Opening Ceremony & Clean Energy Leaders' Dialogue
In 2026, the Dialogue zeroes in on Asia’s energy trilemma: delivering speed, security and social stability together. It confronts the reality that coal and gas will not disappear overnight, and that transition plans must be sequenced, not idealised. At the same time, it showcases how leading markets and companies are already delivering 24/7 carbon free power, closing real transition finance transactions, and advancing regional interconnection projects that cut costs and improve resilience.
The CELD is designed to be highly practical and commercially relevant: ministers hear directly from investors on what makes pipelines bankable; utilities and system operators share how they are managing high renewable penetration; and large energy users and digital players explain how their demand can anchor new clean energy and grid projects. The outcome is not a set of declarations, but a shared understanding of specific policy, market and investment moves that can unlock the next wave of clean energy deployment in Asia.
Opening Ceremony & Clean Energy Leaders' Dialogue
In 2026, the Dialogue zeroes in on Asia’s energy trilemma: delivering speed, security and social stability together. It confronts the reality that coal and gas will not disappear overnight, and that transition plans must be sequenced, not idealised. At the same time, it showcases how leading markets and companies are already delivering 24/7 carbon free power, closing real transition finance transactions, and advancing regional interconnection projects that cut costs and improve resilience.
The CELD is designed to be highly practical and commercially relevant: ministers hear directly from investors on what makes pipelines bankable; utilities and system operators share how they are managing high renewable penetration; and large energy users and digital players explain how their demand can anchor new clean energy and grid projects. The outcome is not a set of declarations, but a shared understanding of specific policy, market and investment moves that can unlock the next wave of clean energy deployment in Asia.
Opening Ceremony & Clean Energy Leaders' Dialogue
In 2026, the Dialogue zeroes in on Asia’s energy trilemma: delivering speed, security and social stability together. It confronts the reality that coal and gas will not disappear overnight, and that transition plans must be sequenced, not idealised. At the same time, it showcases how leading markets and companies are already delivering 24/7 carbon free power, closing real transition finance transactions, and advancing regional interconnection projects that cut costs and improve resilience.
The CELD is designed to be highly practical and commercially relevant: ministers hear directly from investors on what makes pipelines bankable; utilities and system operators share how they are managing high renewable penetration; and large energy users and digital players explain how their demand can anchor new clean energy and grid projects. The outcome is not a set of declarations, but a shared understanding of specific policy, market and investment moves that can unlock the next wave of clean energy deployment in Asia.
Singapore-International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) High-Level Forum
Amidst global tensions, renewable energy continues to demonstrate resilience and growth. The 2026 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Renewable Capacity Statistics report highlights that global renewable power capacity grew by 692 GW or a 15.5% increase over the past year. IRENA also highlights that renewables continues to maintain their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale. With demand growing across transport, industry, buildings, and digital technologies, accelerating the electrification of end-use sectors will be critical to achieving a global electrification rate of 35% by 2035 (IRENA 2026). Additionally, there is an opportunity for the Southeast Asia region to drive green industrialisation by strengthening the manufacturing capabilities of renewable energy technologies and components, as well as through renewables- and sustainable fuels- powered industrial processes. The pathway is clear: scaling renewables,modernising energy infrastructure and greening industries is key to enhancing economic and energy resiliency.
Under the theme “Connecting Investments for an Interconnected Energy Future”, the Singapore-IRENA High-level Forum will focus on how IRENA can enhance accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in Southeast Asia under their Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia (APRESA) initiative – which was first unveiled at SIEW 2025. From enabling policy and regulatory frameworks, to derisking investments and unlocking private capital flows and scaling investments in grids,cross-border infrastructure for regional energy connectivity, and development of local supply chains, the Forum will examine the critical building blocks needed to translate ambition into action.
Singapore-International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) High-Level Forum
Amidst global tensions, renewable energy continues to demonstrate resilience and growth. The 2026 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Renewable Capacity Statistics report highlights that global renewable power capacity grew by 692 GW or a 15.5% increase over the past year. IRENA also highlights that renewables continues to maintain their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale. With demand growing across transport, industry, buildings, and digital technologies, accelerating the electrification of end-use sectors will be critical to achieving a global electrification rate of 35% by 2035 (IRENA 2026). Additionally, there is an opportunity for the Southeast Asia region to drive green industrialisation by strengthening the manufacturing capabilities of renewable energy technologies and components, as well as through renewables- and sustainable fuels- powered industrial processes. The pathway is clear: scaling renewables,modernising energy infrastructure and greening industries is key to enhancing economic and energy resiliency.
