Deep Dive Workshop
A Flexible and Distributed Power System: Storage, Grids, and Interconnectors
Friday, 6 June 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (GMT +8)
This session will provide a practical and interactive discussion building on lessons from the UK’s clean energy transition and development work that can support ADB’s developing member countries in scaling up renewable energy infrastructure, grid modernisation, and financing solutions.
The session will feature UK and regional experts discussing key policy frameworks, technological innovations, and investment strategies that have driven the UK’s success in decarbonising its power sector while ensuring energy security and economic growth. It will also draw on our development work and use of development finance, including through platforms like Gridworks
The workshop will be structure into two focused segments, each addressing a critical aspect of clean energy infrastructure development:
- Scaling Clean Energy Infrastructure – Lessons from the UK’s Clean Energy Transition and development work (e.g., Gridworks and Ayrton Fund), including insights on policy and market innovations and key takeaways relevant to Asia.
- Clean Power 2030 Mission – A forward-looking segment on emerging policy and market innovations and potential funding strategies that could introduce greater flexibility in energy systems.
AGENDA
11:00 - 11:10 a.m.
Scene Setter 1: Snapshot of the RE Landscape
Snapshot of the Role of Flexible Power Systems for Clean Energy Transition
Carbon Trust
11:10 - 11:20 a.m.
Scene Setter 2: Scaling Up Clean Energy Generation
Discussion on regulatory frameworks and incentives that have driven clean energy investment and innovation, as well as a sustainable supply chain
Peerapat Vithayasrichareon, Senior Energy Analyst – Power and System Integration, International Energy Agency
11:20 - 11:30 a.m.
Insights from an Industry Expert
Case study and best practices from an Offshore Wind developer perspective
Alma Roxas-Aguila, Country Director and Head of Philippines, Corio Generation
11:30 - 11:40 a.m.
The Case for Batteries and Energy Storage Systems
Case studies and best practices on BESS technology and distributed energy sources
Jovy Gill, Chief Executive Officer, Altilium Green Energy
11:40 - 11:50 a.m.
The Case for Interconnectors and Distributed Energy Sources
Insights on the role of electricity trading and interconnectors in a clean energy system
Rob Rome, UK National Grid Ventures, Director of Customer & Regulation
11:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Fireside Chat on Financing the Clean Energy Transition
Exploring financing and business models: Platforms and Public-Private Partnerships (Micro) grids Financing Platforms
Srini Nagarajan, Managing Director and Head of Asia, British International Investment
Marcus Stewart, Head of Secretariat, Green Grids Initiative
12:10 - 12:25 p.m.
Interactive Q&A
Audience Engagement and identification of key takeaways
Moderator: Cindy Cisneros Tiangco, Director, Energy Sectors Group for Emerging Areas
12:25 - 12:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Summary and potential areas for public-private collaboration