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The Conference of Parties (COP) is the main annual event for the global climate and energy transition. After securing the global target to triple the renewables and double on efficiency globally by 2030 at COP28 in Dubai, the world now has to deliver on its ambition: it's Time 4 Action.
The GSC along with its members and partners will represent the voice of the global solar PV industry to make sure world leaders take action on financing, grids, trade, skills, and other key enablers to ensure that solar can power a more just and sustainable world. Solar can deliver - now we need world leaders to deliver.
Let’s unite the voice of the global solar industry in Baku!
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Keys to unlocking Africa’s solar potential
Date: 13 November 2024
Time: 16:30-17:45
Location: Global Renewables Hub
Organisers: Global Solar Council
Type: Panel Discussion
This panel brings together high-level representatives from multilateral development banks (MDBs), government, the solar industry, and the finance sector to discuss actionable solutions for unlocking Africa’s solar potential. Key topics include:
- Innovative financing mechanisms to de-risk investments in large-scale solar projects.
- Policies and regulatory frameworks to attract private sector investment.
- The role of distributed solar solutions in increasing energy access in underserved regions.
- Cross-sector partnerships to drive technology transfer and capacity building.
Lowering the Cost of Solar in EMDEs: Ensuring a Global Just Transition
Date: 15 November 2024
Time: 15:45-17:00
Location : International Solar Alliance Pavillion
Organisers: Global Solar Council
Type: Panel Discussion
This session will provide the viewer with an understanding of the major challenges faced in EMDEs regarding access to climate finance. This discussion will be complemented by the constraints faced by various lenders to provide a well-rounded overview of the difficulties faced by each actor. Drawing from these challenges, the panel will focus on the potential solutions and will precise the role of public-private partnerships and private finance as an enabler of the energy transition.
Promoting Low-carbon Energy Transition and Accelerating Global Climate Action
Date: 18 November 2024
Time: 9:15-10:15
Location: UNFCCC Capacity Building Hub, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium
Organisers: Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO)
Type: Panel Discussion
The primary objective of the event is to facilitate capacity building on new power systems for accelerating the global energy transition and advancing climate action. Specifically, the discussion will focus on following topics:
- Mechanisms and Standards
- Collaboration
- Tools
- Best Practices and Case Studies
This event underscores the importance of capacity building on the new power system as a global climate action and emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to address the challenges and opportunities associated with this transformation.
Our Policy & Project Director, Abdallah Alshamali will speak at the event.
Renewable sources for small entrepreneurs around the world
Date: 15 November 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Green Zone, at the CNI stand.
Organisers: Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service – Sebrae
Type: Panel Discussion
The panel will bring perspectives from some of the major associations and entities that are at the forefront, not only of new business but also of new public policies and technologies with a major potential for a sustainable development for Small and Medium Companies.
Our CEO Sonia Dunlop will be speaking at this event.
Reglobalizing renewable energy supply chains to enable a just clean energy transition
Date: 12 November 2024
Time: 9:00am - 10:15am
Organisers: Global Renewables Alliance x Global Solar Council
Location: Global Renewables Hub, C11/C9
The event aims to help accelerate the transition to a climate-friendly global economy by advocating for trade-friendly policies that bolster renewable energy development. It will function as a call to action urging all stakeholders to develop collaborative policy frameworks that promote free and fair trade in renewable energy technologies, particularly for the benefit of developing economies. They will serve as a base for the discussions that will decide next year’s strategic decision-making milestones (G20, COP30, etc.) The opportunities and the challenges that the industry faces in global trade should be outlined, with success stories from both industry and/or governments showcasing opportunities to navigate and shape the future of global trade in the years to come.
Solar as an Accelerator to Grids Deployment
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Organisers: Global Solar Council
Type: Panel Discussion
This panel will provide the viewer with an understanding of the Grid Forming Technology and the potential role they can play in the energy transition as grid enabler. In particular, questions revolving around the application, the market design and what is yet to be explored will be put forward. Grid forming technology is a growing topic and could play a leading role in a 100% Renewables Energy system. This session will advocate for international action regarding grid forming, such as an international roadmap.
