09/09/2023
from 3.0, Plenary Session 1: ASEAN Renewable Energy Development – Accelerating the Energy Transition
Plenary 1, which was opened by Sarawak Energy's Group Chief Operating Officer, Ir. James Ung discussed ASEAN’s united front in navigating climate challenges, the importance of integrated renewable energy frameworks and partnerships in enabling the acceleration of a just energy transition towards net zero in ASEAN.
The session was moderated by Sarawak Energy’s Senior Vice President for Strategy & Corporate Development, Dr Chen Shiu and featured panellists; Eddie Rich, CEO for International Hydropower Association (IHA); Davis Chong, Executive Director/Group CEO for Solarvest Holdings Berhad & President, Malaysia Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA); Ines Marques, Director, Green Hydrogen Development Plan and Xu Changjiang, Deputy General Manager, S**C Guangxi Electric Power.
Despite projections of a 2.2°C rise by 2100, there is optimism that by 2050 can be achieved through a rapid shift to renewables. Through united efforts, ASEAN is setting sights on redefining energy strategies and targeting 35% renewable deployment by 2025, all while envisioning a resilient, green future for the region.