Under the theme “Connecting Investments for an Interconnected Energy Future”, the Singapore-IRENA High-level Forum will focus on how IRENA can enhance accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in Southeast Asia under their Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia (APRESA) initiative – which was first unveiled at SIEW 2025. From enabling policy and regulatory frameworks, to derisking investments and unlocking private capital flows and scaling investments in grids,cross-border infrastructure for regional energy connectivity, and development of local supply chains, the Forum will examine the critical building blocks needed to translate ambition into action.
Singapore-International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) High-Level Forum
Amidst global tensions, renewable energy continues to demonstrate resilience and growth. The 2026 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Renewable Capacity Statistics report highlights that global renewable power capacity grew by 692 GW or a 15.5% increase over the past year. IRENA also highlights that renewables continues to maintain their price advantage over fossil fuels, with cost declines driven by technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale. With demand growing across transport, industry, buildings, and digital technologies, accelerating the electrification of end-use sectors will be critical to achieving a global electrification rate of 35% by 2035 (IRENA 2026). Additionally, there is an opportunity for the Southeast Asia region to drive green industrialisation by strengthening the manufacturing capabilities of renewable energy technologies and components, as well as through renewables- and sustainable fuels- powered industrial processes. The pathway is clear: scaling renewables,modernising energy infrastructure and greening industries is key to enhancing economic and energy resiliency.
Under the theme “Connecting Investments for an Interconnected Energy Future”, the Singapore-IRENA High-level Forum will focus on how IRENA can enhance accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in Southeast Asia under their Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia (APRESA) initiative – which was first unveiled at SIEW 2025. From enabling policy and regulatory frameworks, to derisking investments and unlocking private capital flows and scaling investments in grids,cross-border infrastructure for regional energy connectivity, and development of local supply chains, the Forum will examine the critical building blocks needed to translate ambition into action.
Solar and Storage
The 2026 Solar & Storage session is the definitive execution clinic for Asia’s renewable energy sector. Moving beyond the "what" and "why" of clean energy targets, this programme laser-focuses on the "how": how to build in congested grids, how to finance in merchant markets, and how to meet the surging 24/7 power demands of the digital economy. It acknowledges that while solar is now the cheapest electron in Asia, its scalability is threatened by infrastructure bottlenecks, rising complexity in revenue models, and tougher trade compliance.
This session offers a linear roadmap from market opportunity to asset operation. We confront the hardest problems facing the industry in 2026: navigating connection queues, structuring hybrid PPAs, and securing bankable offtake. By bringing together the entire value chain, from policymakers to data centre operators, this session transforms from a talking shop into a deal-making platform where the next generation of Asian clean energy projects finds its footing.
Solar and Storage
The 2026 Solar & Storage session is the definitive execution clinic for Asia’s renewable energy sector. Moving beyond the "what" and "why" of clean energy targets, this programme laser-focuses on the "how": how to build in congested grids, how to finance in merchant markets, and how to meet the surging 24/7 power demands of the digital economy. It acknowledges that while solar is now the cheapest electron in Asia, its scalability is threatened by infrastructure bottlenecks, rising complexity in revenue models, and tougher trade compliance.
This session offers a linear roadmap from market opportunity to asset operation. We confront the hardest problems facing the industry in 2026: navigating connection queues, structuring hybrid PPAs, and securing bankable offtake. By bringing together the entire value chain, from policymakers to data centre operators, this session transforms from a talking shop into a deal-making platform where the next generation of Asian clean energy projects finds its footing.
Solar and Storage
The 2026 Solar & Storage session is the definitive execution clinic for Asia’s renewable energy sector. Moving beyond the "what" and "why" of clean energy targets, this programme laser-focuses on the "how": how to build in congested grids, how to finance in merchant markets, and how to meet the surging 24/7 power demands of the digital economy. It acknowledges that while solar is now the cheapest electron in Asia, its scalability is threatened by infrastructure bottlenecks, rising complexity in revenue models, and tougher trade compliance.
This session offers a linear roadmap from market opportunity to asset operation. We confront the hardest problems facing the industry in 2026: navigating connection queues, structuring hybrid PPAs, and securing bankable offtake. By bringing together the entire value chain, from policymakers to data centre operators, this session transforms from a talking shop into a deal-making platform where the next generation of Asian clean energy projects finds its footing.
Energy Efficiency
Smarter Energy, Resilient Future: Doing More with Less in an Age of Volatility and AI
Energy Efficiency
Smarter Energy, Resilient Future: Doing More with Less in an Age of Volatility and AI
Energy Efficiency
Smarter Energy, Resilient Future: Doing More with Less in an Age of Volatility and AI
Sustainable Fuels
Asia’s energy transition cannot be delivered by electrons alone. Sustainable fuels are now at the center of how the region will decarbonize out the aviation, maritime, power and heavy industry while keeping energy secure and affordable. Sustainable Fuels Track will bring together utilities, airlines, shipping lines, fuel producers, feedstock suppliers, policymakers, financiers and port/airport operators to tackle one fundamental question: How do we turn Asia's waste, residues and biomass into reliable energy solutions – and scale sustainable fuels fast enough to make meaningful progress in the sectors that are hardest to electrify?
