SIEWConnects@Guangzhou – Strengthening Energy Systems for Tomorrow

The energy transition is progressing, with renewables expanding, digital tools enhancing real-time grid operations, and energy storage rapidly advancing. However, challenges such as ageing infrastructure, limited investment, and increasing system complexity remain. Addressing these gaps requires stronger collaboration across the public and private sectors, supported by innovative financing and enabling mechanisms.

This discussion will explore how technology, energy storage, and smarter financing can strengthen energy systems to meet future demands.

Key Discussion Questions

• How can we design energy systems today to meet the demands of tomorrow?

• What role will renewables play in future power systems?

• Where can digital technologies optimise operations and integrate diverse energy sources?

• How can energy systems better coordinate and manage distributed generation and storage?

• Which financing models are most effective, and how can they be scaled?

• What role can energy storage play in supporting reliable and flexible energy systems?