Vietnam’s Solar Industry has bright prospects for Investors, as energy demand continues to grow & the economy recovers, tight deadlines will make it difficult for investors to benefit from revised feed-in-tariffs, but new investment mechanisms are being considered wef 2020. Experts believe that Vietnam’s golden era for solar development is yet to be seen and fully taken advantage of

VIetnam’s energy demand is expected to rise by over 10 percent per year by the end of 2020 and by 8 percent per year in the next decade and is no doubt one of the hottest renewable energy market in this world. A year ago, an incentive-driven commission rush of 5GW solar projects has put Vietnam on the stage of the world’s most active market with energy demand at a steady annual growth rate of around 8.5% and expected to exceed supply in 2021 by 6.6TWh and 15TWh in 2023. The manufacturing hub gradually is transferring from China to South Asia, and there are many foreign investors entering Vietnam, which is a very positive sign for the DPPA model RTS development.

Investors are eyeing to spend up to $150b in Vietnam’s power sector over the coming decade. With a high GDP growth forecast and optimistic investment outlook, Vietnam is offering huge opportunities in its power sector as electricity demand is projected to surge to almost 130GW by 2030. By the end of 2019, Vietnam surpassed Malaysia and Thailand to reach the largest installed capacity of solar panels in Southeast Asia. In this webinar we will discuss the future landscape of The Vietnam Solar Market & witness some of the most important updates from the decision makers

VIETNAM, THE MOST EXCITING RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET IN SOUTH EAST ASIA

Indian Government’s Atma Nirbhar initiative has created many opportunities for Battery Makers in EV and Renewable Energy Portfolio. Today, EVs, Large Scale Solar + Storage, Hybrid, Industrial UPS backup systems are all powered by batteries. Keeping this in mind to secure the production against all potential supply-chain disruptions, the Government of India has made ambitious plans to indigenise cell and battery manufacturing. The likely economic opportunity from battery manufacturing to meet Indian EV targets is approximately INR 6 to 9 lakh crores by 2030 (NITI Aayog-RMI, 2018). This includes the imports of components to make battery packs and also limited cell production. With a target of 50 GWh, the NITI Aayog plan is planning support the establishment of anywhere between three to ten giga-factories of 20 GWh to 5 GWh capacity each in the country, multiple state governments are also offering capital subsidies to deliver the infrastructural need for such giga-factories such as Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka etc.

Estimating the India market to account for over 300GWh (2019-25) considering ESS & EV opportunities, around USD 5 billion investments are expected to be attracted supporting 50+GWh capacities for multiple li-ion battery GIGA factories. Battery accounts for 40% of the total cost of manufacturing of the electric vehicle, Li-ion battery market in India is expected to increase from 2.9 GWh in 2018 to about 132 GWh by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.5%. The Li-ion battery market in India is expected to increase to about 132 GWh by 2030. India imported $1.23 Bn worth lof Li-ion batteries between 2018 and 2019. Having said this the LIB and Battery Businesses still needs a clear roadmap to enable a large-scale techno-economical ecosystem aligned with Indian requirements which includes technology and business partnership and bilateral trade agreements with various countries.

The goal of this ExpertTalk is to inform Battery Businesses & Indian Corporates who would like to stay up to date on the constantly evolving landscape of India’s Dynamic EV & ESS Market and Plan A Winning Business Strategy.

Leading Indian RE Developers are facing a liquidity crunch and increased competition from emerging players due to COVID 19.On top of that the country’s debt-ridden discoms are unable to pay off their dues and increasing attempts by states to renegotiate power purchase agreements are making existing investors and developers nervous, leading to increasing cases of stake and asset sales from various large renewable energy generators, However, foreign investors are showing immense interest in the Indian renewable energy sector due to the government’s announcements to implement various sectoral policy reforms and increased focus in RE space.

During periods of heightened volatility and greater uncertainty over macroeconomic conditions, long-term investors place a premium on stable, uncorrelated returns that can help protect their overall portfolios. Well structured equity investments in renewable power projects that have long term, fixed price power purchase agreements (“PPAs”) with creditworthy offtakers can offer investors protection from macroeconomic shocks and commodity price fluctuations.Renewable investment opportunities are not only socially and environmentally responsible but, due to the market dislocation, have the potential to deliver differentiated risk-adjusted returns.

Asset sell-downs are not new in the renewable energy industry however as the scale and number of renewable projects increase, the appetite for buying and selling major stakes in India and APAC for solar and wind projects have increased.There are multiple factors behind the growth of buy ins & sell-downs such as the growth of RE sector, opening of new markets, entrance of new players & changing dynamics of tax and equity structure. In this ExpertTalk our experts will discuss why renewable asset sell-downs have changed, implications for IPPs & Institutional investors,growing interest in fast maturing distributed renewable space and lot’s more.

