Solar and Storage

As the region drives ambitious net-zero goals, solar and energy storage have continuously taken centre stage in accelerating the clean energy transition. This conference will spotlight the transformative potential of these cutting-edge solutions in addressing energy demand, grid reliability, and investment challenges while unlocking massive opportunities for growth.

Facilitator: Dr Thomas Reindl, Deputy CEO, Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), National University of Singapore (NUS)

Energy Efficiency

ASEAN is set to become the fourth-largest economy globally by 2030. Driven by rapid urbanisation, economic development, and population growth, ASEAN’s energy demand is projected to increase by 2.6 times the 2022 level by 2050. A transition to a more energy-efficient future is essential to address the region’s energy trilemma of security, equity and sustainability.

To moderate energy demand growth and improve energy cost efficiencies, an accelerated shift to renewables must go hand-in-hand with demand-side management and Energy Efficiency measures. At COP29, global leaders highlighted that the world was falling behind on the COP28 goal to double Energy Efficiency by 2030. “Accelerating Decarbonisation of Asia’s Built Environment” convenes policymakers and the private sector to address challenges, uncover opportunities and chart a collective path forward.

Consisting of two inter-related sessions, the first session “Greening ASEAN: Decarbonising Industrial Parks for Sustainable Economic Growth” will be centred on tools and mechanisms for policymakers to enable decarbonisation of industries in ASEAN. The second session “Scaling Decarbonisation of Asia’s Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities and Financing Instruments for Energy Efficiency” will then focus on addressing market gaps through demand aggregation and innovative financing to turn Energy Efficiency measures into the first source of fuel.

Green Hydrogen

The Green Hydrogen session represents the forefront of innovation meets the urgency of global energy transition. As the energy landscape evolves, green hydrogen and ammonia are stepping into the spotlight as transformative solutions for decarbonizing industries, energy storage, and transportation. From advancing technologies and retrofitting infrastructure to aligning regulatory frameworks and fostering cross-border collaboration, the sessions will delve into the latest insights driving the hydrogen and ammonia revolution. Asia Pacific is nearing to be a global powerhouse in green hydrogen and ammonia; charting a path toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Facilitator: Dr Thomas Koller, Hydrogen and CCUS Regional Lead, APAC, DNV

The BioEnergy session presents a comprehensive exploration of bioenergy's transformative role in Southeast Asia's sustainable future, structured around four key themes:

1. Regional Market Leadership & Supply Chain Development

2. Investment & Project Bankability

3. Technical Innovation & Certification

4. Strategic Energy Transition Integration

The BioEnergy session emphasizes practical, actionable strategies for transforming Southeast Asia's abundant biomass resources into commercially viable bioenergy projects while supporting regional decarbonization goals and economic development.

Facilitator: Steve Peters, Planetary.Blue

Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum

Global investments in renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency falls short of the USD 31.5 trillion needed annually till 2030. In Southeast Asia, estimates indicate that USD 200 billion per annum in investments for renewable energy and energy efficient measures are needed by 2030. Without urgent policy intervention to drive significant investments, the region is at risk of missing its energy transition goals.

Against this backdrop, global leaders will gather at the 5th Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum to discuss the theme of “Partnerships for an Interconnected and Renewable Tomorrow”. Listen to their perspectives on financing the energy transition and the key ingredients needed to mobilise both public and private financing as we advance towards tomorrow’s energy landscape. Join them as they engage in discussions on unlocking investment potential, enabling cross border energy trading, and building future-ready energy systems.