid infrastructure can enable a smooth transition to clean energy while ensuring reliability and affordability.
This session brought together leading voices from academia and industry to share insights on energy markets, financing models, and innovative approaches to building resilient power systems.
Speakers include
Chris Woodruff, Oxford University, British International Investment (moderator)
Nicolas Ryan, Yale University and CEPR – energy markets
Satish Talmale, Chief Executive Officer, Energrid
Chris Flavin, Chief Executive Officer, Gridworks
Evan Rice, Chief Executive Officer, Etana Energy
✅ Subscribe for more expert discussions on climate technology adoption, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
#climatetech #renewableenergy #gridtechnology #energytransition #energytrading #sustainabledevelopment #adaptation #resilience #africa #asia #developmentfinance #climateaction #technologyforgood
