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