To achieve net-zero, it is essential that all sectors make use of renewable energy including transport, water supply, agriculture, data centers, and many others. How are renewable energy solutions being deployed and financed across these sectors? How is the private sector being engaged to deliver and operate renewable energy projects for state-owned transport and water sectors? What is the role of utilities in delivering renewable energy solutions in these sectors? What are the different renewable energy fuels being considered for transport (e.g. biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel)? What investments are being made by the private sector in sustainable aviation fuel? Is there a future for biofuels and which should be the priority uses in transportation including in agriculture?

The session will provide insights into the groundbreaking work being done in the Philippines to deploy solar PV on top of and adjacent to irrigation canals the current status and potential of agrivoltaics—an innovative practice that combines solar PV and agriculture to address land scarcity and boost energy and food production—in China; the successful modernization of marine transportation in the Philippines utilizes renewable energy technology; the empowering impact of women-led initiatives in driving the development of clean cooking markets and reshaping gender roles Nepal; and the development of a space-based decision support system that provides a comprehensive assessment and mapping of various renewable energy sources. The session will also include a report from the Water and Energy for Food Program (WE4F) on its $4 million grant program, which has provided technical assistance to more than 40 start-ups across South and Southeast Asia to benefit smallholder farmers through the adoption of technologies such as solar pumps, solar-powered cold storage, and biogas/mass.