Grid Modernization: Enabling Electrification and the Transition to Renewable Energy

​The clean energy transition hinges on how boldly governments and power sector stakeholders reshape electricity systems to balance rising demand with reliability. As economies electrify, grid modernization becomes essential to enable renewable integration, economic growth, and energy security. The Iberian blackout debate underscores the need to separate systemic challenges from renewables’ role, while global experiences show that with the right reforms, renewables can lower costs, enhance resilience, and support orderly fossil fuel phaseouts. This session convenes international stakeholders to exchange lessons and chart credible pathways for building renewable-ready power systems.