INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL ENERGYG EXPO 2025

Looking ahead, energy storage will grow rapidly and integrate deeply with wind and solar power, transforming them into stable and reliable energy sources. In this transition, the most critical areas of innovation include grid forming technologies, AI technologies, and high-quality products that deliver performance throughout the lifecycle. The all-scenario grid forming technology will accelerate wind, solar, and energy storage as the main power sources. AI will make wind, solar, and energy storage plants truly autonomous. High quality ensures sustainable development of the industry. Huawei Digital Power will adhere to technological innovation and the principle of quality first, and work with peers across the industry to close the global energy divide, delivering green, stable, and affordable power to all.

Hou Jinlong

Director of the Board of Huawei, President of Huawei Digital Power

Hou Jinlong

Director of the Board of Huawei, President of Huawei Digital Power

Looking ahead, energy storage will grow rapidly and integrate deeply with wind and solar power, transforming them into stable and reliable energy sources. In this transition, the most critical areas of innovation include grid forming technologies, AI technologies, and high-quality products that deliver performance throughout the lifecycle. The all-scenario grid forming technology will accelerate wind, solar, and energy storage as the main power sources. AI will make wind, solar, and energy storage plants truly autonomous. High quality ensures sustainable development of the industry. Huawei Digital Power will adhere to technological innovation and the principle of quality first, and work with peers across the industry to close the global energy divide, delivering green, stable, and affordable power to all.

The new power system will have more reliable and safer energy supply, more low-carbon and greener architechture, more diverse energy forms, more autonomous innovation capabilities, and more balanced and more efficient governance framework. Grid forming technologies will be essential to improve the grid integration of renewable energy and enhance the stability of the new power system.

Xiang Haiping

Chief Expert of China Energy Research Society,
Vice President of China Society for Hydropower Engineering

Xiang Haiping

Chief Expert of China Energy Research Society,
Vice President of China Society for Hydropower Engineering

The new power system will have more reliable and safer energy supply, more low-carbon and greener architechture, more diverse energy forms, more autonomous innovation capabilities, and more balanced and more efficient governance framework. Grid forming technologies will be essential to improve the grid integration of renewable energy and enhance the stability of the new power system.

The rapid growth of distributed power generation is placing significant pressure on aging grid infrastructure, leading to elevated transmission losses and limited operational flexibility, hindering the integration of renewable energy. The introduction of ESSs, grid forming technologies, and smart grids has effectively addressed these challenges, unlocking the potential of renewable energy and becoming the core driving forces for grid stability.

Andrés Rebolledo

Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)

Andrés Rebolledo

Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)

The rapid growth of distributed power generation is placing significant pressure on aging grid infrastructure, leading to elevated transmission losses and limited operational flexibility, hindering the integration of renewable energy. The introduction of ESSs, grid forming technologies, and smart grids has effectively addressed these challenges, unlocking the potential of renewable energy and becoming the core driving forces for grid stability.

ASEAN is poised to enhance its renewable energy supply and power grid integration to address the sharply increasing demand. The establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid and a multilateral power trading framework, which accommodates the uniqueness characteristics of national power systems and manages the intermittency of renewable energy from multiple countries, ESSs and grid forming technologies will be crucial in bolstering grid resilience. The strategy involves adapting regulatory and policy frameworks, promoting grid integration and modernisation, reinforcing research and development initiatives, and enhancing inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood

Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood

Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

ASEAN is poised to enhance its renewable energy supply and power grid integration to address the sharply increasing demand. The establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid and a multilateral power trading framework, which accommodates the uniqueness characteristics of national power systems and manages the intermittency of renewable energy from multiple countries, ESSs and grid forming technologies will be crucial in bolstering grid resilience. The strategy involves adapting regulatory and policy frameworks, promoting grid integration and modernisation, reinforcing research and development initiatives, and enhancing inclusive stakeholder engagement.

As the proportion of renewable energy in the energy mix continues to rise, the inertia of the power system is experiencing a sharp decline. Synchronous condensers and grid forming ESSs have emerged as critical technologies for providing inertia support. Meanwhile, inverters have proven indispensable in ensuring grid stability.

Peter Wall

Head of Grids Research, BloombergNEF

Peter Wall

Head of Grids Research, BloombergNEF

As the proportion of renewable energy in the energy mix continues to rise, the inertia of the power system is experiencing a sharp decline. Synchronous condensers and grid forming ESSs have emerged as critical technologies for providing inertia support. Meanwhile, inverters have proven indispensable in ensuring grid stability.

Energy and electric power are critical to achieving carbon neutrality, and a new power system is a robust foundation. Renewable energy, represented by wind and PV power, needs to rely on new energy storage solutions and grid collaboration to improve system resilience and efficiency. The construction of a new power system is a systematic project. It requires multi-party collaboration to drive sustainable energy development around the world.

Wang Jifeng

Former Chief Engineer of China Southern Power Grid

Wang Jifeng

Former Chief Engineer of China Southern Power Grid

Energy and electric power are critical to achieving carbon neutrality, and a new power system is a robust foundation. Renewable energy, represented by wind and PV power, needs to rely on new energy storage solutions and grid collaboration to improve system resilience and efficiency. The construction of a new power system is a systematic project. It requires multi-party collaboration to drive sustainable energy development around the world.

