Deep Dive Workshop

Intelligent Energy Systems for Inclusive, Just and Sustainable Energy Solutions

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (GMT+8) ADB Headquarters, Manila Organized by GIZ
Overview

Intelligent energy systems are a catalyst and the key to inclusive, just and sustainable energy transitions, as they enhance resilience and optimize development, operation and management of clean energy solutions. Intelligent energy systems provide the requisite platform for decarbonization of energy systems through data sharing, analysis as well as demand and supply optimization. They increase productivity, efficiency, safety, security, reliability and sustainability of clean energy solutions. Despite their high relevance, intelligent energy systems are yet to be fully mainstreamed and operationalized due to prevailing gaps and barriers on information, infrastructure and skills/knowledge.

There are already various attempts by multiple actors including GIZ to fill the gaps and to overcome the barriers for digital transformation in just energy transition. There is a need for dissemination of knowledge, skills and experiences to a wider audience active in building resilient, and intelligent energy systems. In this backdrop, the Energy Working Group of GIZ's internal sector network TUEWAS is sharing examples of real experiences from the countries in Asia and the Pacific regarding development and application of intelligent energy solutions and digital tools in the field of clean energy.

Agenda
  • 4:00 – 4:05 p.m.

    Welcome, Background and Objectives

    Dr. Narayan Prasad Chaulagain, Senior Energy Specialist, GIZ Nepal

  • 4:05 – 4:10 p.m.

    Opening Remarks

  • 4:10 – 5:15 p.m.

    Pecha Kucha Presentations

    Digital Demand Side Management: QR Code Information in Energy Labels for Consumer
    Maraida Licerio, National Coordinator, ACTMEPS Project, GIZ Philippines

    Leveraging Digital Tools to Promote Energy-Efficiency in Buildings
    Mohammad Irshad Khan, Commission Manager, and Laiba Liaquat Khan, Technical Advisor, GIZ Pakistan

    Highlighting the Nexus of Innovation in Energy Initiatives in the Philippines
    Engr. Niñaliza Escorial, Deputy Executive Director and Officer-in-Charge, DOST–PCIEERD, Philippine Government

    Scaling Decentralized Renewable Energy through Digitalization, Grid Integration, and Innovative Financing
    Manav KC, Energy Advisor, GIZ Nepal

    From Data to Dispatch: Enabling Reliable vRE Integration through Forecasting Systems
    Christoph Luerssen, Power System Transformation Lead, GIZ Indonesia

    From Data to Decisions: Leveraging SIPET for Intelligent Energy Planning in Southeast Asia
    Maximilian Heil, Regional Project Coordinator, GIZ Thailand

    SEERI: Advancing Energy Transition Planning through Data-Driven Intelligence and Digital Innovation
    Annisa Sadanoer, Implementation Manager, Digital Green Innovation, GIZ Indonesia

    Powering Just Industrial Transition: GRIPS2's Intelligent Solar-Storage Model for Inclusive Decarbonization
    Rojen Kumar Shrestha, Project Coordinator, and Chadani Pandey, GEDSI Specialist, Practical Action Nepal

  • 5:15 – 5:25 p.m.

    Q&A and Open Discussion

  • 5:25 – 5:30 p.m.

    Closing