This session explored the fundamental components of the electricity grid—substations, transformers, lines, and cables—and how different electricity grid technologies (such as smart grids) can be deployed to support and allow for a broad participation in the energy transition. Participants learned about the challenges related to modernising grid infrastructure and supply chains constraints, essential for embracing the complexity of the energy transition. (Recording unavailable). 

Participants dove into technologies and approaches that allow electricity grid operators to manage demand and supply in an energy system with increasing shares of variable renewables. NGOs gained critical insights of the related opportunities and challenges and explore the implications of demand-driven decarbonisation initiatives, such as 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE), that aim at sourcing carbon-free energy in a time and location-matched manner.

This session covered modern electricity metering, including smart meters, and the pricing structures that determine consumer costs. Participants learned about emerging trends in dynamic pricing and data monitoring and how these changes can unlock flexibility offered by individual consumers. Participants also learned how these insights can strengthen NGOs’ efforts for fair and inclusive energy transition.