Electricity and grid systems

This cohort is working toward the Accelerator's target for electricity and grid systems. The ambition, or "flagship destination," is to reduce gigatons per year of greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector globally by 2035 while driving toward zero-GHG, reliable, flexible, and affordable electricity for all by 2050.  

The global electricity sector produces more GHG emissions than any other sector and it is slated to grow rapidly to meet rising demand and to replace fossil fuel-powered vehicles, appliances, and industrial processes with electric options. While solar and wind power are scaling quickly, the sector is not on track to meet global climate goals and future demand. Solutions are needed across global electricity systems, including generation, transmission and distribution; operation and optimization; storage; policy, regulation and governance; markets, and business models.

Accelerator contacts

Projects

Projects in the electricity and grid cohort encompass a diverse range of technology and policy approaches, showcasing advancements in photovoltaic manufacturing, grid optimization, battery development, microgrid expansion, and utility strategies for wildfire mitigation. The expectation is that these projects will accelerate progress toward zero-GHG, reliable, and affordable electricity for all.