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July 2027 | Asia

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July 2027 | Asia

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Charlie Gisbourne

Market Analyst

Informa Markets

Charlie Gisbourne is a market analyst at Solar Media, focusing on energy storage systems (ESS). Her research encompasses ESS deployment across the UK and Ireland, including key project and investment metrics. Charlie also analyses the global upstream landscape for ESS manufacturing. She has a BSc in Physics from Durham University.

Agenda

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Panel

  • How can microgrids be the “key factor” to move away from monopoly and high-voltage reliance across Southeast Asia?
  • What are some of the intricacies and most significant barriers in the deployment of microgrids across Southeast Asia? Particularly within island-heavy nations such as Indonesia and the Philippines
  • Utilisation of current and proposed policy and regulatory frameworks to accelerate deployment
  • Working together to reduce energy curtailment and behind-the-meter innovations
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Case study

  • Deep dive into PV Tech Research’s quarterly bankability methodology covering 50+ global BESS suppliers, revealing which companies score AAA to C ratings and the specific financial health indicators that separate market leaders from high-risk investments
  • Analysis of suppliers that have moved between risk categories, including the 12 key metrics that predict supplier longevity and early warning signs of financial distress that could impact 20-year warranty obligations
  • Practical tools for developers, financiers, and solutions providers to reduce project risk, optimise supplier selection, and understand how AAA-rated partnerships can reduce financing costs by up to 15%
  • Examination of how production scalability, technology maturity, and operational capabilities factor into bankability scores, helping attendees identify emerging suppliers before they become mainstream
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