Overview
The energy sector is undergoing transformative change driven by the imperative to build infrastructure that is reliable, resilient, sustainable, and affordable. This shift addresses the accelerating demand for power asset investments spurred by decarbonisation, grid modernisation, and electrification to meet future energy needs globally.
Explore how cutting-edge technologies such as IoT-enabled smart grids, advanced energy storage systems with grid-forming capabilities, and innovative distributed energy resources are transforming power generation, transmission, and distribution. Gain insights into pioneering implementations including underground hybrid energy storage systems, large-scale floating photovoltaic installations, and pioneering solar grazing projects that maximise land use and environmental synergy.
We will also discuss the latest developments in transmission and distribution networks—highlighting modular underground substations, subsea HVDC interconnections, mesh and ring network designs, and climate adaptive infrastructure—to enhance grid stability, operational flexibility, and long-term reliability.
Further, discover how hybrid low-carbon power plants, multi-fuel corridors, and robust cybersecurity frameworks are integral to securing a resilient, flexible, and sustainable digital energy ecosystem.
Together, these technologies and strategies form a holistic approach, delivering sustainable, resilient energy infrastructure that supports national and global net-zero goals while driving operational excellence and economic benefits.
Key messages-
- Holistic Strategic Approach: Integrating advanced technologies and adaptive designs across smart grids, energy storage, distributed generation, transmission, and cybersecurity creates a resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy infrastructure that supports net-zero ambitions and future-proofs power systems.
- Smart Grids & IoT Integration: IoT-enabled smart grids enable real-time energy management, efficient integration of distributed energy resources, and innovative demand response mechanisms, optimising grid performance.
- Advanced Energy Storage: Hybrid storage systems with grid-forming capability stabilise grids with high renewable inputs, enhance operational flexibility, and support black start functions for improved reliability.
- Resilient Transmission & Distribution: Modular underground substations, subsea HVDC cables, and climate-adaptive designs strengthen grid stability, reliability, and resilience against extreme weather and evolving demands.
- Secure, Hybrid Energy Ecosystem: Robust cybersecurity frameworks and flexible hybrid power plants—including hydrogen readiness and small modular reactors—ensure a secure, flexible, and sustainable energy ecosystem aligned with global energy transition goals.
Who should attend
This webinar is ideal for power systems engineers, smart grid and automation specialists, energy storage experts, renewable integration engineers, and professionals focused on cybersecurity in the energy sector.
You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend.
Speakers
Wooi Leong Tan
Senior Executive Director, Global Energy, Surbana Jurong
Wooi Leong is at the forefront of decarbonisation, leading Surbana Jurong Group’s Global Energy portfolio. As the Global Lead, he’s pivotal in growing renewables, power & gas, energy transition & fuels initiatives. He spearheads low carbon technologies across APAC, ME, and LATAM including the development of large-scale renewable projects, energy storage, transnational power transmission, CCUS conceptualization & implementation and decarbonization roadmaps for both the public sector & private MNCs. He was recognized as the Who’s Who in Engineering in Singapore in 2020 and has won several awards for his work in the development of innovative energy infrastructure.
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Pricing
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