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Date & time: Wednesday 11 November 13:30–14:30

Room: Global Renewables Hub, Pavilion D605

Lead organiser: Global Solar Council (GSC) Host: Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

Co-sponsors: IHA, LDES Council, NESO (UK)

Format: Keynote Address, Fireside Chat & Panel Discussion Event

Event summary:

Co-organised by the Global Solar Council, IHA, LDES Council, GRA, and NESO (UK), this session explores how grid modernisation, short- and long-duration storage, and enhanced system flexibility can unlock the next wave of renewable deployment and keep 2030 climate goals within reach.

Malcolm will deliver the opening 5-minute keynote address, drawing on his experience as Australian Prime Minister initiating the Snowy 2.0 pumped storage project. He will connect Australia’s energy transition lessons to evolving global power needs and issue an inspirational call to action for world leaders to build resilient, reliable power systems.

The event continues with a fireside chat between NESO (UK) and the Green Grids Initiative (GGI), followed by a high-level panel moderated by Sonia Dunlop (CEO, Global Solar Council) featuring Eddie Rich, Oghosa Erhahon (LDES Council), Dimitar Dimitrov (Sunotec), and a representative from TERI (India).