Partnerships
ISGAN is a joint initiative of the
As an IEA Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP), ISGAN works closely with the IEA and other TCPs on power system-related research. It is part of the Working Party on Renewable Energy Technologies (REWP).
As a CEM initiative, ISGAN provides policy support and briefings at various CEM events and meetings. Other collaborative efforts include coordination with other CEM initiatives and external communication.
ISGAN collaborates with the following initiatives:
The 21st Century Power Partnership is a multilateral CEM initiative that aims to accelerate the global transformation of power systems. It serves as a platform for public-private collaboration to advance integrated policy, regulatory, financial, and technical solutions for the large-scale deployment of renewable energy, alongside deep energy efficiency and smart grid solutions. The initiative aims to add value to ongoing power system transformation efforts by expanding the network of expertise, accelerating learning and knowledge sharing, and raising the profile of national efforts.
The Solutions Centre empowers governments, advisers, and analysts to develop effective policies and programmes that encourage the adoption of advanced energy technologies and promote access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy. As a comprehensive knowledge portal, it provides access to a wide range of online energy resources, including policy best practices, data, and analysis tools.
European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIPs) were created by the European Commission as part of the new Integrated Roadmap Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan), bringing together experts from a variety of energy sector stakeholders. The role of the ETIP Smart Networks for Energy Transition (SNET) is to guide research, development and innovation activities to support Europe’s energy transition.
The Global Power System Transformation Consortium is a public-private collaboration connecting power system operators, industry, and leading research institutions to address the key technical challenges involved in operating the secure, affordable and advanced power systems. Participants work to accelerate the development of technical solutions that will enable the greatest possible progress in power system modernisation worldwide. The G-PST also coordinates peer learning networks and the delivery of technical assistance at country level efforts for Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean through regional partner organisations.
The Green Powered Future Mission is part of the global Mission Innovation (MI) initiative. Its goal is to demonstrate that, by 2030, power systems in different geographical areas and climates will be able to effectively integrate up to 100% variable renewable energy into their generation mix while maintaining cost-efficient, secure and resilient systems. Through large-scale demonstrations and increased investment in research and development, GPFM will develop a toolbox of innovative solutions so that all countries can build a renewable-powered future and realize an affordable clean energy transition.
The Global Smart Energy Federation is not-for-profit corporation established in 2010. It is an association of major smart grid stakeholder associations and initiatives, committed to sharing smart grid best practices and providing countries seeking to deploy smart grids with easy access to clean technology, policy, and project insights. This will enable them to enhance security, increase flexibility, reduce emissions, and improve affordability, reliability and accessibility in the most cost-effective manner.
ISGAN also collaborates with several IEA TCPs.
The Energy Storage TCP promotes the research, development, implementation and integration of energy storage technologies, including electrical, thermal and chemical energy storage. It supports the work of independent, international expert groups to advance the research, development, and commercialisation of energy storage technologies.
The High Temperature Superconductivity TCP evaluates the current status of HTS and its potential future applications in the electric power sector and aims to share these findings with decision-makers in government, industry, and the research and community.
The Hydrogen TCP was established under the auspices of the IEA in 1977 to promote collaborative research and development of hydrogen technologies, as well as the exchange of information, among its member countries. It envisions a future in which on a clean, sustainable hydrogen plays a key role in all sectors of the global economy.
The IETS TCP focuses on energy use in a broad range of industry sectors, uniting IEA activities in this area. The work included in IETS ranges from the development of specific process or energy technologies to the consideration of overall system aspects, with energy efficiency playing an important role in practically all industrial sectors.
The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme is one of the collaborative R&D agreements established within the IEA. Since its establishment in 1993, participants have conducted a variety of joint projects applying photovoltaic tecnology to convert solar energy into electricity.
The mission of the User-Centred Energy Systems is to provide policy-relevant evidence on the factors that influence energy use and technology acceptance, and their impact on society. It provides an international platform for social researchers, economists, political scientists, and policymakers to collaborate on compiling and sharing the best practice policy-relevant research on the energy transition.
