Deep Dive Workshop: Scaling-up solar PV deployment at the ADB Asian Clean Energy Forum 2018

The Deep Dive Workshop (DDW) shared the best practices in assuring quality for PV systems based on experts’ experience as well as the Agency’s tools and guidelines on how to develop PV projects based on an assured quality. Approaches that support the development of bankable renewable energy projects and quality infrastructure for different types of PV markets were showcased, with particular emphasis on regions with extreme weather conditions, and needs and priorities of stakeholders in these fields identified.

The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2018 was held at the Headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila during the week of 4-8 June 2018. ACEF is one of the leading clean energy events in the Asia region, and it focuses on bringing together practitioners and implementers to identify, discuss and address the key clean energy challenges face in the region.

ACEF is jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Korea Energy Agency (KEA). Requested by ADB in recognition of the growing importance of this topic, IRENA co-organize a half-day Deep Dive Workshop (DDW) with the ACEF organizers focused in the development of a sound quality infrastructure for solar PV.

Agenda

Workshop summary

Presentations

Session 1: Role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in PV Markets

• Quality Infrastructure boosting PV Markets
  Francisco Boshell, Analyst for RE Technology, Standards and Markets, IRENA
• The importance of Standards and Quality Assurance to support financing of PV projects
  Susumu Yoneoka, Energy Specialist (Smart Grids), Energy Sector Group, Asian Development Bank
• Integration of quality infrastructure into public policy and regulation in South Asia
  Vimal Mahendru. Ambassador of IEC for mini-grids, IEC

Session 2: QI mitigating technical risks for PV

• Reliable warranty insurance: A key metric of sustainable PV projects
  Ronald Sastrawan, Senior Risk Analyst, Munich Re
• Why PV quality matters in Asia?
  Dr. Alex Li. Head of Jinko Solar’s Asia-Pacific Technical Service, Jinko Solar
• PV System: Quality Control, Test, Risk Evaluation and Management
  Hui YU, General Manager, China General Certification Center
• Resilient Photovoltaic Systems
  Kyle Datta, General Partner, Ulupono Initiative

Session 3: Implementing effectively QI

• Good practices in testing and certification for PV systems in Asia
  Sebastian Petretschek Vice General Manager | Head of Independent Engineering Asia | Solar/ Fuelcell Technology Greater China, TÜV Rheinland
• Enhance your analysis and projects with the web tool INSPIRE (Live Demonstration)
  Alessandra Salgado, Associate Professional, IRENA
• The PV module reliability scorecard
  Alfredo Jakub. Senior Consultant, Clean Technology Centre, DNV GL