Keppel, Huawei to collaborate on solar and battery tech for Asean power grids
The aim is to reduce the projects' carbon intensity, improve operational stability and optimise life-cycle costs and economic performance. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY
Keppel, Huawei to collaborate on solar and battery tech for Asean power grids
SINGAPORE - The infrastructure division of Keppel will work with Chinese tech giant Huawei International to design and develop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage system (Bess) technologies for interconnected power grids across South-east Asia.
Both companies will also collaborate on PV and Bess solutions for low-carbon data centres and industrial parks, and digital energy management for hybrid energy systems, under a memorandum of understanding inked on May 13.
The aim is to reduce the projects' carbon intensity, improve operational stability and optimise life-cycle costs and economic performance, Keppel and Huawei said in a statement.
Once operational, the projects will be connected to Keppel's Operations Nerve Centre in Changi for real-time remote monitoring and control, and performance optimisation.
Both companies are also collaborating on a demand response programme – a system which helps to balance power demand with supply – using a Bess developed at Keppel Infrastructure's Changi premises.
'The Bess will allow Huawei and Keppel to further explore novel smart operations and maintenance solutions to enhance the reliability, performance and efficiency of renewable energy assets,' said the companies, adding that they will co-develop go-to-market strategies beyond Singapore.
Cindy Lim, chief executive officer of Keppel's infrastructure division, noted that energy storage is 'essential' to overcome the intermittency of renewable energy sources such as solar power.
'Through this partnership, we will harness Huawei's digital power technologies and Keppel's deep expertise in energy infrastructure,' she said. THE BUSINESS TIMES
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