A Must Attend for Growth Companies, IPP’s, Brokers, Insurers, Asset Owners, Buyers, Top Financial Execs, New Entrants, Start Ups, Rooftop Stakeholders, Investors, M&A Companies, Advisors & Business Leaders from the Clean Tech Sector.

While there is much enthusiasm and excitement about India’s thrust towards renewable and especially solar, there are also some concerns about the quality and maintenance of the installations in the rooftop solar segment. Despite the relatively lesser maintenance requirements of rooftop solar PV systems, upkeep of the systems tend to be often overlooked, which can be detrimental to optimal utilization of the assets.

Under the National Solar Mission, the Government of India has set a target of installing 40 GW capacity of rooftop solar photovoltaic by 2022. The official statistics of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) show that the currently installed capacity is around 2,817 MW as of 30.06.2020 while current efforts are being directed towards substantially increasing the rooftop solar capacity addition with the aim of meeting the target of 40 GW, it is imperative to ensure that these rooftop solar systems perform optimally – with high specific yields (kWh/kWp). The current approach towards this goal has been to increase the installed capacity (kWp) of rooftop PV systems across various sectors. Additionally, the government subsidies for rooftop PV plants are dispersed based on the capacity installed and not the generation achieved from the installed PV plants.

Understanding the importance of ensuring that these installed rooftop solar systems perform optimally, GIZ undertook a technical study titled ‘Moving from kW to kWh’. The study was aimed at currently installed rooftop PV systems to identify the causes of sub-optimal performance, quantify those in terms of contribution to loss in generation and propose cost- optimal solutions to fix the quality issues.The study involved the on-site analysis of the selected rooftop PV plants along with analysis of the contracts, warranties and O&M practices in four locations in India and covered 40 sites from various segments including government, educational, residential and commercial PV plants. The results from the study have highlighted significant shortcomings in installation and maintenance practices for rooftop PV systems with issues such as mechanical damages in cells, soiling and improper plant design and construction among other things which were present in a significant number of plants. Moving forward, it will be imperative that all issues identified in the study are properly looked into to ensure the longevity and further uptake of rooftop solar in India.

In this webinar the key highlights of the study will be presented by GIZ and PI Berlin followed by Panel discussion on the innovating the O&M aspects of solar rooftop power plants.This webinar meets at the intersection of asset owners, managers, investors, IPPs, Discom’s and O&M service providers to create a unique convergence of opportunities to network, learn and share knowledge, representing industry views across the entire asset management and O&M spectrum.

It is estimated that 51 GW of new offshore wind installations will take place from 2020 to 2024. Globally there has been installation of about 17 to 18 GW of off-shore wind power in countries such as UK, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands & China. India has also identified offshore wind energy potential of 70 Gigawatt along Gujarat, TN coasts and set an ambitious target of 30 Gigawatt offshore wind energy target by 2030. With this Offshore Wind is actively being explored as a new source in the energy mix of India.

In this event we provide a deep-dive into the Indian Offshore Market, and discuss the market dynamics, opportunities and challenges. This event is planned to be very interactive and focussed on delivering precise insights to all stakeholders. With offshore wind playing critical role in economic recovery, it is more important now than ever that we come together to discuss what that really means and how we get there. one of the largest and most successful gathering of offshore wind energy professionals in India to address these important topics

This is your chance to get a complete outlook for the offshore wind industry in India There is a strong fundamental need for offshore wind power in India to support the Wind Sector and implement a stronger incentive policy for renewables.Tune into this event and learn everything there is to know about the India offshore wind. From financing, permitting, supply chain development, transmission planning, construction and installation, floating wind, regulatory updates, project case studies and many more topics – we have it covered!

Find out what the global offshore wind industry experts had to say about the Indian offshore wind market opportunities and challenges.

Delhi EV Policy 2020 Launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is considered to be one of the most pro EV sector policy frameworks. This edition of ExpertTalk brings to you key features of this policy with crisp & precise insights designed for business leaders & corporates to offer insights, not information. With this policy Delhi is all set to become the EV capital of India and accelerate e mobility adoption across various vehicle segments. Join us to take a closer look at this policy to find out what this means for businesses and corporates.

This Expert Talk will allow all stakeholders to create a sustainable business model, prioritize efforts and get the right business strategy in EV Space.Our experts will set out the current state-of-play and answer your questions in real time. This series is your chance to get one-to-one insights from Experts regarding Key Features, RoadMap and Right Strategy.

Join this Exclusive Stakeholders Meet alongside EV experts, policymakers, public and private automotive companies, lithium-ion batteries manufacturers and mobility service providers to decode Delhi’s EV Policy

Putting some rest to the famous ‘Chicken & Egg’ story, the Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has approved the construction of 2,636 charging stations in 62 cities across 24 states and union territories under the second phase of the FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme.

