Project Development Programme Renewable Energy in South-East Asia

Renewables are synonymous with reliability, low energy costs in the long term and reducing pressure on the environment. Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam are rich in renewable energy potentials; German renewable energy companies have broad experience and offer top-quality products and services.

The ‘renewables – Made in Germany’ initiative brings together the two sides to promote renewable energy in the region. In South-East Asia, it is focusing on biomass, solar and wind power.

South-East Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. Consequently, its energy demand is soaring. The search for cost-effective alternatives to conventional energy sources is becoming increasingly important. Environmental and climate change concerns are reinforcing this development. As a result, renewables are rapidly gaining ground.

Objectives and Approaches

Objectives are:

• Supporting the promotion of renewable energy technologies as a feasible alternative to conventional power generation
• Facilitating business partnerships and the exchange of experience and know-how
• Capacity building for sustainable market development

The services offered by this project’s initiative are tailored to the needs of specific sectors and technologies. They create tangible value for interested businesses in the region and from Germany.

The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) has commissioned the German-Bilateral Chambers of Commerce (AHKs), the German Energy Agency (dena), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) to jointly implement the regional activities in South-East Asia under the ‘renewables – Made in Germany’ initiative.

Contact

Mr. Torsten Fritsche
E-mail: torsten.fritsche@giz.de.