We need to integrate massive amounts of renewables led by wind and solar into the power grid, simultaneously addressing energy security and helping to accelerate the much-needed energy transition. Interconnectors will play a key role in facilitating the penetration of these renewables, while also driving cross border collaboration across countries and regions. Some markets, such as the EU, are aiming for a 15% electricity interconnection target by 2030 and many other regions such as Asia, North America and the Middle East are also expediting the development of interconnectors.  This session will explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating renewables and developing interconnectors at speed and scale from a power grid perspective.

Moderator: Roland Ruesch, Director, Innovation and Technology Centre, IRENA

Panelists:

H.E. Dr R Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & Internl Cooperation, Egypt

Giles Dickson, CEO, Wind Europe

Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO, Hitachi Energy

Watch the session live from the Swedish Pavilion