The programme is structured around a clear journey, covering the power sector through waste-to-energy, biomass, biogas, biomethane and renewable gases for grids and industry, as well as the regional feedstock networks needed to support them. It also examines how Sustainable Aviation Fuel, marine biofuels and advanced fuels can be produced, traded and bunkered through key regional hubs to serve some of the world's busiest skies and sea lanes.
Throughout, discussions stay anchored in real projects and bankable models—building robust cross border feedstock supply chains, structuring long term offtake and PPAs, aligning sustainability standards and certification, and leveraging established trading, finance and logistics centres as platforms for regional scale up of SAF, marine fuels and renewable gases.
Sustainable Fuels
Asia’s energy transition cannot be delivered by electrons alone. Sustainable fuels are now at the center of how the region will decarbonize out the aviation, maritime, power and heavy industry while keeping energy secure and affordable. Sustainable Fuels Track will bring together utilities, airlines, shipping lines, fuel producers, feedstock suppliers, policymakers, financiers and port/airport operators to tackle one fundamental question: How do we turn Asia's waste, residues and biomass into reliable energy solutions – and scale sustainable fuels fast enough to make meaningful progress in the sectors that are hardest to electrify?
The programme is structured around a clear journey, covering the power sector through waste-to-energy, biomass, biogas, biomethane and renewable gases for grids and industry, as well as the regional feedstock networks needed to support them. It also examines how Sustainable Aviation Fuel, marine biofuels and advanced fuels can be produced, traded and bunkered through key regional hubs to serve some of the world's busiest skies and sea lanes.
Throughout, discussions stay anchored in real projects and bankable models—building robust cross border feedstock supply chains, structuring long term offtake and PPAs, aligning sustainability standards and certification, and leveraging established trading, finance and logistics centres as platforms for regional scale up of SAF, marine fuels and renewable gases.
Sustainable Fuels
Asia’s energy transition cannot be delivered by electrons alone. Sustainable fuels are now at the center of how the region will decarbonize out the aviation, maritime, power and heavy industry while keeping energy secure and affordable. Sustainable Fuels Track will bring together utilities, airlines, shipping lines, fuel producers, feedstock suppliers, policymakers, financiers and port/airport operators to tackle one fundamental question: How do we turn Asia's waste, residues and biomass into reliable energy solutions – and scale sustainable fuels fast enough to make meaningful progress in the sectors that are hardest to electrify?
The programme is structured around a clear journey, covering the power sector through waste-to-energy, biomass, biogas, biomethane and renewable gases for grids and industry, as well as the regional feedstock networks needed to support them. It also examines how Sustainable Aviation Fuel, marine biofuels and advanced fuels can be produced, traded and bunkered through key regional hubs to serve some of the world's busiest skies and sea lanes.
Throughout, discussions stay anchored in real projects and bankable models—building robust cross border feedstock supply chains, structuring long term offtake and PPAs, aligning sustainability standards and certification, and leveraging established trading, finance and logistics centres as platforms for regional scale up of SAF, marine fuels and renewable gases.
Session 07
Jointly organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)
Countries in Asia and the Pacific are committed to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to realize the Paris Agreement. Also, many have set net-zero targets by mid-century. While renewable energy deployment has been considered to be the primary solution, the transition to net-zero emission requires an assessment of other available and feasible technologies. Transformation timeline and sunk capital in existing energy infrastructure are other factors to consider.
One readily available technology for decarbonization is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS). Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage is a proven technology that has been around since the early 1990s. Storage of CO2, combined with utilization, offers a long-term solution for low-carbon development. Despite the absence of government incentives, other stakeholders are keen to explore the conversion of CO2 to other uses such as fuels and chemicals. Proving the viability of various CO2 uses can lead to financial and economic returns and can encourage CO2 abatement in developing countries of Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been supporting CCUS in Asia and the Pacific since 2009. It is actively working with the governments, research institutes and industries in training professionals, sharing knowledge, helping conduct feasibility studies, and formulating CCUS-related regulations.
ADB, in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), has organized this workshop to inform on the status of CCUS development globally and discuss ways to effectively promote and deploy CCUS. Presentations will include newer technologies that may be deployed together for large reduction of CO2 emissions, and insights into Singapore’s preparation to use CCUS for decarbonization. The roles and needs of stakeholders will be discussed to better fit CCUS into the low-carbon agenda.
