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Singapore International Energy Week 2011
November 04, 2011

 

About Singapore International Energy Week 2011


The annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), now in its fourth year, is the foremost platform for top policymakers, industry players and commentators to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. SIEW aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and discussions on pertinent energy issues, while simultaneously meeting the strategic objectives of Singapore's commitment to become a global leading energy hub and "living lab".


Taking place from 31 October - 4 November, SIEW 2011 brings together the world's leading conferences, exhibitions, workshops and networking events in one week, in one location. Covering key issues such as oil & gas, energy trading, clean energy and smart grids, SIEW 2011 provides the ideal focal point to shift the energy agenda from discussion to action.


With this year's theme on "Securing Our Energy Future", top energy leaders from IEA's Nobuo Tanaka to Shell's Peter Voser and India's Jaipal Reddy will share their thoughts, perspectives and insights on the changing energy landscape.


Conferences and exhibitions under SIEW 2011:

  • Asia Smart Grid
  • Carbon Forum Asia
  • Clean Energy Expo Asia
  • Downstream Asia
  • EMART Asia
  • PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO
  • Platts Top 250 Awards Dinner
  • Singapore Electricity Roundtable

 

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Asian PV Industry Association (APVIA) Established in Singapore



Guest of Honour, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State for National Development and Trade & Industry


Singapore will host the inaugural PV Asia Pacific (PVAP) Expo from 1 to 4 Nov 2011 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. At the opening ceremony of the PVAP Expo, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State for National Development and Trade & Industry announced the establishment of the Asian PV Industry Association (APVIA) in Singapore, the first of its kind in the region. APVIA will bring together Asian industry leaders, research scientists and national solar associations to forge links with policy makers, conduct training and market studies and formulate strategies for growth. As different stakeholders in this region converge here, APVIA will provide a coordinated voice to advance the solar industry in Asia.


PVAP is Asia Pacific's leading business platform for solar energy that gathers players from all the aspects of photovoltaic technology, including manufacturing and applications. Various programmes such as the Solar Leaders Summit, PV Asia Pacific Conference, and exhibition will cover key PV issues including government incentives, development trends, technical upgrading, conversion efficiency, PV systems, smart grid connection, financing and risks, among others.

 

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Trina Solar Establishes Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters in Singapore



Mr. Jifan Gao, CEO of Trina Solar, at the inaugural PV Asia Pacific Expo, held as part of the Singapore International Energy Week 2011.


Trina Solar Limited (Trina Solar), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, announced today the establishment of its Asia Pacific operating headquarters in Singapore. The new Asia Pacific headquarters is expected to provide management functions covering administration, sales, R&D, logistics and purchasing operations to further strengthen Trina Solar's growing presence and customer base in the region. 


Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar, commented, "Singapore's excellent investment environment, combined with its skilled talent base and strong logistics infrastructure, makes it a strategically advantageous location for Trina Solar to establish our regional headquarters. Our new Singapore headquarters complements our recent Asia Pacific expansion into Japan, Australia and Korea, while opening up emerging PV markets like Thailand and India. We are confident that this headquarters will serve as an ideal gateway to markets throughout the region for Trina Solar."


Dr. Haiyan Sun, Head of the Asia Pacific Headquarters added, "Trina Solar is highly optimistic about the Asia Pacific market and we believe that our new Singapore headquarters will generate a significant portion of the company's global sales over the next several years. In addition to Singapore's strong local talent pool, Trina Solar is delighted about the opportunity to increase our regional R&D, and the possibility of developing strategic cooperative alliances with local research institutes and universities."


Mr Tan Choon Shian, Deputy Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board, said, "We are excited that Trina Solar, a global leader in the clean energy space, has chosen to manage its pan-Asian operations out of Singapore. We are pleased that Trina Solar is taking advantage of Singapore's strengths in solar-related capabilities, quality of manpower and connectivity with the fast-growing regional markets. This move adds to the diversity of the growing cleantech ecosystem in Singapore, and affirms Singapore's value proposition as an internationalisation platform for Asian cleantech enterprises."


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Singapore Announces Region's First Floating Photovoltaic Pilot Project at Solar Pioneer Awards Ceremony



Mr Andrew Tan, CEO, NEA and Mr Yeoh Keat Chuan, AMD, EDB with the Solar Pioneer Award recipients


The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and national water agency PUB today announced Singapore’s first floating photovoltaic (PV) pilot project at Tengeh Reservoir. The S$11 million pilot is estimated to have a system size of 2 mega-watt (MW), and will be the first of its kind in the region.


