Stable long-term finance from Power Purchase Agreements has shaped the development of Southeast Asia’s power systems over the last 30 years… But are they still fit for purpose in the energy transition era? In our latest blog, TransitionZero’s Consultant Analyst Melissa Brown shares her insights on: 🔌 How the rigid terms of fossil-fuel Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have limited system flexibility, and why this isn’t a good fit for the more dynamic market structures Southeast Asia needs to integrate new renewable capacity 🔒 How policymakers in Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines are grappling with complex energy transition choices due to over-reliance on PPAs and coal lock-in ⁉️ How analysts lack the data needed to understand how power systems operate because confidential PPA terms are not disclosed 🔍 How more transparency around PPAs would help energy planners assess whether legacy assets are cost-effective and how policies should be shaped to support renewables integration Explore all this and more in the full article ➝ https://lnkd.in/e4k5j6s8 This is part three in a series on Southeast Asia’s ETM deals.
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TransitionZero is a non-profit climate tech based in London. We build open data and software products for energy systems planning, and partner with mission-aligned organisations to scale their impact. We also publish data-driven insights on the energy transition.
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Everyone at TransitionZero would like to wish Lucas Kruitwagen all the best as he pursues new opportunities. We are thankful for his technical expertise and leadership at TransitionZero and have no doubt he will continue to have great impact in climate change mitigation and the energy transition!
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The evidence is piling up: ammonia co-firing simply does not make economic sense and is not aligned with net-zero goals. Great to see this new analysis by Solutions for Our Climate (기후솔루션).
Costs for #ammonia co-firing piling up to add financial burden on the #SouthKorea and other countries in the region facing the same challenges. Recent analysis by Solutions for Our Climate (기후솔루션) reveals that implementing ammonia co-firing at South Korea’s Taean 9 and 10 #coal plants will cost up to 1.7 times higher than the total cost of retiring the entire #coal fleet in Chungnam Province, which hosts the largest concentration of coal plants in the country. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRHqre2b #AmmoniaCoFiring #CoalExit #CoalPhaseOut #EnergyTransition
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Congratulations to Laura Clarke OBE and all our partners at ClientEarth on their wins this year! ⚡️Our partnership in Southeast Asia leverages Client Earth’s policy and regulatory expertise and TransitionZero’s data and energy systems modelling capability, supporting the development of just, and bankable, energy transition plans in the region.
As I head off for my summer break (a road trip in the States…), I thought I’d share our ClientEarth Summer Report. It’s a wonderful overview of the impact we have had, and the progress we have made, in the first half of this year. Highlights include: - Our advocacy on the EU’s Nature Restoration Law with the #RestoreNature Coalition; - Our success, with Portuguese NGOs, in blocking the Montijo airport in Portugal that would have been devastating for migratory birds; - Tackling bottom trawling in marine protected areas in France, with NGO Bloom; - Challenging INEOS plastic plans (again) - Winning our challenge to the UK Government’s climate strategy (again) – alongside Good Law Project and Friends of the Earth; - Supporting a victory in the first ever aviation greenwashing case against KLM – with Fossielvrij NL and Fossilfree advertising; - Opening our new office in Japan; - Launching a new partnership with TransitionZero in Southeast Asia; - Holding carbon majors accountable for ‘zombie oil wells’ in Colorado; - And much more besides… None of this work would be possible were it not for our fantastic partners and collaborators around the world; our brilliant, committed, creative colleagues at ClientEarth and, of course, our wonderful donors, friends and supporters. So thank you. Thank you for all you do to help us help our Client, The Earth. She is everything to us. And here’s to a happy August, wherever you are.
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📅 Save the date: The Southeast Asia Corporate Decarbonization Exchange (CDx) will take place 1-2 October in Bangkok. We are proud to be an Endorsing Organization and our Southeast Asia Lead Isabella Suarez will be speaking at the event.
