Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate Change and Environment (PIFCE) 2026
1–3 July 2026 | Port Vila, Vanuatu
DAY 3 TECHNICAL WORKSHOP
Data-Driven Planning for Climate-Resilient Pacific Island Grids
WHEN
Friday, 3 July 2026
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE
Pacific Ballroom 2
Warwick Le Lagon, Port Vila
FORMAT
In-person & Virtual
Open to all PIFCE delegates and virtual participants. Virtual meeting link will be shared with registered participants.
WHY THIS WORKSHOP
Pacific countries have set bold renewable targets — the challenge now is delivery. This interactive session brings utilities, regulators, governments, regional bodies and development partners together to explore how better data, planning tools and institutional capability turn targets into funded, climate-resilient projects — grounded in real Pacific case studies and live tool demonstrations.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY
🔋 Practical planning tools
Open-source capacity-expansion modelling (PyPSA) and the PieGRAF grid-readiness framework — ready to adopt.
🔌 Real grid-readiness lessons
What "readiness" means before renewables connect — a live case study from the Tanna grid (Lenakel).
🤖 Emerging AI decision support
A look at machine-learning approaches for island-grid operations.
💰 From planning to finance
How planning quality and data unlock climate finance — plus the regional connections to act on it.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Energy ministry officials · utility managers & engineers · regulators · development partners & climate financiers · RE developers · researchers.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Part 1 · 30 min — Practical presentations & live demonstrations
Part 2 · 45 min — Strategic panel discussion & audience Q&A
🎁 PRIZE DRAW
Win a Lenovo 10.1-inch Tablet!
Complete your registration & survey to enter — one winner drawn after the conference.
Register to attend
Scan the QR code or register online via the Google Form. Places are limited — virtual joining details are shared with registered participants.
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