Achieving a balance between the green, low-carbon energy transition and the safe, reliable supply of electricity is critical. Accelerating the construction of a new power system is also a key area in technological innovation. To achieve breakthroughs, it is essential to focus on the foundational theories of power system supply-demand balance and stability mechanisms. This includes strengthening joint R&D efforts in grid forming technologies, generation-grid-load-storage coordinated control, and flexible DC networking.

Li Jian

Chief Engineer of State Grid Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd

Li Jian

Chief Engineer of State Grid Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd

Achieving a balance between the green, low-carbon energy transition and the safe, reliable supply of electricity is critical. Accelerating the construction of a new power system is also a key area in technological innovation. To achieve breakthroughs, it is essential to focus on the foundational theories of power system supply-demand balance and stability mechanisms. This includes strengthening joint R&D efforts in grid forming technologies, generation-grid-load-storage coordinated control, and flexible DC networking.

Industry coupling, digitalization, and flexibility have emerged as the foundation of modern power systems. In a power converter-dominated system, the grid forming capability becomes a prerequisite for system operation. Intrinsic stability, instantaneous reserve capability, and robust voltage and frequency control are the basic requirements for ensuring safe and reliable operation of power grids.

Ansgar Hinz

Chairman of the Board, CEO of VDE Group

Ansgar Hinz

Chairman of the Board, CEO of VDE Group

Industry coupling, digitalization, and flexibility have emerged as the foundation of modern power systems. In a power converter-dominated system, the grid forming capability becomes a prerequisite for system operation. Intrinsic stability, instantaneous reserve capability, and robust voltage and frequency control are the basic requirements for ensuring safe and reliable operation of power grids.

Grid forming technologies are key to ensuring grid stability and balance. Huawei has built six core capabilities, including inertia support, wideband oscillation damping, and black start, to support power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption. The FusionSolar Grid Forming PV+ESS Platform launched by Huawei has made three key breakthroughs in terms of grid forming capability, full intelligence, and high quality, leading grid forming technology innovation.

Steven Zhou

President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Huawei Digital Power

Steven Zhou

President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Huawei Digital Power

Grid forming technologies are key to ensuring grid stability and balance. Huawei has built six core capabilities, including inertia support, wideband oscillation damping, and black start, to support power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption. The FusionSolar Grid Forming PV+ESS Platform launched by Huawei has made three key breakthroughs in terms of grid forming capability, full intelligence, and high quality, leading grid forming technology innovation.

As the world's largest PV+ESS grid forming infrastructure project, the MTerra Solar Project will supply clean, renewable electricity to approximately 2.4 million households, serving as a vital initiative for advancing low-carbon transition locally and as a valuable reference point for global energy transition efforts.

Dennis B. Jordan

President and CEO of MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc.
and Terra Solar Philippines, Inc.

Dennis B. Jordan

President and CEO of MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc.
and Terra Solar Philippines, Inc.

As the world's largest PV+ESS grid forming infrastructure project, the MTerra Solar Project will supply clean, renewable electricity to approximately 2.4 million households, serving as a vital initiative for advancing low-carbon transition locally and as a valuable reference point for global energy transition efforts.

The successful commercial operation of the 6 MW/24 MWh grid forming ESS project in Gertse County, Xizang, in high-altitude, extremely cold, and weak grid scenarios not only significantly improves the safety and stability of electricity use in Gertse County, but also provides a replicable and promotable example for the construction of new global power systems.

Wang Haiyun

General Manager, Technology Innovation Department of Xizang
Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd.

Wang Haiyun

General Manager, Technology Innovation Department of Xizang
Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd.

The successful commercial operation of the 6 MW/24 MWh grid forming ESS project in Gertse County, Xizang, in high-altitude, extremely cold, and weak grid scenarios not only significantly improves the safety and stability of electricity use in Gertse County, but also provides a replicable and promotable example for the construction of new global power systems.

To tackle existing vulnerabilities in grid operations and lay a solid foundation for the long-term safe and sustainable evolution of Spain's power system, three strategic measures are proposed: allowing solar power to provide dynamic voltage control, stimulating energy storage installation, and developing a regulatory framework for grid forming.

José Donoso

CEO, Spanish Photovoltaic Association (UNEF),
Co-Chair, Global Solar Council (GSC)

José Donoso

CEO, Spanish Photovoltaic Association (UNEF),
Co-Chair, Global Solar Council (GSC)

To tackle existing vulnerabilities in grid operations and lay a solid foundation for the long-term safe and sustainable evolution of Spain's power system, three strategic measures are proposed: allowing solar power to provide dynamic voltage control, stimulating energy storage installation, and developing a regulatory framework for grid forming.

With the growing penetration of renewable energy, flexibility has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the flexibility of the energy system. ESSs play a vital role in enhancing grid stability across all levels of the power system. In particular, grid forming ESSs can provide inertia support, helping to mitigate the risks associated with integrating variable renewable energy sources into the grid.

Urban Windelen

Executive Director of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES)

Urban Windelen

Executive Director of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES)

With the growing penetration of renewable energy, flexibility has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the flexibility of the energy system. ESSs play a vital role in enhancing grid stability across all levels of the power system. In particular, grid forming ESSs can provide inertia support, helping to mitigate the risks associated with integrating variable renewable energy sources into the grid.