Energy Systems and Connectivity
Introduction
UNECE is helping countries increase their policy design capacity to enhance energy security and energy system resilience through energy connectivity. Enhanced regional energy connectivity and a resilient and integrated grid enables countries to: i) improve energy security by connecting countries or sub-regions which have energy deficit with markets that are in surplus, ii) enhance economies of scale of large green infrastructure projects translating into lower overall system investment and operating costs; iii) allow effective integration of renewable energy into an interconnected system that is more inclusive, flexible, effective, reliable, diversified, and decarbonized over time.
In focus
Highlights
ACTIVITIES
1. UNECE and UNESCAP Programme on Energy Connectivity in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Enhancing regional energy connectivity and energy trade through cooperation is a critical factor to improve the resiliency of the energy system and the energy security in Central Asia and the Caucasus. An integrated and interconnected energy system, that encompasses electricity and gas grid, and is also compatible for transport and trade of low-carbon and green hydrogen, can help create a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply and allow deep decarbonization as well as more effective integration of scaled renewable energy capacity into the energy system.
Meetings and Events
Recent events:
Launch of the UNECE – UNESCAP Programme on Energy Connectivity in Central Asia and the Caucasus, 13-15 September 2023
3rd Almaty Energy Forum, 6-8 November 2023
PUBLICATIONS:
Energy Connectivity in Central Asia - An inventory of existing national energy systems: Energy Connectivity in Central Asia - An inventory of existing national energy systems | UNECE