ASEAN High Frequency Uninterruptible Power Supply Procurement

In recognising the potential advantages to be gained from the establishment of integrated systems, ASEAN established the electricity interconnecting arrangements within the region through the APG under the ASEAN Vision 2020 adopted in the Second ASEAN Informal Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 15 December 1997.

The key requirements for infrastructure planning and operations in ASEAN are the sharing of accurate and reliable data on energy supply, demand, consumption and system performance, the harmonisation of grid codes and the identification of priority “backbone” projects.

ASEAN recognises the critical role of efficient, reliable and resilient electricity infrastructure in stimulating regional economic growth and development. To meet the growing electricity demand, huge investments in power generation capacity will be required.

Ensuring a secure and stable electricity supply is critical, and the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) aims to achieve this through regional energy integration, enhanced grid infrastructure, and a unified power market.

Renewable energy sources (RES) account for over one-third of the region's installed capacity, which is set to increase to over 39 per cent by 2025, surpassing the 35 per cent target for the year. In the long run, ASEAN is expected to witness a transformation of its energy mix with heavy dependence on RES for power generation.

The ASEAN Framework Agreement for Power Trade, which is a key component of the APG MoU, is expected to facilitate the development of protocols on regional institutions, market development and infrastructure planning. The establishment of a regional institution is vital to boost multilateral power trade in ASEAN.