Electric car manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, and regional governments have entered into many agreements and ventures to promote and provide EV networks of public charging stations.

Battery capacity and the capability of handling faster charging are both increasing and methods of charging are constantly improving. The differing needs and solutions of various manufacturers as well as EV consumers has slowed the emergence of standard charging methods and have given way to newer options such as Battery swapping.

Join Us now, to be a part of this debate :EV Infra Future: Quick Interchange vs Charging Stations and get First Few Early Access tickets.

If everything goes well, India will see bids opening for 21,000 MW of wind, solar and hybrid power projects within next 1 to 2 months. Tenders are issued frequently by both the Central government ( SECI), State governments and government-owned companies, many bid opening dates of these are scheduled to take place in August for large scale auctions. Nonetheless if you take into account smaller projects & floating tenders upto 50MW by various state government or public sector undertakings, , the total capacity under tenders would be much more. Some upcoming tenders include 7,500-MW solar project in Leh and Kargil districts, bids for which are scheduled to be opened in August 5. About 618 MW of utility scale solar tenders and 225 MW of wind-solar hybrid tenders were issued in the month of June despite the Covid-19 outbreak, tender activity is expected to grow in coming months. Hybrid tenders are going to be the future with (SECI) issuing two big tenders offering a total of 4 gigawatts solar and wind energy capacity, some significant change in this new tender is the removal of tariff .

The share of renewable energy (including large hydro) in India’s overall installed power capacity mix rose marginally to 36.2% at the end of the first quarter of 2020, from 35.9% at the end of the calendar year (CY) 2019 .This event is to discuss the methodology and structure of future Renewable Energy Bids, throw light on specialized bids for large-scale adoption of renewable energy with storage, economics behind extremely low tariffs, role of BCD while bidding and other key variables

We give you an Expert Opinion of the appropriate solutions that would be used in SECI’s future bidding parameters and evaluation. These characteristics are essential to be built into projects to keep the future renewable energy capacity additions on track. SECI has overall tendered approximately 3.6 GW capacity of solar-wind hybrid projects under the ISTS program (Tranche I to Tranche III) and auctioned 1.56 GW under Tranche I & II. Some important factors for future bids include requirements of high PLF, firmness, and flexibility in renewable power. Find out how can developers, EPCs, OEMs can bid with current constraints on capital to make bidding a smooth affair.

It is worth bearing in mind that competition in this area is growing with the availability of both funds and technology. Find out what a Futuristic Specialist Bid comprises of that will provide a considerable return on investment as it will increase your win-rate for renewable energy tenders.

ASEAN solar sector is going in the right direction as new policies were established in several countries in ASEAN, hoping to spur the growth of solar. Current electricity costs in the Philippines are amongst the highest in Asia, including Japan which makes solar power a much cheaper and economically more advantageous option in the Philippines. The Philippines is a country of 102 million people, and is a relatively fast growing Asian economy. An estimated 16 million people are off the grid with regards to current electricity supply, and this includes approximately 6000 schools. This demonstrates the potential for supplying solar power to the Philippines. The Philippine Government has also committed to a 70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and has a 15.3GW renewable energy target, thus encouraging a large increase in solar power as an energy source.

The Philippines Market has also recently explored floating solar by constructing a testbed in Southeast Asia’s third-largest lake, it  has strong potential in harnessing solar energy, both for consumer use and power production, given the continued drop in prices and further innovation in the field. It is also acknowledged that it will be important to develop the correct energy management technology along with a solar power system that is built and developed in the Philippines, and has the potential to become a basis for other tropical island nations.

In this event we will discuss the opportunities for Investment, Financing, Challenges and RoadMap for growth of Solar Sector where you can also meet the companies leading innovation and disruption in The Philippine Solar industry.

We are happy to organize Thailand’s Most Exciting Solar Energy Event. Thailand has been incentivizing investment in solar projects for many years and now reaps the benefits of this initiative. Thailand’s electricity generating sector is considered to be one of the most secure businesses in Thailand for private operators given the long-term power purchase agreement with the three state utilities EGAT, MEA, and PEA. Some key highlights of this market include 30% renewables by 2036, renewables to represent 15-20% of the energy mix, a target of 3GW of installed solar increasing to 17W by 2025, Utilities spending Bt200 Billion on smart grid solutions. With ASEAN quickly turning to renewable energy hub technological innovations, favourable government policies and clean energy demand surge are among top trends in Thailand Market.

Solar is a significant part of the Thai renewable strategy. State-owned utilities are investing in utility-scale floating solar projects, the government is offering generous incentives for rooftop solar and large energy users are adopting onsite solar at an increasing rate.