'Session 07
Jointly organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)
Countries in Asia and the Pacific are committed to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to realize the Paris Agreement. Also, many have set net-zero targets by mid-century. While renewable energy deployment has been considered to be the primary solution, the transition to net-zero emission requires an assessment of other available and feasible technologies. Transformation timeline and sunk capital in existing energy infrastructure are other factors to consider.
One readily available technology for decarbonization is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS). Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage is a proven technology that has been around since the early 1990s. Storage of CO2, combined with utilization, offers a long-term solution for low-carbon development. Despite the absence of government incentives, other stakeholders are keen to explore the conversion of CO2 to other uses such as fuels and chemicals. Proving the viability of various CO2 uses can lead to financial and economic returns and can encourage CO2 abatement in developing countries of Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been supporting CCUS in Asia and the Pacific since 2009. It is actively working with the governments, research institutes and industries in training professionals, sharing knowledge, helping conduct feasibility studies, and formulating CCUS-related regulations.
ADB, in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), has organized this workshop to inform on the status of CCUS development globally and discuss ways to effectively promote and deploy CCUS. Presentations will include newer technologies that may be deployed together for large reduction of CO2 emissions, and insights into Singapore’s preparation to use CCUS for decarbonization. The roles and needs of stakeholders will be discussed to better fit CCUS into the low-carbon agenda.
'Session 07
Jointly organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)
Countries in Asia and the Pacific are committed to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to realize the Paris Agreement. Also, many have set net-zero targets by mid-century. While renewable energy deployment has been considered to be the primary solution, the transition to net-zero emission requires an assessment of other available and feasible technologies. Transformation timeline and sunk capital in existing energy infrastructure are other factors to consider.
One readily available technology for decarbonization is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS). Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage is a proven technology that has been around since the early 1990s. Storage of CO2, combined with utilization, offers a long-term solution for low-carbon development. Despite the absence of government incentives, other stakeholders are keen to explore the conversion of CO2 to other uses such as fuels and chemicals. Proving the viability of various CO2 uses can lead to financial and economic returns and can encourage CO2 abatement in developing countries of Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been supporting CCUS in Asia and the Pacific since 2009. It is actively working with the governments, research institutes and industries in training professionals, sharing knowledge, helping conduct feasibility studies, and formulating CCUS-related regulations.
ADB, in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), has organized this workshop to inform on the status of CCUS development globally and discuss ways to effectively promote and deploy CCUS. Presentations will include newer technologies that may be deployed together for large reduction of CO2 emissions, and insights into Singapore’s preparation to use CCUS for decarbonization. The roles and needs of stakeholders will be discussed to better fit CCUS into the low-carbon agenda.
'Session 08
*By invite only
Singapore’s Energy landscape is transforming and is enroute to achieve climate ambitions amidst different constraints. We have about 5,200 solar installations (as of 2021) in a tropical environment. In tandem, several MWh of ESS is being deployed to enhance grid resilience and the energy mix is becoming green with regional power imports with room for other low carbon alternatives for the long-term. While at the demand side, several sectors, especially transportation, is being electrified at a rapid pace. It is certain that achieving NetZero ambitions in this dynamic scenario, needs a coherent & conjoint effort. This event will discuss on the electrification impacts and NetZero mechanisms, especially in an urban context, and share viewpoints on how Industry & Academia could converge to solve challenges in this non-linear Energy Transition pathway.
Session 08
*By invite only
Singapore’s Energy landscape is transforming and is enroute to achieve climate ambitions amidst different constraints. We have about 5,200 solar installations (as of 2021) in a tropical environment. In tandem, several MWh of ESS is being deployed to enhance grid resilience and the energy mix is becoming green with regional power imports with room for other low carbon alternatives for the long-term. While at the demand side, several sectors, especially transportation, is being electrified at a rapid pace. It is certain that achieving NetZero ambitions in this dynamic scenario, needs a coherent & conjoint effort. This event will discuss on the electrification impacts and NetZero mechanisms, especially in an urban context, and share viewpoints on how Industry & Academia could converge to solve challenges in this non-linear Energy Transition pathway.
Session 08
*By invite only
Singapore’s Energy landscape is transforming and is enroute to achieve climate ambitions amidst different constraints. We have about 5,200 solar installations (as of 2021) in a tropical environment. In tandem, several MWh of ESS is being deployed to enhance grid resilience and the energy mix is becoming green with regional power imports with room for other low carbon alternatives for the long-term. While at the demand side, several sectors, especially transportation, is being electrified at a rapid pace. It is certain that achieving NetZero ambitions in this dynamic scenario, needs a coherent & conjoint effort. This event will discuss on the electrification impacts and NetZero mechanisms, especially in an urban context, and share viewpoints on how Industry & Academia could converge to solve challenges in this non-linear Energy Transition pathway.
Session 09
Session 09
Session 09
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Session 10
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