On November 19, 2024, USAID, and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) jointly hosted a high-level session titled ‘Envisioning Super Grids for Large-Scale Clean Energy Transition’ at the ISA Pavilion, Baku Stadium, during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. COP29 is focused on advancing global climate action and solutions, with an emphasis on addressing financial mechanisms. The session drove attention to establishing trans-regional green energy corridors, integrating electricity grids across South Asia, ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and African countries through super grids.
In order to integrate the regional electrical networks of South Asia, ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Africa, the session focuses on creating trans-regional green energy corridors with the goal of establishing a super grid that connects regional power networks, allowing for a widespread switch to renewable energy sources, especially solar energy. In order to satisfy growing energy demands and handle the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, the session examined the prospects and difficulties associated with developing such super grids, highlighting the significance of integrating clean energy resources across various locations.
This conversation made it easier for important players, such as transmission planners, , policy makers, business executives, and regional organizations, to share best practices and expertise in order to foster an atmosphere that is favorable to the creation and deployment of super grids. The technical needs for cross-border power transmission, financial models, regulatory obstacles, and policy harmonization were the main topics of discussion. In the end, the meeting encouraged international cooperation to improve energy security, stimulate economic growth, and quicken the shift to a net-zero energy future.
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The high-level session also witnessed a sap panel discussion that saw physical and virtual participation from the Government of Bhutan, Southern African Power Pool, Grid Controller of India Limited, PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited, Central Electricity Authority of India, ASEAN Centre for Energy.
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This collaborative discourse exemplified international collaboration, setting the stage for transformative progress in global energy transition. Most importantly, the ISA aad USAID partnership is driving regional energy cooperation and power trade across South Asia and beyond.
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