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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 A. Grid reliability and demand management
In this session we turned to the critical role of grid technologies in enabling the transition to renewable power systems. This session explored how to maintain grid reliability and manage demand as countries scale up clean energy solutions.
Experts shared research and practical insights on balancing intermittent renewable generation with stable supply, and on innovative approaches to demand-side management.
Speakers included
Chris Woodruff, Oxford University, British International Investment (moderator)
Susanna Berkouwer, University of Pennsylvania – grid reliability
Robyn Meeks, Duke University – demand management
Samir Ashta, Chief Financial Officer, Apraava Energy
#climatetech #renewableenergy #gridtechnology #energytransition #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 A. Grid reliability and demand management
In this session we turned to the critical role of grid technologies in enabling the transition to renewable power systems. This session explored how to maintain grid reliability and manage demand as countries scale up clean energy solutions.
Experts shared research and practical insights on balancing intermittent renewable generation with stable supply, and on innovative approaches to demand-side management.
Speakers included
Chris Woodruff, Oxford University, British International Investment (moderator)
Susanna Berkouwer, University of Pennsylvania – grid reliability
Robyn Meeks, Duke University – demand management
Samir Ashta, Chief Financial Officer, Apraava Energy
#climatetech #renewableenergy #gridtechnology #energytransition #sustainabledevelopment #adaptation #resilience #africa #asia #developmentfinance #climateaction #technologyforgood
