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Ensuring a resilient and sustainable energy future Thought leaders from all over the world gathered at Singapore International Energy Week 2022 to address this major challenge. Singapore International Energy Week 2022 (SIEW 2022), the 15th edition of the event, was held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 25 to 28 October 2022, once again, as a fully physical event. On the morning of the opening day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Singapore, Mr Lawrence Wong, delivered the Singapore Energy Lecture. This was followed by the SIEW Summit Opening Address, delivered by Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong. This year’s SIEW Opening Keynote Address featured two prominent speakers, Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA) and Dr Ing Christian Bruch, President & Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Energy AG, who shared their insights and perspectives on this year’s theme, ‘A Resilient and
Sustainable Energy Future’. Energy ministers and industry leaders convened at the Singapore Energy Summit to discuss and share views on areas surrounding the development of low carbon solutions and innovations as well as sustainable financing. To celebrate the 15th edition of SIEW, the ‘SIEW Energy Showcase’ featured an interactive exhibition which explored the frameworks and industry innovations that are supporting Singapore’s transition to a low-carbon energy future. A newly introduced SIEW TechTable featured discussions on the emerging energy innovations that will power the energy transitions of tomorrow. Singapore also partnered IEA and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to co-host two high-level discussions on pertinent
issues impacting regional energy transitions. SIEW 2022 also included the Singapore-IEA Ministerial Roundtable and the second edition of the Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum which was organised in partnership with the Asia Clean Energy Summit.
Making a comeback at SIEW 2022 The pandemic had resulted in the staging of virtual and hybrid events. SIEW 2022, however, marked the return of the fully in-person live event which included the following: • In-person award ceremonies • Onsite exhibitions • Networking events • Meeting future leaders face-to-face • In-person roundtables The next edition of the event, SIEW 2023, will be held from 23 to 27 October 2023.
Sembcorp Solar awarded Singapore Energy Award 2022 Sembcorp Solar Singapore Pte Ltd was conferred this year’s Singapore Energy Award, for its impact and contributions in developing Singapore’s solar industry. The award was presented by the Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong, at SIEW 2022. Sembcorp Solar has played a core role in the development of the local solar industry. Over the last six years, the company has contributed significantly to the increase in solar capacity in Singapore. It has deployed and committed to a total capacity of more than 530 megawatt-peak (MWp), as at the third quarter of 2022, which is around 35% of Singapore’s solar deployment target of 1.5 gigawatt-peak (GWp) of installed capacity by
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Sembcorp Solar Singapore Pte Ltd was presented the Singapore Energy Award 2022, by the Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong, at SIEW 2022.
2025. Sembcorp Solar’s flagship project, the Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm, which was launched in 2021, is one of the world’s largest inland floating solar photovoltaic systems.
training at Sembcorp Academy, Sembcorp Solar has been working with Singapore Polytechnic and the Institute of Technical Education to develop certified curriculum focused on solar energy competency.
The company has also demonstrated leadership in capability development for the solar industry. In addition to sending its staff through a mix of e-learning modules and
The Singapore Energy Award recognises organisations and individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore’s energy sector.