This event will help you in staying competitive with advanced wind turbine tower concepts for new challenges, emerging markets and diverse locations. It will discuss how today’s wind turbines increase the performance and reliability with next-generation wind technologies while lowering the cost of wind energy. An overview of how modern wind turbines are increasingly cost-effective and more reliable. This event will take you through the development of longer, lighter rotor blades, taller towers, more reliable drivetrains, and performance-optimizing control systems. A Must Attend for O&M Heads, R&D Teams, Enginnering & Design Heads, CTO’s.

We are happy to organize Singapore’s most exciting solar energy event as it is one of the most promising renewable energy sources for Singapore. Singapore achieved its 2020 solar deployment target of 350 megawatt-peak (MWp) in the first quarter of this year. The government and industry are working closely to deploy cleaner energy solutions such as solar energy, and it will increase solar adoption as solar is most viable source of renewable energy. With strong support from stakeholders such as the commercial and industrial companies, next solar target of at least 2GWp by 2030 is something to look forward to.

Singapore is aligned with JTC’s ambition to make industrial estate more environmentally friendly to support businesses, JTC will be rolling out extensions for two of its solar initiatives, to optimise the use of over 740,000 sqm of industrial land and roof space. JTC is also exploring installations on their own rooftops. JTC is partnering with the industry and customers to make solar development more sustainable.

A 360 Degree Outlook on the Large Scale Solar in Indian Market and Opportunities Ahead A Leadership Conference on How Large Scale Solar Businesses & Leaders Must Accelerate Transformation in 2020-2021

This event is specifically designed to be the Large Scale Solar Industry’s Best Innovation and Business Conference in time of rapid changes — a place for Industry’s Top Leaders to prototype their recovery strategy, pivots, next steps and reinvention. Now, more than ever, this event would teach you the tools, techniques and frameworks for spotting trends and making change happen. You’ll experience next year’s trends from the #1 trending event, alongside disruptive ideas and a business readiness strategy. Not only will this bring some normality during these strange and different times for your clients/stakeholders but also successfully implement your business strategies at the same time. It will allow you to Continue Discussions on the Most Crucial Large Solar Industry Topics from the comfort and safety of your computer.

Key Discussion Points:

• Top Trends In Energy Storage & Global Storage Outlook
• Analysing current hybrid solar set-ups in India
• Solar + Storage: Business Case
• Storage Tech of the Future
• Execution Challenges in Designing & Construction of Storage Projects
• New Market Opportunities for Indian Developers
• Battery Storage Technology

A 360 Degree Outlook on the Large Scale Solar in Indian Market and Opportunities Ahead A Leadership Conference on How Large Scale Solar Businesses & Leaders Must Accelerate Transformation in 2020-2021

This event is specifically designed to be the Large Scale Solar Industry’s Best Innovation and Business Conference in time of rapid changes — a place for Industry’s Top Leaders to prototype their recovery strategy, pivots, next steps and reinvention. Now, more than ever, this event would teach you the tools, techniques and frameworks for spotting trends and making change happen. You’ll experience next year’s trends from the #1 trending event, alongside disruptive ideas and a business readiness strategy. Not only will this bring some normality during these strange and different times for your clients/stakeholders but also successfully implement your business strategies at the same time. It will allow you to Continue Discussions on the Most Crucial Large Solar Industry Topics from the comfort and safety of your computer.

Key Discussion Points:

• India China Business Outlook
• Building an effective Domestic supply chain: Manufacturers Perspective
• How Large Scale Solar Plants will look in 2025
• Solar Asset Optimization
• Tech Talks for Large Scale Solar
• Most Trending OEM and Software Technology

A 360 Degree Outlook on the Large Scale Solar in Indian Market and Opportunities Ahead A Leadership Conference on How Large Scale Solar Businesses & Leaders Must Accelerate Transformation in 2020-2021

This event is specifically designed to be the Large Scale Solar Industry’s Best Innovation and Business Conference in time of rapid changes — a place for Industry’s Top Leaders to prototype their recovery strategy, pivots, next steps and reinvention. Now, more than ever, this event would teach you the tools, techniques and frameworks for spotting trends and making change happen. You’ll experience next year’s trends from the #1 trending event, alongside disruptive ideas and a business readiness strategy. Not only will this bring some normality during these strange and different times for your clients/stakeholders but also successfully implement your business strategies at the same time. It will allow you to Continue Discussions on the Most Crucial Large Solar Industry Topics from the comfort and safety of your computer.

Key Discussion Points:

• Policy & Regulatory Outlook
• Sector Trends, New Developments, Market Drivers & Market Outlook
• State Perspective, Changing Role of Discoms
• Investor & Lenders Perspective
• Tender Tariffs
• Contract Santity & Legal Challenges