'ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020' is held in conjunction with 'Boilex Asia & Pumps and Valves Asia 2020'. The leading trade show focuses on the latest technologies and innovations in industrial boiler, pressure vessels and pumps, and valves.
The show has been kicked off to unveil new business models from the Covid-19 crisis that businesses must take the environment into account, while also showing public and private sector potential, new innovations and long-term plans to move forward to a new sustainable lifestyle.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Supattanapong Punmeechaow, chaired the opening ceremony of ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020 or ASE2020 today (23 September) saying, “I am very pleased that today all sectors have joined forces to organise ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020, the most comprehensive renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental and electric vehicle technology event in ASEAN. As the coronavirus outbreak is still affecting the global economy and Thailand, including the energy sector, it is considered a challenging problem in adapting to new normal living. In the past, the government, including the Ministry of Energy, has taken action to mitigate immediate problems for all sectors, both in terms of income assistance measures and reducing energy costs. The Ministry will continue to carry out all measures, especially the creation of jobs and income. This crisis will not go away anytime soon but there may be an end to it sometime in the next 12-15 months. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy is realising long-term measures to promote all sectors, including the public sector and the private sector, to adjust business models for sustainability in line with the BCG Economy policy which consists of Bioeconomy, Circular economy and Green economy, leading to the development of sustainable economic models to meet the unpredictable changes in every situation.
“The Ministry of Energy continues to implement the Alternative Energy Development. Plan (AEDP), which aims to use renewable energy in Thailand to achieve 30 percent of total energy consumption by 2037. Under the plan, more renewable energy use will be promoted while will also continuing to promote community power plants with highest benefit for farmers and develop all sectors towards sustainability. Moreover, the government has a policy to support solar energy in the public sector and drive alternative energy such as batteries and electric vehicles (EV). The government will also have a policy to develop new energy innovations, reduce production of carbondioxide, bring intelligent systems to be used in the electrical distribution system, and create new businesses to support the future of Thailand. It will also promote Thailand as a regional renewable energy investment centre. ASE 2020 is an event that truly answers the needs of advancing Thailand and regional energy adaptations to sustainability,” Mr. Supattanapong said.
Mr. Manu Leopairote, Chairman of Informa Markets – Thailand, as the official organiser of ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020 (ASE 2020), revealed that, “The COVID-19 pandemic as affected all sectors of the Thai economy but business operations and sustainable development must not be disrupted. This is in line with Informa's vision that aims to push the industry to have opportunities to develop, learn about technology and innovation and move towards sustainability. In consequence, the organisation of the event under a new normal theme responds to the new way of living. The event has been organised and developed in the form of a Hybrid Exhibition to support both the physical exhibition and the virtual exhibition. This format facilitates foreign visitors who cannot visit the event in person but can meet and talk with exhibitors through online platforms throughout the four-days. In addition, safety and sanitation are enhanced for those visiting the event. In accordance, organisational and sanitation measures follow Informa AllSecure safety standards and surveillance and monitoring measures for the transmission of COVID-19. This assures everyone attending the renewable energy technology exhibitions and conferences which comprise the most complete environment conservation event of the year.”
“To fully display the latest energy technologies and innovations, ASE 2020 has been organised in cooperation with government-private network partners, including the Energy Ministry, the Industry Ministry, the Resources and Environment Ministry, the Transport Ministry, the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry, Thailand Board of Investment, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Renewable Energy Industry Group, the Federation of Thai Industries, the Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (JGSEE), and a large number of private sectors under the concept "ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR SMART CITIES". This year, we have organised events in collaboration with Renewable Energy Asia, Entech Pollutec Asia, Energy Efficiency Expo, Electric Vehicle Asia, an exhibition of electric vehicle technology and equipment, battery management and control equipment for charging stations. The exhibition will be a showcase for the most innovative energy sources, along with advanced technology and equipment from more than 1,000 leading brands around the world. Official sponsors include Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and FIMER. Moreover, there are over 50 seminars, both in Thai and English, and an international conference on renewable energy on the topic 'International Conference Sustainable Energy Solutions for Smart Cities' along with other interesting topics addressed by expert speakers from various countries. Highlights include EV Drive & Ride activities at EV Asia 2020, the first and only event of its kind in Thailand. The general public has tested electric vehicles from leading electric car brands in Thailand such as BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, E-GAT, EVMG, and others. More than 15,000 exhibitors are expected to join the event in person or through hybrid exhibition arrangements.”
“As part of Boilex Asia & Pumps and Valves Asia 2020, the region’s leading exhibition specialising in boilers, pressure vessel and pumps, valve technology is highlighted at a seminar on technology, environment and safety on the topic "The Future of Thai Industry ... Advance to BCG" organised by the Department of Industrial Works,” Mr. Manu added.
Be part of ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020 (ASE2020), the most comprehensive renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental and electric vehicle technology event in ASEAN, held in conjunction with Boilex Asia & Pumps and Valves Asia 2020 from today to 26 September 2020 at Bangkok International & Trade Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangna Bangkok.