🚀 Registration for #CDx2024 opens next week! Join us for two days of expertly curated sessions structured around four modules that directly address the #decarbonization challenges faced by corporates: Module 1: Understanding the State of Play 👉🏽 A comprehensive look at the current market landscape for decarbonization action. Module 2: Planning Pathways for Decarbonization 👉🏽 Discussions focused on developing decarbonization strategies and #technology options. Module 3: Executing Projects and Securing Finance 👉🏽 A deep dive into avenues for commercial and concessional financial support. Module 4: Reporting & Brand Visibility 👉🏽 Guidance on reporting requirements, transparent decarbonization communication. CDx will fast-track knowledge exchange and #partnerships for impactful decarbonization solutions that address the challenges and opportunities in #SoutheastAsia. 🔗 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gC_Tv7nY Organized by Asia Clean Energy Partners Endorsed by Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC) | TransitionZero | Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) | REEEP - Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership | Global Renewables Alliance | King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi | Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership | Asian Institute of Technology | WWF Greater Mekong
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“If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.” We thank TransitionZero ClientEarth and Aurora Energy Research - APAC for sharing their forecasts for the hyper-dynamic Philippine power market, but more importantly their valuable insights into the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) policy in the Philippines and the efficacy of resulting bilateral power supply contracts in withstanding market volatility. We also thank our stakeholders who joined the discussion and shared candid feedback on how we at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Philippines can further improve our processes. This is surely just the first of many such interactions. In the next few months, we hope to release the CSP Legal Toolkit which will serve as our live document that will reflect timelines, guiding principles and actual situations decided by the Commission to serve as our common reference point to realize our desired outcome of getting us closer to energy affordability through increased transparency and accountability. Thanks also to our ERC team who stepped up to the challenge of putting together the forum in the nick of time! 😅 Salamat! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 🇵🇭🇵🇭 #energydemocracy #energyaffordability #parasabayan
ERC Convenes Energy Experts and Stakeholders for Insights on PSAs and CSPs 19 July 2024/ ERC-Planning and Public Information Service PASIG CITY—Energy policy experts, government agencies, distribution utilities, consumer groups and private power associations gathered in a forum organized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday, 18 July 2024 to provide regulatory updates and insights on the current frameworks on Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) and the conduct of Competitive Selection Process (CSP) in the Philippines. The forum, organized in collaboration with Aurora Energy Research (Aurora), TransitionZero and ClientEarth, presented the recent study by Aurora, entitled “Insights into Philippine Power Supply Agreements”, and the preliminary study of TransitionZero analyzing the CSP, which identified gaps and opportunities for improving the process. A draft of the toolkit for the CSP being developed by ERC with the assistance of ClientEarth was also presented. In Aurora's analysis, the Philippines is projected to undergo a significant transformation towards renewable energy dominance by 2050, with over 60% of its electricity sourced from renewables. Solar energy is slated to be the main technology driving the transition from 2024 to 2030 as it is the focus of Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) auctions. An increase in onshore and offshore wind capacity is also expected in the country, reaching approximately 54 gigawatts by 2060. Aurora also forecasts that, between 2024 and 2030, WESM prices are expected to slightly come down given the new capacity entry while the exposure to international gas prices will drive the upward trend in the prices. As the Philippines shifts to a renewable-intensive system, Aurora likewise predicts that midday electricity prices will decrease, driven by high volumes of cheaply-offered solar energy in the Philippines. TransitionZero, meanwhile, studied the PSAs of two private distribution utilities (DUs) and two electric cooperatives (ECs) to evaluate the efficacy of the previous CSP policy prior to its revision in 2023. The assessment found that PSAs signed through CSP significantly reduced non-performance issues compared to those signed without a CSP that resulted in various outcomes particularly in terms of generation, price stability, affordability, reliability and procedural efficiency. TransitionZero’s study also found that “least cost” principles justifications varied across PSAs, complicating comparisons and risk evaluations. Notably, the study observed that straight-line tariffs, though affected by legal disputes, yielded substantial consumer savings and predictability for electricity prices, compared to fuel pass-through clauses seen in some PSAs. The study likewise flagged reliability concerns in fossil-based plants, especially coal plants due to forced outages and extended maintenance outages, particularly for Luzon DUs. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gVctHeyh
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My 2-week roadshow in Manila wrapped up with an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Philippines event! It was a pleasure to represent TransitionZero, and speak alongside Teresa Ira Maris P. Guanzon and Patrick T.. Many thanks to Chair Monalisa Dimalanta for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue! Special shoutout to Jacqueline Yujia Tao, who developed this (replicable!) methodology and research during her time at TZ. This initial study delved into the performance of PSAs signed within and outside CSP, revealing: 🌟 Straight-line tariffs (i.e., no fuel cost pass-through) offer consumer savings and price predictability, thereby enhancing PSA quality and stability. 🚫 The frequent outages of fossil fuel plants affects PSA quality. A diverse power system, with ample flexibility and reliability mechanisms, provides greater stability and resilience. Emerging hybrid contracts are already demonstrating these benefits. 🔍 The undefined “least cost” principle complicates comparison and risk evaluation across PSAs. A holistic definition is needed, and the metrics for risk evaluation should incentivize proper risk management for both GenCos and DUs. 🔑 Baseload and mid-merit are features of demand. Adding flexibility to the terms for DUs' procurement is key to achieving more market efficiency, as DUs can better match their demand and supply. Exchanges with government, utilities, developers, banks, and power associations over the past 2 weeks have been invaluable. There are reflective, urgent, and strategic efforts to advancing sustainable and affordable energy for the country, and it's energizing to witness! But first, a holiday 🏖 🌴
