[Shenzhen, China, August 1, 2024] Huawei FusionSolar APAC Smart PV Technology Workshop, centered on "Grid-Forming Smart Renewable Energy Generator Solution" was a resounding success. The event brought together leading operators, industry leaders, and experts from the APAC region to share cutting-edge perspectives, the latest insights, and successful practices aimed at enhancing grid-forming technology. The goal was to foster collaboration and innovation, driving advancements that address the challenges of integrating renewable energy into the grid, and to support the region's transition to a more sustainable and resilient power system.
Dr. Fang Liangzhou, President of Marketing and Sales Service Strategy & Marketing Dept, Huawei Digital Power, delivered a welcome speech, setting the tone for an engaging and informative event. Dr. Fang highlighted the challenges posed by increased PV penetration, including instability and complex technical issues due to the intermittency of renewable energy. The fluctuating nature of renewable energy can cause grid frequency imbalances, necessitating load shedding to protect the grid. Grid-forming technology is emerging as the mainstream solution to ensure grid stability with high renewable energy penetration. Huawei is positioned at the forefront of this development, committed to pushing the boundaries of this technology to achieve sustainable energy goals.
Dr. Fang Liangzhou, President of Marketing and Sales Service Strategy & Marketing Dept, Huawei Digital Power, delivered a welcome speech.
Prihastya Wiratama, Project Manager of ASEAN Power Interconnection, Fossil Fuel, Alternative Energy, and Storage of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), shared valuable insights in his presentation titled "RE Integration Potential in ASEAN Power Grid." He highlighted that ACE promotes regional cooperation to advance energy sectors across ASEAN, focusing on enhancing security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability. Key initiatives include developing the ASEAN power grid and increasing renewable energy shares to 23% of total primary energy supply and 35% of installed power capacity by 2025.
Prihastya Wiratama, Project Manager of ASEAN Power Interconnection, Fossil Fuel, Alternative Energy, and Storage of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), presented on "RE Integration Potential in ASEAN Power Grid".
Dr. Liu Yunfeng, Chief Scientist of Huawei Digital Power, delivered an enlightening presentation titled "Future Semiconductor Power System and Grid-Forming Technology." He provided a comprehensive overview of the evolving energy landscape, highlighting the growth of solar power and the integration of semiconductors in energy systems. Dr. Liu focused on challenges like transient stability and inertia in large-scale renewable integration, emphasizing the crucial role of energy storage. He also discussed NREL's research roadmap and global trends in grid-forming inverter technology, showcasing successful case studies such as a smart PV and energy storage system in Qinghai, China. Dr. Liu's insights offered a forward-looking perspective on semiconducting power systems and grid-forming technology.
“The Increasing demand of large-scale renewable energy has driven the solution to be more environmentally friendly and decarbonized. However, there are more technical challenges surfacing, one being the grid stability of existing power infrastructure. Grid-forming technology is one of the reliable solutions to resolve the increasing penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources. With the integration of this technology, the grid can support more intermittent renewable power resources feed into the grid. “He emphasized.
Dr. Liu Yunfeng, Chief Scientist of Huawei Digital Power, delivered an enlightening presentation titled "Future Semiconductor Power System and Grid-Forming Technology".
Huawei's Grid-Forming Smart Renewable Energy Generator Solution for Enhanced Stability and Reliability
To cope with the preceding challenges, Huawei has launched its innovative Grid-Forming Smart Renewable Energy Generator Solution by leveraging its expertise in PV, energy storage, and particularly, grid-forming technologies. The Grid-Forming Smart Renewable Energy Generator Solution increases the proportion of new energy access by 40%, redefines voltage, frequency and phase angle stability, and ensures safe & reliability. It is a comprehensive digitalization that integrates digital and power electronics technologies to realize the comprehensive digitalization of power plants.
Dr. Xin Yaozhong, President of Industrial Control Systems Industry Alliance, Chief Expert of China Electricity Council, Former Deputy Director of National Power Dispatching Control Center of State Grid Corporation of China, delivered a keynote speech entitled "New Power System Operation Control". According to Dr. Xin, achieving net-zero carbon emissions differs from zero carbon, as various industries require different carbon levels; for instance, the industry needs low carbon, while agriculture needs high carbon. Renewable energy and power electronics have matured significantly and should play a greater role in system balance adjustment. If nuclear fusion technology cannot break through, a global grid should be established within the next 100 years to promote the development of renewable energy and ensure a sustainable future for humanity.
Dr. Xin Yaozhong, President of Industrial Control Systems Industry Alliance, Chief Expert of China Electricity Council, Former Deputy Director of National Power Dispatching Control Center of State Grid Corporation of China, delivered a keynote speech entitled "New Power System Operation Control".
Red Sea Project: World's Largest 1.3 GWh Micro-grid Infrastructure Construction in Saudi Arabia
As the world's first GWh-level microgrid project, it features 400 MW PV and 1.3 GWh energy storage. Huawei provides a modular and pre-integrated microgrid energy storage solution, assisting in project preparation, planning, implementation, and field experiment design to ensure rapid deployment. Rizwan Razaq, Huawei Digital Power Smart PV CTO of Middle East, has shared valuable insights and project analysis on leveraging Huawei's expertise in design, simulation, and microgrid testing platforms. Huawei has supported customers in logic design and simulation for the past two years, covering PV+ESS grid-forming, power grid SCR design, energy distribution logic, power grid stability control, transient state management, primary and secondary voltage and frequency regulation, dynamic voltage regulation for PV/BESS/SVG, post-load shedding frequency and voltage control, synchronous black start for over 1000 PCSs, collaborative multi-switching in the power grid, and synchronous/asynchronous operation. These capabilities have been validated in real-world environments to achieve stable operational goals.
Rizwan Razaq, Huawei Digital Power Smart PV CTO of Middle East, has shared valuable insights and analyze on the world's first GWh-level microgrid project in Saudi Arabia
We are delighted to have had the esteemed participation of all keynote speakers at the event, who highlighted the latest trends, challenges, and requirements in the APAC Region. These included Mr. Anawach Wetwatana, Power System Engineer of Power System Analysis Section, Control and Protection System Division at Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand; Mr. Toch Sovanna, Director of the Department of Renewable Energy and Other Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Cambodia; Tobias Yang, Department Manager at TÜV Rheinland Power Electronics; Dr. Amir Hisham Bin Hashim, General Manager of Asia PSC Consulting; Dr. Jin Chi, CTO of Smart PV & ESS Product Line at Huawei APAC Digital Power; Dr. Huidong, Principal Expert at the China Electric Power Research Institute; Zhangyan, Huawei Digital Power BESS Solution Expert; Fortunato Leynes, P.E.E, President & CEO of National Transmission Corporation of the Philippines; Dr. Wang Junjun, Principal Energy Storage Specialist at Energy Sector, Mott MacDonald.
Lastly, the event concluded with Chen Yong, President of Huawei APAC Digital Power Smart PV & ESS Business, delivering closing remarks. He emphasized the project's strategic importance and Huawei's dedication to enhancing grid stability and integrating renewable energy. The successful validation of these capabilities in real-world environments underscores Huawei's leadership in advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Chen Yong, President of Huawei APAC Digital Power Smart PV & ESS Business, delivering closing remarks
Looking ahead, Huawei Digital Power is dedicated to continuous innovation and collaboration with customers and partners. Together, we are driving the development of grid-friendly technologies and accelerating the green and low-carbon transition of the energy structure in the region. This collective effort aims to build a new power system centered on renewable energy, contributing to a sustainable and resilient future.
