The event brought together more than 40 experts from organizations such as ASEAN Centre of Energy (ACE), Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT), Energy Research Institute Nanyang Technology University (NTU) Singapore, Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association, TÜV Rheinland, LONGi Green Energy, and others to explore the latest developments in solar roof technology and emphasize the importance of adhering to safety standards.
Eric Zhong, President of Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Smart PV & ESS Business, Huawei Digital Power, delivered a compelling and insightful opening speech. “A notable transformation in the PV field include declining costs of PV modules and Energy Storage Systems (ESS), making investments viable across various scenarios. Comprehensive systems integrating ESS, chargers, and off-grid functionalities are emerging to meet diverse company needs, leading to increased complexity in solutions. Hence, a heightened emphasis on PV industry safety is imperative.”, Eric emphasized.
Zhang Qiwei, Marketing Orientation Director of C&I Smart PV Business, Huawei Digital Power shared insights in his keynote speech ‘Redefining Safety: Reaching New Heights with FusionSolar C&I Smart PV Solution.’ He accentuated that harnessing Huawei's cutting-edge Smart PV Technology seamlessly combines digital and power electronics innovations, will significantly reducing hazardous incidents caused by unstable control systems, improper installation, and other factors, thereby ensuring a safer and more reliable rooftop PV experience for all. “Ensuring safety throughout the entire PV system is crucial for maintaining rooftop PV safety. Huawei prioritizes rooftop PV safety through its C&I PV Optimization Solution, integrating advanced safety features like SSLD, AFCI, and RSD. This comprehensive approach covers risk points from modules to inverters. As a leading enterprise, Huawei advocates for safe development, envisioning a better and cleaner future with safer PV solutions.” he said.
The Huawei’s Smart String-Level Disconnector Technology (SSLD-TECH), enabling active DC disconnection and precise string-level isolation to ensure safety and reliability for power plants. Huawei FusionSolar emphasized on active safety whereby the AI-powered arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) arc fault locations within modules and discern electrical arc noise, effectively mitigating false alarms and detection gaps to ensure safety for customers.
Nevertheless, Huawei FusionSolar’s Smart Module Controllers are equipped with the module rapid shutdown function. Each module is linked to an optimizer to monitor its output, and in emergency situations, the rapid shutdown can be trigged by a power grid outage, disrupted communication with a remote emergency switch, or manually initiated via the DC switch, ensuring personal, electrical, and property safety.
We are delighted to have had the esteemed participation of all keynote speakers at the event, who also highlighted the importance of safety of a PV system, including Dr. Andy Tirta, Manager of Corporate Affairs Department, ASEAN Centre for Energy, Dr. Christos Monokroussos, Global Segment Coordinator at TÜV Rheinland, YAS Dato' Ir. Ts. Ahmad Izram bin Osman, Deputy Director General (Development) at the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, Dr. Techatat Buranaudsawadku, Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT), Engr. Silverio T. Navarro, Jr., Chairman of the Bureau of Philippine Standards TC91 (IEC-TC82) for Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems, and Gil Luzares, COO of Luzares Solar Power & IIEE-2023 National Treasurer from the Philippines. Also joining us were David Khoo, Deputy Secretary of the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association, Alex Chong, Programme Director for Electrification, Grids Testing & Certification (EGTC) and Smart and Sustainable Building Technologies (SSBT) at the Energy Research Institute @ Nanyang Technological
University (NTU), and finally, Crystal Tian, Senior Product Marketing Manager at LONGi Green Energy Technology.
The workshop facilitated knowledge exchange, best practices sharing and discussed on addressing challenges and seizing opportunities in the rapidly evolving solar industry. Together, we can harness the power of smart PV technology to create a greener planet for generations to come.
