| Project Detail |
One of the APEC 2023 United States priorities is “innovation”, which means enabling an innovative environment for a sustainable future. To this end, the project seeks to take targeted measures to enhance climate change mitigation and resilience. The energy transition by renewable energy sources and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is in line with this priority. Indeed, ESS provide security, stability, and flexibility to renewable energy systems, characterized by high production variability. They can therefore contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and slowing down thepace of climate change. In this perspective, the project corresponds to a two-day in-person seminar in Santiago, Chile, which will address experiences, challenges, and opportunities related to the conversion of coal-fired power plants in APEC economies through ESS. After the seminar, a summary report will be prepared and published on the APEC website, containing the main findings and recommendations from the presentations. The project’s objective is to develop the innovation and human capital of APEC economies in relation to the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of converting coal-fired power plants through the implementation of Energy Storage Systems. Members will be able to develop technical knowledge to improve or establish their policies and regulations based on the experiences of others. At the same time, economies will have more tools to achieve the energy transition, increase the security and stability of the electricity supply, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and thereby minimize the impact of climate change. |
