ICT can play a vital role for energy sector development. For universal energy access, ICT is transforming the business models to connect those unconnected to the traditional energy grid. For renewable energy growth, ICT is vital to manage the distributed nature of renewable energy sources. ICT can play an important role in energy conservation and efficiency through controlling and monitoring of the information on energy demand and supply.

The knowledge sharing program on ICT for energy was designed to improve understanding of the ICT and other key technologies for energy sector development through some case studies in Korea focusing on key success factors and policy implications related to those programs. The participants were able learn from a number of key initiatives on ICT for energy programs implemented in Korea through site visits as well as interactive discussion sessions.