ASEAN Centre for Energy

📍 ACE Executive Director Delivered Keynote Addresses on Green Grids Initiative (GGI) Asia-Pacific Dialogue Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), delivered a keynote address at the Green Grid Initiative Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, highlighting the ASEAN Power Grid (#APG) as a key enabler of the region’s energy transition. He emphasised that increasing the share of renewable energy is no longer optional but an economic and strategic necessity. To achieve this, accelerating cross-border infrastructure development under the APG is essential.

💡 Although the percentage of women in ASEAN’s energy sector workforce still sits at 8%, the region has seen many encouraging developments through more women having stepped into impactful leadership positions.     ASEAN Member States (AMS) have appointed women to key energy leadership roles, including Permanent Secretary (Energy), Director General, and Deputy Secretary-General positions. Moreover, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), as the Centre of ASEAN’s energy transition, has also made positive strides through appointing its first female project manager of the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project and welcoming its first female manager of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy (SRE) Department.     This blog, authored by Aldilla Noor Rakhiemah and Beni Suryadi, highlights why gender-inclusive leadership is crucial for ASEAN’s sustainable energy transition, and why empowering more women leaders is a priority both for ASEAN and at ACE to achieve the region’s long-term energy goals.    Read more:  🔗 go.aseanenergy.org/ACEBlog  🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRYY8UV6    #ASEAN #ACCEPT #Energy #Gender #IWD2025 

💡 On perspective this week!   🗞 Capturing Renewable Energy Certificate Demand in ASEAN ✍ Monika Merdekawati, Veronica Ayu Pangestika   Singapore imports of renewable electricity from Lao PDR in 2022 marked a milestone in Southeast Asia's energy landscape, highlighting the region's growing cross-border electricity trade.  Beyond securing infrastructure for grid development, ASEAN member states are exploring ways to maximise the economic benefits of this trade. One promising avenue lies in the adoption of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).   This Op-Ed takes a bird-eye view of RECs demand driver in ASEAN, and identifies low-hanging fruit for strengthening regional cooperation in establishing a robust and high-quality cross-border REC market.   This Op-Ed has been published by Business Today. Scan the QR code on the second slide to read the full article.   🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gysJ5ZKw

📍 Courtesy Call between ACE Executive Director with Senior on Energy (SOE) Leader of Singapore On Tuesday, 11 March 2025, Executive Director of ACE, Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, had a courtesy call with Jonathan Goh, Director of External Relations at the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Senior Official on Energy (SOE) Leader of Singapore, to discuss key regional energy priorities. The discussion focused on discussing key regional energy priorities under Malaysia ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 and  the conclusion of ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025.

💡 AEO8 Insights: Strengthening ASEAN’s Power Supply with Battery and Energy Storage Systems (BESS)   Did you know? Solar and wind energy integrated into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) exhibit peak production during daylight hours, with generation fluctuations influenced by seasonal monsoon patterns in the ASEAN region. The 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8), developed by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in close collaboration with ASEAN Member States and partners, provides actionable insights and data-driven projections to help ASEAN meet their national and regional energy targets through four (4) strategic pathways.   AEO8 serves as a monitoring tool and strategic guide for energy policy development for the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026-2030.   🔗 Learn more: go.aseanenergy.org/AEO8

💡 Out now: Future of the Grid: Strengthening ASEAN's Grid Power Quality by Harnessing Stability with Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Synchrophasors   In recent years, ASEAN's power grid landscape has been evolving.   To enhance grid reliability, the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) systems and battery energy storage, along with synchrophasors and phasor measurement units (PMUs), provides real-time monitoring and grid flexibility. These technologies offer insights into ASEAN's power systems, improving power quality by enhancing stability and resilience.   This technical report, as part of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) partnership, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of power quality challenges in an evolving grid landscape in the region. It serves as a strategic resources to strengthen ASEAN's grid reliability, power quality management, and operational resilience for the region.   🔗 To find out more: https://lnkd.in/geSPwTcg ✍ ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

💡 Out now: Gender Equality in ASEAN Energy Booklet - Volume II    As part of our International Women's Day 2025 campaign, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) supported by the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) has officially launched the "Gender Equality in ASEAN Energy Booklet - Volume II"!   In continuation of the first volume that was published in 2024, this second volume provides fresh insights into gender mainstreaming within ASEAN’s energy sector, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges. It explores women's participation in ASEAN's energy sector, regional and global commitments, ASEAN Member States (AMS) gender policies, and next steps for a more gender-inclusive energy future.   Let's #ACEcelerateAction together!    🔗 Read now: https://lnkd.in/gyVTVz7M

Perspective on Women in Energy #4: What are the key challenges for achieving a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in ASEAN and how does this relate to gender context?   The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), the leading centre in ASEAN's energy sector, recognises that gender equality is an important factor in achieving a just and inclusive energy transition in ASEAN.    Rika Safrina, Senior Analyst of Energy Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP) Department at ACE, highlights the importance of conducting regular capacity building and raising awareness among ASEAN policymakers to design low-carbon strategies that are equitable and inclusive. She also underlines the need to utilise gender energy data to identify gaps and develop targeted programmes that enhance women's participation in ASEAN's energy transition.    #ASEAN #ACE #ACCEPTII #Gender #IWD 

💡 Did you know that the Philippines placed 25th in the 2024 Global Gender Gap Index?   Since 1975, the establishment of the Philippines’ Commission on Women (PCW) has played a pivotal role in mainstreaming gender equality in the country. Existing national gender policies such as the Magna Carta of Women, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Plan (GEWE), and the Gender and Development Strategic Plan (GAD-SP) have strengthened women representation in the workforce.    The energy sector in particular has seen the positive impact of these policies, with women accounting for more than 50% of positions across institutions like the Department of Energy (DOE) Science and Technology, National Electrification Agency, and PSALM Corporation.    In this blog by Nathania Azalia, ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) Research Intern, we explore how gender-inclusive policies have strengthened women's representation and what ASEAN can learn from the Philippines' progress to drive a more gender-inclusive energy landscape.   🔗 Read more:  go.aseanenergy.org/ACEBlog https://lnkd.in/g4vmkKAm   #ASEAN #ACCEPTII #Gender #Energy #IWD2025 #Blog

💡Call for Proposal!   The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is seeking consultants under the Green Climate Fund-Korean Development Bank (GCF-KDB) Project, particularly in the #industry sector: • Consultant of Investment Grade Audit (IGA) in the Industry Sector • Consultant for Industrial Energy Efficiency Technology Assessment in Indonesia’s Pulp, Paper, Food and Beverage, and Textile Sectors • Consultant for Policy and Regulatory Framework Assessment for Energy Efficiency Investment in Indonesia • Fully Funded Investment Grade Audit (IGA) in Industry Sector   🗓 Proposal deadline: 28 March 2025 🔗 For more info: https://lnkd.in/g7jyRP3D