Background
The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious energy infrastructure initiatives, aiming to establish a fully interconnected regional electricity market. Supported by major investments from international financial institutions, the APG is creating significant business opportunities in transmission infrastructure, smart grids, grid digitalization, energy storage, renewable energy integration, subsea cable systems, and engineering services.
The energy transition is fundamentally transforming electricity systems worldwide. As renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power become increasingly important, countries are facing new challenges regarding grid stability, flexibility, storage capacity and the integration of decentralized energy systems. Germany has emerged as one of the world's leading markets for renewable energy integration, smart grids and innovative energy infrastructure solutions.
Through decades of practical implementation, Germany has developed advanced approaches to transmission and distribution network management, large-scale battery storage, digital grid operation, energy communities and sector coupling. These solutions are becoming increasingly relevant for ASEAN countries as they seek to modernize their energy systems and support the growth of renewable energy generation.
Key topics of the delegation include:
- Smart grids and digitalized electricity networks
- Grid integration of renewable energy
- Battery energy storage systems
- Power system flexibility and grid stability
- Transmission and distribution infrastructure
- Microgrids and local energy systems
- Energy transition best practices
- Innovative urban energy concepts
Objective
- Gain market insights: Learn about Germany's experience in developing modern electricity infrastructure and integrating renewable energy into power systems.
- Exchange with experts: Meet leading German experts from industry, academia, utilities and energy associations.
- Discover innovative technologies: Explore advanced solutions in smart grids, energy storage and power system operation.
- Visit successful projects: Experience best-practice applications through technical site visits and guided tours.
- Build international partnerships: Establish contacts with German companies and institutions for future cooperation activities.
Format
This fact-finding mission is organized for company representatives and decision-makers from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The program combines expert presentations, networking opportunities and technical site visits to innovative German energy projects. Participants will receive first-hand insights into Germany's energy transition and engage directly with technology providers, system operators and research institutions.
The delegation will visit some of Germany's most innovative energy infrastructure projects, including smart grid operators, transmission system operators, large-scale battery storage facilities and integrated energy campuses. In addition, networking events with German companies will facilitate knowledge exchange and business matchmaking.
Program Highlights
- Expert Conference and Networking Event featuring presentations on smart grids, grid integration of renewable energy and energy storage systems.
- Discussions with leading energy experts from Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, BVES – German Energy Storage Association, Technische Universität Berlin and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH.
- Visit to Feldheim, Germany's renowned energy self-sufficient village showcasing local renewable energy generation and autonomous energy networks.
- Technical visit to Stromnetz Berlin, providing insights into modern urban distribution network management and smart grid technologies.
- Visit to 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, one of Germany's major transmission system operators, focusing on system operation and renewable energy integration.
- Interactive session at the Siemens ENSURE Showroom, demonstrating future energy systems through innovative simulation tools.
- Visit to LEAG's BigBattery, one of Germany's largest battery storage projects supporting grid stability and flexibility.
- Guided tour of the EUREF Campus, a leading innovation hub for sustainable energy, mobility and smart city solutions.
Target Group
ASEAN Delegation Participants
This delegation is designed for representatives from:
- Energy utilities and power companies
- Transmission and distribution network operators
- Government ministries and regulatory authorities
- Energy infrastructure developers
- Renewable energy project developers
- Engineering and consulting companies
- Energy storage and technology providers
- Research institutions and universities
- Investment and financing organizations
German Stakeholders
Participants will engage with:
- Energy technology manufacturers
- Grid operators and utilities
- Energy storage solution providers
- Research institutions and universities
- Industry associations
- Renewable energy experts
- Government-supported innovation initiatives
- Smart city and infrastructure developers
This mission is organised by the Renewables Academy (RENAC) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) as part of the German Energy Solutions Initiative and in collaboration with AHK Indonesia, AHK Malaysia and AHK Singapore.
