2. Training

Grid Integration Webinars

We have offered dozens of training webinars on priority clean energy policy topics that policymakers in countries around the world can adapt for their own use. Many expert panelists and thousands of policymakers and others have participated in these unique training opportunities. Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming webinars. Or, browse the recorded webinars listed below.

Expert Discussion on Policies and Market Structures to Drive Net-Zero Emissions Energy Systems »
This webinar examines holistic approaches to designing and implementing policies and market structures that drive transitions to net-zero-emission energy systems. Learn more.
Big, Fast and Flexible: Grid Operations for Efficient Variable Renewable Integration »
A discussion of three different pathways, along with implementation considerations and examples for each, for enhancing the size and speed of grid operations for efficient variable renewable integration. Learn more.
Clean Energy in Island Settings »
A showcase of the International Renewable Energy Agency's work on capacity building and assessment of non-conventional energy in island settings. Learn more.
Deploying Smart and Strong Power Grids: Best Practices from Austria, Ireland and Around the World »
Highlights of cases from Ireland where the security of supply has been improved by providing additional capacity and Austria, which is finding an efficient way to integrate renewable-based distributed generation with optimized investment and maximized utilization of the existing asset base. Learn more.
Developing a National Action Plan for Smart Grids: Lessons from Sweden »
An overview of the recommendations and proposals presented in Sweden's roadmap and lessons learned during the process that defined key issues. Learn more.
Distributed Solar on the Grid: Key Opportunities and Challenges »
An overview of the USAID Distributed Generation Technical Assistance program along with context for the prospective role of distributed-generation photovoltaic technology in developing countries, followed by a discussion of the key economic and technical challenges and opportunities associated with distributed-generation photovoltaic systems. Learn more.
Enabling Technologies: Key role in increasing renewable energy uptake? »
A presentation of REN21’s recently released Renewable 2017 Global Status Report and a discussion of current developments in various energy technologies, infrastructure, markets and institutional frameworks that can advance and facilitate expanded deployment of renewable energy. Learn more.
Energy Storage and Net Metering (Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative) »
A “peer connect” webinar in which panelists share their thoughts on how energy storage and net metering impact consumers and the grid itself. Learn more.
Engaging Low-Income Customers through Smart Grid Technologies: Entergy New Orleans' SmartView AMI Pilot  »
Stakeholder discussion of efforts to introduce advanced metering Infrastructure technology to the city and provide a platform for implementing future AMI technologies Learn more.
Enhancing International Smart Grid Collaboration and Policymaking through the Smart Grid Maturity Model »
Introduction of the SGMM, a tool intended to help utilities develop a smart grid vision and roadmap, refine that vision with stakeholders, and measure their progress Learn more.