The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) of Myanmar successfully conducted a four-day training programme focused on the development of the country’s new power system, bringing together key stakeholders from across the power sector to advance renewable energy integration and grid modernization efforts.
Held at the Nay Pyi Taw Training Centre, the programme was organized in collaboration with Huawei Digital Power Myanmar, Power China Kunming Engineering Corporation Limited, and China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Institute. Approximately 50 officials from the Department of Electric Power and Planning (DEPP), Electric Power Generation Enterprise (EPGE), and the Department of Power Transmission and System Control (DPTSC) participated in the training.
The initiative was designed to support Myanmar’s transition toward a high-quality renewable energy industry through the sharing of global best practices, digital power innovations, and advanced technologies aimed at enhancing energy security, grid resilience, and long-term sustainability.
The programme commenced with an opening address by U Zaw Win Naing, Deputy Director General, who outlined Myanmar’s vision for renewable energy development and the creation of a greener power system. He highlighted the country’s plans to increase renewable energy generation to 11% and hydropower to 28%, raising the combined share of renewable energy sources to 39% of the national energy mix in the future.
U Zaw Win Naing also acknowledged Huawei’s continued contribution to the energy sector through the introduction of advanced technologies and innovative energy solutions. He encouraged further collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support Myanmar’s ongoing energy transformation.
During the event, Dr. Liu Yunfeng, Chief Scientist of Huawei Digital Power, presented the latest developments in grid-forming technology and its role in enabling next-generation power systems. He explained how power electronics-based architectures, advanced control algorithms, and grid-forming battery energy storage systems (BESS) can improve grid stability, facilitate higher renewable energy penetration, and accelerate energy transition goals.
Dr. Liu also highlighted Huawei’s experience in large-scale grid-forming applications, including the Saudi Red Sea project, which combines 400 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity with 1.3 GWh of energy storage. The project is regarded as the world’s largest grid-forming off-grid renewable energy development and demonstrates the company’s capabilities in supporting complex energy systems.
Patipan Kalvibool, Chief Technology Officer of Huawei Digital Power Thailand, addressed the role of electricity tariff reforms and advanced solar-plus-storage technologies in accelerating clean energy adoption. He noted that Time-of-Use pricing mechanisms and demand charge structures could improve the commercial viability of commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems while helping utilities manage the growing impact of rooftop solar installations.
Kalvibool also introduced Huawei’s FusionSolar 9.0 Smart PV and Energy Storage Solution, emphasizing its potential to improve energy generation efficiency, reduce electricity costs, enhance operations and maintenance capabilities, and strengthen future grid stability through grid-forming technology.
The programme concluded with closing remarks from U Tint Lwin Oo, Director of the Department of Electric Power Planning (DEPP), who presented certificates to participants. The ceremony was attended by U Aung Zaw Hein, Deputy Director of DEPP.
As part of the training programme, participants also visited the Shwe Myo Solar Project, where officials and Huawei representatives gained practical insights into the deployment and operation of renewable energy infrastructure.
The collaboration represents a significant milestone in Myanmar’s efforts to build a low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable energy sector while advancing the country’s broader renewable energy and energy transition objectives.
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