ERC Convenes Energy Experts and Stakeholders for Insights on PSAs and CSPs 19 July 2024/ ERC-Planning and Public Information Service PASIG CITY—Energy policy experts, government agencies, distribution utilities, consumer groups and private power associations gathered in a forum organized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday, 18 July 2024 to provide regulatory updates and insights on the current frameworks on Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) and the conduct of Competitive Selection Process (CSP) in the Philippines. The forum, organized in collaboration with Aurora Energy Research (Aurora), TransitionZero and ClientEarth, presented the recent study by Aurora, entitled “Insights into Philippine Power Supply Agreements”, and the preliminary study of TransitionZero analyzing the CSP, which identified gaps and opportunities for improving the process. A draft of the toolkit for the CSP being developed by ERC with the assistance of ClientEarth was also presented. In Aurora's analysis, the Philippines is projected to undergo a significant transformation towards renewable energy dominance by 2050, with over 60% of its electricity sourced from renewables. Solar energy is slated to be the main technology driving the transition from 2024 to 2030 as it is the focus of Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) auctions. An increase in onshore and offshore wind capacity is also expected in the country, reaching approximately 54 gigawatts by 2060. Aurora also forecasts that, between 2024 and 2030, WESM prices are expected to slightly come down given the new capacity entry while the exposure to international gas prices will drive the upward trend in the prices. As the Philippines shifts to a renewable-intensive system, Aurora likewise predicts that midday electricity prices will decrease, driven by high volumes of cheaply-offered solar energy in the Philippines. TransitionZero, meanwhile, studied the PSAs of two private distribution utilities (DUs) and two electric cooperatives (ECs) to evaluate the efficacy of the previous CSP policy prior to its revision in 2023. The assessment found that PSAs signed through CSP significantly reduced non-performance issues compared to those signed without a CSP that resulted in various outcomes particularly in terms of generation, price stability, affordability, reliability and procedural efficiency. TransitionZero’s study also found that “least cost” principles justifications varied across PSAs, complicating comparisons and risk evaluations. Notably, the study observed that straight-line tariffs, though affected by legal disputes, yielded substantial consumer savings and predictability for electricity prices, compared to fuel pass-through clauses seen in some PSAs. The study likewise flagged reliability concerns in fossil-based plants, especially coal plants due to forced outages and extended maintenance outages, particularly for Luzon DUs. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gVctHeyh
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🚌 🇵🇭 Our team is on the road! The Philippine electricity market is transforming, with major policy shifts attracting new investment in renewable energy. Isabella Suarez, our Southeast Asia Lead, attended the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' 16th Media Seminar last week, where she shared our latest insights on the country's energy transition with invited journalists. How can the Philippines capitalise on the exciting opportunities ahead? → Create regulatory certainty by harmonising policies → Streamlined permitting, supporting more competitive bids → Investment in supporting energy infrastructure, like grids This Thursday, Isabella joins colleagues from ClientEarth, Aurora Energy Research and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Philippines for a half-day workshop in Manila with distribution utilities and generation companies. They’ll be sharing regulatory, legal and data-backed insights on the Competitive Selection Process and Power Supply Agreements in the Philippines. This event is invite-only, but will be live-streamed on the ERC’s Facebook page from 9:00am local time.
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🤖 How can machine learning help analysts keep track of the explosive global growth of solar? In a webinar last week, our CTO Lucas Kruitwagen and Head of Machine Learning Joseph O'Connor discussed the opportunities and current limitations of our method for identifying solar assets at scale alongside guests Jenny Chase, Lead Solar Analyst at BloombergNEF, and Diren Kocakuşak, Ph.D., a Research Analyst with our partners at Global Energy Monitor. Our panel discussed: → The poor quality of ‘official’ solar asset data → The limitations of open geospatial data for training solar asset identification models → How to better predict the capacity of solar assets by estimating construction date → What would be required to scale our method down to rooftop residential level → Why solar analysts and greenhouses don’t get along TZ-SAM is our attempt to ‘plug the gaps’ in traditional solar asset reporting. Through a combination of planetary-scale machine learning, open geo-spatial data, and manual labelling, we’re able to identify new, smaller assets that aren’t tracked by other public data sets. But, there’s more work to be done. Watch the replay of our webinar now to learn about our future plans for TZ-SAM, and how this dataset will integrate with Model Builder, our upcoming no-code platform for energy systems modelling.
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Last week, team TZ got together in London for our annual off-site. Some highlights: 🚀 Learning from founders in climate tech: Michal Nachmany, PhD [Climate Policy Radar] and Dan Travers [Open Climate Fix] shared their experiences building complex platforms with purpose. ⚽️ Sports day. Lots of winners, no injuries, some mild sunburn. 🎨 Painting (while sipping 🍷), and discovering that some of our talented code and data-wranglers are also exceptional artists. 🚀 Shipping to win as a team, creating climate-tech products on cereal boxes. Thanks to our lovely operations team for an amazing week. Look like fun? Keep an eye on our page for new job listings, we’re growing!
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