[Vientiane, Lao PDR, 25 September 2024] The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, during the 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24). This MoU is a significant step in advancing renewable energy (RE) efforts across the ASEAN region, reflecting the increasing momentum at the forum in fostering sustainable energy cooperation.
The MoU was signed by Beni Suryadi, Executive Director of ACE, and Xie Qian, Marketing Director of Huawei APAC Digital Power, in the presence of Dr. Soukvisan Khinsamone, Deputy Director General of Department of Planning and Cooperation, Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Lao PDR, Chen Yong, President of Huawei APAC Digital Power Smart PV & ESS Business, and Dr. Andy Tirta, Head of Corporate Affairs at ACE and Chairman of AEBF-24. This strategic agreement emphasises the shared commitment of both organisations to advancing smart photovoltaic (PV) technology, with a focus on improving energy security, sustainability, and accessibility in the region.
Chen Yong, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Digital Power Smart PV & ESS Business, stated “Through this collaboration, Huawei is honoured to play a pivotal role in driving the region's energy transition by integrating advanced digital and power electronics technologies as well as renewable energy solutions. With a focus on sustainability, Huawei is committed to supporting ASEAN's energy goals by providing cutting-edge technologies that promote efficiency, reliability, and the development of green, smart infrastructure across the region."
The partnership will involve various initiatives, including joint research, technical workshops, and capacity-building programmes aimed at enhancing the development of renewable energy solutions in the region. This effort follows the success of the ASEAN Energy Data Centre, which was launched as part of ACE and Huawei's ongoing commitment to energy efficiency and digital transformation in ASEAN.
ACE and Huawei are currently collaborating on a joint study to enhance electrical safety standards for rooftop PV and BESS in ASEAN countries. A policy brief on the preliminary mapping of electrical safety standards and regulations was launched during this event. As part of this project initiative, a workshop on Smart PV Technology and Electrical Safety Standards for PV and BESS is scheduled for October 2024, with participation from government officials and public power utilities, followed by the release of a white paper in May 2025.
The cooperation outlined in the MoU will include collaborative research, capacity building, and technical exchanges, with a focus on smart PV technologies to drive ASEAN's energy transition. This new phase in the ACE-Huawei partnership highlights both organisations' dedication to fostering innovation in energy systems and promoting green energy solutions in the region.
