Huawei Digital Power Enhances ASEAN's Zero-Carbon Transition Through Innovative Technologies

Transforming ASEAN’s Energy Landscape

From October 15 to 17, 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, served as the vibrant host for the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25), under the theme 'Driving ASEAN: Bridging Borders, Building Prosperity.' This pivotal forum attracted over 1,500 attendees, including energy ministers, policy makers, industry organizations, and business leaders from all ten ASEAN countries. It centered on critical topics such as regional energy interconnection, clean energy transition, investments, financing, and the implementation of innovative technologies. Among the key players in attendance, Huawei Digital Power Asia Pacific made significant strides, showcasing its high-quality Smart PV+ESS (Photovoltaic + Energy Storage Systems) solutions adapted for diverse scenarios.

Vision of a Zero-Carbon Future

Xia Hesheng, Vice President of Huawei Digital Power and Head of Strategy and Marketing, delivered the inaugural speech on October 15, emphasizing the crucial role of grid-forming technologies in facilitating cross-border energy trade. He described how energy interconnectivity within the ASEAN region could be essential for attaining carbon neutrality. Stability in electricity transmission and consumption is vital, especially in grids with a high percentage of renewable energy sources. Over the past decade, Huawei Digital Power has led advancements in PV+ESS integration and grid formation, establishing industry benchmarks for high reliability and safety. They have already made impactful contributions, such as in the world's first GWh microgrid project at The Red Sea destination—a regenerative tourism mega-project in Saudi Arabia utilizing 100% green energy, and in Cambodia’s pioneering 1 GWh energy storage project, where their technology received TÜV SÜD certification.

Collaborative Efforts for Energy Security

At a roundtable discussion on strengthening the electricity grid of ASEAN, experts including Chen Xieming from Huawei Digital Power highlighted the need for unified regional grid standards. These standards are increasingly vital to ensure the safety and interconnectivity of the ASEAN power grid, particularly in systems with significant renewable energy proportions. Opportunities for energy cooperation between Malaysia and neighboring countries, like Thailand and Singapore, were discussed, emphasizing Malaysia’s strategic role in the region’s energy network.

Huawei’s investment in PV+ESS technology is expected to contribute to a more resilient power grid that adapts to future low-carbon renewable energy demands. At the Ministerial and CEO Dialogue, Xia stressed that a prosperous energy economy in ASEAN relies on building a stable and high-quality energy infrastructure, combined with appropriate policy guidelines and standards.

Fostering Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Notably, Huawei Digital Power’s solutions enhance various aspects of grid performance, including short-circuit levels, inertia, and black start capabilities. In projects like the Red Sea destination in Saudi Arabia, Huawei has connected thousands of PCS (Power Conversion Systems) in parallel, ensuring the capability for black-start in mere minutes. With a robust architecture and stringent product quality controls, including a management system overseeing the full lifecycle from R&D to after-sales service, Huawei prioritizes sustainable operations. A real-world example of this commitment is reflected in the Golmud project in Qinghai, which has demonstrated a failure rate of less than 0.5% over 13 years of stable functioning.

Looking Ahead: A Commitment to ASEAN

Huawei Digital Power is dedicated to supporting the ASEAN region in developing its PV+ESS industry, aspiring to position it as a global benchmark in energy transformation propelled by high-quality technologies and products. The future green landscape of ASEAN will depend heavily on stable and efficient energy solutions. At AEBF-25, Huawei not only highlighted its industry-leading grid-forming technologies but also reiterated its commitment to building a sustainable, smart, and green future. Looking ahead, Huawei aims to enhance its investment in research and development, partnering closely with local stakeholders to catalyze the transformation of ASEAN’s energy matrix. The belief that technology is pivotal in achieving a carbon-free world strengthens Huawei’s resolve to remain a trusted ally on this path towards sustainability.