1、reTechnology-Driven Energy Solutions for the Acceleration of Energy Transition in the Greater Mekong SubregionYejin HaEconomic Affairs OfficerEnergy DivisionUNESCAPAsia Pacific progress on achieving SDG 7Energy Access electricity progressing but clean cooking is laggingRemaining electricity access g
2、ap in rural areasNeed to focus on quality,reliability and affordability of electricity98.3%overallClean cooking access is off-track,especially in rural areas74.4%overallRapid rise in energy demand and large disparities across countries on renewable capacity growthRenewable Energy capacity gaining in
3、 some countries but share of renewables stagnantEnergy EfficiencyFailing to keep pace and slowingOther global regions demonstrate lower and improving energy intensity levels1990-20102010-20152015-2019SDGNet zero2021-2030TARGETSSDG 7 impacts on climate changeSlow progress on SDG 7 resulting in large
4、regression in SDG 13:GHG emissions COP28 OutcomesA decision including a call on governments to:transition away from fossil fuels triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 double energy efficiency by 2030 Global greenhouse gas emissions need to be cut 43%by 2030,compared to 2019 levelsAccelerating ene
5、rgy transition through technological innovationsTechnological innovations in the energy sector is transforming how energy is produced,distributed and consumed and with huge impact on accelerating the energy transitionExamples of Key Technologies:Smart grids Energy storage systems Blockchain AI and m
6、achine learningSmart GridsReliability and ResilienceEnergy efficiencyRenewable energy integrationConsumer empowermentSmart GridsIn GMS China is a global leader in smart grid technologies Emphasis on smart grids included in 12th Five-Year Plan(2011-2015)onwards with development of smart grid roadmaps