To combat the climate crisis and avoid the most severe impacts of climate change, 107 countries responsible for approximately 82% of global greenhouse gas emissions, have now adopted net-zero pledges. As part of this drive for net zero, it is increasingly acknowledged that a secure, resilient clean energy technology supply chain will be critical in harnessing emissions outcomes and capturing the economic opportunity inherent in the energy sector transition. However, supply chains are coming under increasing pressure across the globe, particularly for equipment such as HVDC related products, transformers and switchgear. 

The IEA estimates that USD $1.2 trillion of cumulative investment would be required to bring enough manufacturing capacity online by 2030 for the world to stay on track to meet its climate and energy goals. We also need to ensure adequate skills to execute the ambitious energy transition plans and targets we have set ourselves. Panelists at this session will share opportunities and challenges across stakeholder groups, to alleviate grid supply chain bottlenecks, addressing key areas like planning, financing, business models, and standardization.

Programme:

12:00 Pre-session alignment 

12:10 Opening remarks and introductions 

12:15 Panel discussion 

12:45 Closing remarks 

12:50 Close of session

Panelists:

• Catherine Vandenborre, Interim CEO, Elia Group 
• Pedro Pizarro, CEO, Edison International 
• Jon Moore, CEO, BloombergNEF 
• Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO, Hitachi Energy

Moderator: Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, CEEW 

Watch the session live from the Swedish Pavilion