Pre-Forum Event: The Future of Floating PV Technology in Asia

Pre-Forum Event

The Future of Floating PV Technology in Asia

Hosted By: The Norwegian Embassy in Manila and The Norwegian Solar Energy Cluster

Monday, 3 June 2024

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (GMT +8) | Auditorium Hall 3

This session will focus on the emerging field of floating solar technology and its advantages. We will delve into the technological advancements driving the adoption of floating solar systems, exploring their adaptability to various environmental conditions, from inland water bodies to offshore installations. By presenting practice for regulating floating PV, project development and discussions on synergies with complementary technologies like energy storage and grid integration, we aim to provide insights into the potential and challenges of integrating floating solar into the broader renewable energy landscape. Participating companies will present their latest technology together with ADB experts’ contribution on how the technology potentially could accelerate the uptake of clean energy investments in the region. Sufficient time will be set aside for further discussion among panelists and the general audience.

AGENDA

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.

Welcome and Introductions

Royal Norwegian Embassy

Moderator: Jose M. Layug, Jr., Senior Partner, Divina Law

2:05 - 2:15 p.m.

Floating Solar - ADB

Cindy Cisneros Tiangco, Principal Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

2:15 - 2:25 p.m.

Financing Floating Solar PV

Michael J. Gabisch, Principal Investment Specialist, PSOD, ADB

2:25 - 2:40 p.m.

Recommended Best Practices for Project Development

Evan Woolard, Head of Section - Head of Section - Solar, Renewables APAC, DNV

2:40 - 3:00 p.m.

Technological Development and Innovative Solutions

Martinius Kostveit Hars, Commercial Manager, Fred Olsen 1848

Olaf de Swart, Co-founder, Solar Duck

3:00 - 3:10 p.m.

The Case of Magat Dam: Floating PV and BESS

Jason Soberano, Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at SN Aboitiz Power Group

3:10 - 3:20 p.m.

Investment in Floating Solar and Other Renewable Energy

Yanika Chanapol, Investment Manager, Renewable Energy

3:20 - 3:30 p.m.

Q&A

SPEAKERS

Cindy Cisneros Tiangco

Principal Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank

Jose Layug, Jr.

Senior Partner, Divina Law Offices

Michael Gabisch

Investment Officer, ADB

Olaf de Swart

Head of BD APAC, SolarDuck

Martinius Hars

Commercial Manager, Fred Olsen 1848

Evan Woolard

Head of Section - Head of Section - Solar, Renewables APAC, DNV

Yanika Chanapol

Investment Manager, Renewable Energy, Norfund