Manila, 8 October 2026 – The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) strengthened its strategic partnerships through the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry associations, academic institutions, and non-governmental organisations during the 26th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-26), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila, Philippines.
The agreements were signed with Asosiasi Energi Surya Indonesia (AESI), the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA), De La Salle University (DLSU), the Future Energy Storage & System Integration Alliance (FESSIA), and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). These partnerships aim to advance joint research, capacity building, knowledge exchange, and policy collaboration in support of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026–2030.
ACE and Asosiasi Energi Surya Indonesia (AESI) signed an MoU to strengthen renewable energy workforce development through competency standards, training frameworks, skills gap assessments, and pilot training initiatives, with a particular focus on Indonesia.
Photo 1. MoU Signing Ceremony between ACE and Asosiasi Energi Surya Indonesia (AESI).
ACE and the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) formalised their partnership to advance renewable energy workforce development across ASEAN, focusing on skills standardisation, professional qualification recognition, training programmes, and regional knowledge exchange.
Photo 2. MoU Signing Ceremony between ACE and the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA).
ACE and De La Salle University (DLSU)established a partnership to strengthen academic research and youth engagement through joint research projects, student exchange opportunities, and youth initiatives, including collaboration on the 6th ASEAN International Conference on Energy and Environment (AICEE).
Photo 3. MoU Signing Ceremony between ACE and De La Salle University (DLSU).
ACE and the Future Energy Storage & System Integration Alliance (FESSIA) signed an MoU to advance regional cooperation on energy storage and system integration, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), through policy research, technical knowledge exchange, and capacity-building activities.
Photo 4. MoU Signing Ceremony between ACE and the Future Energy Storage & System Integration Alliance (FESSIA).
ACE and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) formalised their collaboration on joint policy research, technical exchanges, and capacity building, supporting cooperation in renewable energy, the ASEAN Power Grid, and regional energy policy and planning.
Photo 5. MoU Signing Ceremony between ACE and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC).
The five MoUs were signed on behalf of ACE by Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of ACE, together with representatives of the respective partner organisations. The agreements reflect ACE's continued efforts to strengthen cooperation with industry, academia, and civil society in addressing ASEAN's evolving energy priorities.
Through these partnerships, ACE reaffirms its commitment to advancing regional energy cooperation and supporting the implementation of APAEC 2026–2030. The series of MoU signings further highlights AEBF-26 as a platform for fostering strategic partnerships and translating shared energy priorities into opportunities for regional collaboration.
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About the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation driving multilateral energy cooperation and policy coordination among ASEAN Member States. Formally established on 1 January 1999 in Jakarta, Indonesia, ACE serves as the regional energy think tank, catalyst, and knowledge hub for ASEAN. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, ACE’s office is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. For more information: aseanenergy.org.
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