The pilot project aims to assess the feasibility of installing floating solar PV systems on water, as an alternative to rooftops. In partnership with private sector companies, EDB and PUB will examine the cost effectiveness of these floating PV systems and ascertain the improvement in performance of the solar modules, due to the expected cooling effect from the water. PUB will also study potential secondary benefits of these installations, such as reduced water evaporation and algae growth in our reservoirs.


Said Dr Beh Swan Gin, Managing Director of EDB, "This pilot project exemplifies Singapore's continuing efforts to overcome our resource constraints through innovative renewable energy solutions. The project also enables cleantech companies to address a sophisticated need, which if successful, can be scaled up and commercialised globally."


The announcement was made at the Solar Pioneer Awards Ceremony, held at the inaugural PV Asia Pacific Expo, as part of the Singapore International Energy Week 2011. At the ceremony, the inter-agency Energy Innovation Programme Office (EIPO), co-led by EDB and the Energy Market Authority (EMA), awarded a third wave of five private sector projects with the Solar Pioneer Award. The award recognises solar installations in Singapore that are pioneering in terms of system design, size and installation techniques, and help to build solar system integration capabilities.


The five projects are Keppel DHCS' District Cooling Systems Plant at Changi Business Park, Hyflux's Innovation Centre, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' plant, OUB Centre Limited's One Raffles Place Tower 2 and UOL Group's Upper Pickering Hotel & Office Development.


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Phoenix Solar Announces Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore


Phoenix Solar AG today announced its Singapore subsidiary, Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd, as its first regional headquarters outside of Germany. Phoenix Solar Singapore's regional growth is on track and in tandem with Asian strong growth trends.


"We are proud of the success of our subsidiary in Singapore", said Murray Cameron, Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Solar AG. "We see Asia as a critical element in the group’s growth story, and the experienced and capable team we have here is well positioned to leverage on the developments in the region".


"Phoenix Solar chose Singapore for its excellent connectivity in the region, capable workforce, strong infrastructure and stable political climate," said Christophe Inglin, Managing Director of Phoenix Solar Singapore. "It also has extensive academic and R&D capabilities, creating platforms for innovation and opportunities to test creative new concepts in the market."


"We warmly welcome Phoenix Solar's decision to establish its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore," said Mr Yeoh Keat Chuan, Assistant Managing Director of the EDB. "This project is an exciting addition to the fast growing clean energy ecosystem here, and affirms Singapore as the choice location in Asia for companies to undertake system integration and project development activities."


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Autodesk Launches Clean Tech Partner Program in Singapore



Greenlots is the first Singapore-based company to join the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program. Greenlots designs and delivers charging networks for electric vehicles.

On 4 Nov 2011, Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced the expansion of its popular Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program in Singapore. The Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program provides Digital Prototyping software to emerging and established clean technology companies, with the goal of accelerating innovation and addressing some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Singapore is the second country in the Asia Pacific region, after Japan, to offer the programme, which is open to all of Singapore's innovative clean tech companies, including those specialising in solar energy, fuel cells, biomass, wind energy, tidal energy, energy-efficiency and carbon reduction services.


"Singapore is rapidly gaining momentum as a hub of clean tech innovation,"  said Lynelle Cameron, director of sustainability at Autodesk. "We're pleased to offer advanced design technology to help these clean tech entrepreneurs and pioneers bring their ideas to market faster and more cost-effectively."


Said Yeoh Keat Chuan, Assistant Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board, "Autodesk's Clean Tech Partner Program complements Singapore's efforts to become a 'Living Laboratory', where companies can test, develop and commercialise clean tech solutions, before scaling them up for global markets. We are pleased that information technology companies such as Autodesk are leveraging the growing clean tech sector here to explore co-innovation opportunities and accelerate the commercialisation of clean tech solutions from Singapore."


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Heraeus Establishes Full-service Photovoltaic Facility in Singapore


Heraeus, a leading innovator in environmentally-friendly technologies and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar photovoltaic metallisation pastes, today announced the establishment of its regional research and manufacturing facility in Singapore. Located in Tuas, the Heraeus Asia Center will specialise in a full suite of end-to-end services driven by the Photovoltaics Business Unit, comprising research and development, sales and technical services, to support the fast-growing Asia Pacific demand for solar cell products. The increased manufacturing capacity out of Singapore will also bolster future market growth globally, alongside the company’s three other regional facilities in China, Germany and the US.


The establishment of Heraeus' new Asia Center in Singapore will bring close proximity of its services to more customers in the region, ensure quick responsiveness to meet their needs and help bring customers’ products to market more quickly and cost-effectively.


"This new site continues Heraeus Precious Metal's strategy to place full service sites in the most important geographic regions.  Asia is the largest market for our Photovoltaic silver paste product line and Singapore gives us access to top Research and Development talent and a very good environment to grow." said Dr. Roland Gerner, CEO, Heraeus Precious Metals.


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