Solarplaza Summit | Asset Management South East Asia

Thursday 27 November 2025


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.


09:15

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.


Session 1

Snapsot of the SE Asian PV and BESS Market

09:30

Asset Management trends in Europe and North America

presentation

20 min.


09:50

Southeast Asia Power Play: Market Outlook for PV & BESS in Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand

presentation

20 min.

Join this opening session for a high-level view of how solar and energy storage are evolving across Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets. From policy shifts to grid modernization, and from utility-scale pipelines to off-grid innovation, this panel will unpack the current state and future direction of renewables in the region. Experts from utilities, regulators, developers, and multilateral institutions will share forecasts, policy updates, and growth hotspots you need to watch.


10:10

Unlocking Capital: Financing Utility-Scale Solar & Storage in Emerging SEA Markets

panel

40 min.

In this panel, financiers, and developers will discuss how to make projects bankable in high-risk or policy-volatile environments. Learn about risk mitigation tools, debt structures, local currency challenges, and what investors are really looking for in countries like Vietnam and the Philippines. Join this session to understand how capital flows are unlocking Southeast Asia’s solar + storage potential.


10:50

Morning Networking Break

Session 2

Asset Management Challenges and Opportunities

11:30

Performance Under Pressure: Monitoring, Analytics & Underperformance Mitigation

presentation

20 min.

Get hands-on insights into how monitoring and analytics platforms are helping detect and resolve performance issues. This session features deep dives into inverter diagnostics, string-level monitoring, and yield gap analysis from operators managing large portfolios across the region. Join to discover the data-driven methods keeping systems performing at their peak.


11:50

Case Study: O&M in Tropical Climates: Local Challenges and Best Practices

presentation

20 min.

Hear from ground-level experts managing solar assets across Southeast Asia’s most challenging terrains. This panel will share stories of what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to vegetation control, module cleaning, and inverter reliability in hot and humid climates. A practical, field-focused session perfect for O&M engineers, contractors, and asset owners.


12:10

Preparing for the Unpredictable: Operational Strategies for Extreme Weather and Rising Insurance Costs

panel

40 min.

As climate-related risks grow across Southeast Asia, solar and storage operators must adopt proactive strategies to mitigate the impact of natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, and extreme heat. This session will explore how companies are integrating real-time weather alerts into their operational planning, implementing best practices for securely stowing panels, and applying recommendations from OEMs and insurers tailored to the region. We’ll also examine how drones can support post-disaster damage assessments, providing a comprehensive approach to resilience and recovery for renewable energy assets in Southeast Asia.
 


12:50

Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

Industry Resilience & Durability

14:20

How to Extend the Lifetime of PV Modules and Inverters

presentation

20 min.

How do you keep your core components running longer in Southeast Asia’s harsh climate? This session explores proven strategies to reduce degradation, prevent failures, and align maintenance with manufacturer warranties. Learn how to tackle PID, corrosion, and soiling while boosting your portfolio’s long-term performance.                                       


14:40

Financing Solar & BESS in a Liberalizing Market

panel

40 min.

With power markets in Southeast Asia slowly opening up, project developers face new challenges around merchant risk and revenue predictability. This session explores how stakeholders are adapting financing models for solar and BESS in a less regulated landscape, with a focus on market reforms, hybrid project bankability, and strategies for mitigating risk in merchant-exposed environments.
 


15:20

Afternoon Networking Break

Session 4

How to Effectively Integrate BESS and Increase Revenues

16:00

Maximizing Value From BESS and PV: Key Drivers of Trading Performance

presentation

20 min.

As battery energy storage and hybrid systems become increasingly vital to energy markets, their trading success hinges on more than just favorable market conditions. This session will delve into the critical operational and technical elements that influence profitability—such as system availability, controls reliability, and the importance of accurate, comprehensive data for informed decision-making. A key highlight will be the role of the Energy Management System (EMS), acting as the asset’s ‘brain’ by enabling and executing real-time strategies to maximize value. Attendees will walk away with practical insights on how to position their assets for long-term success in fast-evolving wholesale power markets.
 


16:20

BESS-Specific Asset Management: From Degradation, to Safety Compliance and Trading

panel

30 min.

Join this panel to explore the rapidly evolving world of storage operations. Experts in BESS O&M will address topics like degradation forecasting, thermal management, state-of-health tracking, and regulatory compliance (including fire safety standards). Learn how to ensure safe, long-term, and profitable storage operations in Southeast Asia's high-temperature environments.


16:50

Future of PV and BESS Asset Management in SE Asia

presentation

20 min.

In this closing panel, experts will explore the evolving landscape of solar and energy storage across Southeast Asia, focusing on emerging market trends, policy developments, and technological innovations shaping the future of PV and BESS. The discussion will also include a three-year outlook on renewable energy asset values and the shifting costs of asset management—critical considerations for investors and operators navigating a dynamic and maturing market. Don’t miss this forward-looking conversation on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the region’s clean energy transition.


17:10

Closing Remarks

5 min.


17:15

Networking Drinks

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Project Manager

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Business Developer

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