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Future of the Grid

ORGANISER	Clarion Events
DATE	23 October 2024
VENUE	Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore
URL	https://www.enlit-asia.com/the-future-of-the-grid/

Power grids are the backbone of a modern energy system and key enabler in the global energy transition. The convergence of renewable energy, sustainability, and technological innovation is currently reshaping the industry landscape. With the growing urgency to decarbonise the energy sector, it has become even more critical for Southeast Asian countries to establish flexible and reliable grids.

As part of the Energy Market Authority’s Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), Future of the Grid (FOTG) is Singapore’s only grid-focused event, serving as a cornerstone gathering for policymakers and regulators, electrical utilities and grid operators, technology providers, and energy consumers to engage in crucial discussions on advancing grid development strategies and mapping a way forward for the energy transition.

Taking place on 23 October 2024, Future of the Grid delivers expert knowledge and forward-looking insights from the region's power and energy thought leaders to explore strategies to enhance the national power grid’s readiness for increased renewable integration and electricity imports.

ASEAN Energy Regulatory Forum

Building on the success of FOTG’s ASEAN Energy Regulatory Forum, this unique platform will address high-level topics, enabling regional governments and stakeholders to engage in strategic dialogue on policy and regulatory developments and map a way forward for the global energy transition.

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15:00 – 15:40 hrsFostering Collaboration and Synergy to Enhance Greater Cross-border Interconnections

Panellists:

Jarrod Ball, Board Member and Markets Committee Chair, Australian Energy Regulator (AER)

The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) marks a milestone in regional energy cooperation. Despite its technical feasibility and considerable benefits, APG largely operates through bilateral agreements with less than half the planned interconnections completed. How can ASEAN leverage the momentum yielded by the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) to further enhance regional power connectivity and promote more effective multilateral partnerships?

In this panel, regulators will discuss insights from current multilateral trade agreements and cross-border collaborations across and beyond ASEAN.

Review ongoing bilateral cross-border interconnections within ASEAN and future projections for advancing multilateral power trade.
Effective collaborative working model between public and private sectors to align various government agencies regarding their transition strategies and objectives.
The impact of regional regulations and mandates in advancing renewables multilateral power trade.

15:40 – 16:20 hrsShaping the Future of Grid Stability and Resilience in a High Renewables Era

Panellists:

Hon. Atty. Monalisa C. Dimalanta, Chairperson & CEO, Energy Regulatory Commission, Philippines
Dr Phuwanart Choonhapran, Assistant Secretary General, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Thailand
Hiromichi Tanoue, Director of the Policy Planning and Coordination Division, Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

As renewable energy sources increasingly dominate the energy mix, grid systems must evolve and expand to manage the associated variability and decentralisation. In this panel, regulators and industry leaders will discuss the evolving challenges and strategic needs of grid systems as they adapt to higher levels of renewable energy. The session will focus on key strategies and lessons learned that can guide the development of robust transmission infrastructure to support a connected and resilient regional grid.

The current regulatory frameworks' capacity to support significant increases in RE integration and identify gaps that could hinder stability and resilience.
Explore innovative market mechanisms and incentives to expand and enhance transmission capacity for accommodating higher renewable penetration.
Explore the specific actions regulators can take to encourage innovation and collaboration across the energy value chain.
Discuss strategies to attract and secure investments necessary for developing and upgrading grid infrastructure.
Strategies for advancing renewables grid integration to strengthen regional supply chains – harmonising and interconnection Infrastructure developments.

16:20 – 17:00 hrsASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and USAID SE Asia Smart Power Program (SPP)

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities/Authorities (HAPUA), in collaboration with USAID SE Asia Smart Power Program (SPP) and US DOE’s Net Zero World (NZW), are cooperating to support awareness and capacity building sessions to ministries, utilities, and regulators on the opportunities and issues associated with sub-sea interconnector projects for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).

This session would share insights, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions for the future of subsea interconnector projects.

*Programme is subject to changes.