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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
As the world battles with the
coronavirus pandemic, one
thing is beginning to be clear.
The global economy will likely
deal with the aftermath of this
whole ordeal even after the
crisis has been solved and
things have returned to the
next normal.
It is true that many sectors
of the industry are beginning
to feel the full impact of the
outbreak, and the energy
storage business is no
exception to this rule. Since
the start of the lockdown
periods across the globe, the
industry has faced several
issues with accessing sites
and getting permissions
amidst the stay-at-home
orders, ultimately affecting
the business activities for the
entire year.
Despite these struggles,
analysts suggest that compare
to 2019, there will be a clear
year-to-year growth in the total
energy storage market for
2020. Overall, energy storage
will likely continue and will
even experience a growth
acceleration when given
suitable economic stimulus
programs.
Global Battery Storage
Industry Report
solutions, the competitiveness of energy storage solutions
compared to non-storage options, and the reform of regulatory
and market frameworks to make the most out of energy storage
solutions.
As revealed, these three fundamental energy storage market
drivers will not likely be affected by COVID-19 in the long
run. The demand for flexibility in the power systems and the
continued build-out of renewable energy will keep energy
storage alive. Cost competitiveness will also improve further
thanks to the ongoing increase in cell manufacturing capacities.
In addition, the reform of regulatory and market frameworks will
also speed up during the height of the pandemic as economic
recovery programs begin to focus on “green” solutions moving
forward.
But to fully grasp the
implications of the outbreak
for the longer term, we need to
assess the pandemic’s impact
on the fundamental drivers of
the energy storage market,
namely the demand for
services with energy storage
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Co Ban Kiat Hardware:
Together in Excellence with
Global Market Leaders
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LG commits to Expansion
Strategy in Middle East
and Africa as Most Trusted
HVAC Partner
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Covid-19 Impact on the
Battery Storage Industry
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Utilities - The Silent Heroes of
the Power Industry
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Neuron EV Ready to
Electrify
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ReneSola Signs Agreement to
Sell 13.9MW of DG Projects
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LG Empowers UAE bisunesses
to accelerate Air Solutions
Agenda
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How an Engineering CEO Can
Safely Reopen Its Business
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HVAC Safety Tips When
Returning to Work Amid
COVID-19
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ENGIE Provide Smart Building
Services to a COVID-19 Lab
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Ready-To-Use Software Bots to
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FEATURE STORY
Co Ban Kiat Hardware: Together in
Excellence with Global Market Leaders
It is no secret that the Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. has been a significant catalyst
in changing the landscape of the Philippine hardware industry. From its first
humble store in Manila’s Chinatown in the 1920s to the numerous chains and
brands they are now managing, CBK Hardware has dedicated itself to bringing
high-quality building supplies to all Filipinos, especially after the devastating
ruins brought by World War II.
Over the past few decades, the company has done an aggressive expansion
strategy with its consistent acquisition of global brands, all of which did not
only improve the productivity and efficiency of business operations but also
brought about comfort and convenience to many Filipinos’ lives. This has
eventually made CBK Hardware the largest network supplier of the biggest
brands in the hardware industry, brands that have also been in the market
for hundreds of years. With the combined years of experience of Co Ban Kiat
Hardware (100 Years), Ridgid (97 Years), Stanley (177 Years), Nilfisk (114
Years), Yale 180 Years, Chubbsafes 200 Years, Fairbanks (190 Years), and Delta
(almost 100 Years), there is no doubt that thousands of Filipino customers can
expect an exceptional service and product innovations will be delivered with
impeccable quality.
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CBK Hardware and RIDGID Industrial
Products
Since its foundation in 1923, RIDGID has been
offering products that are crafted not only for
strength and effectiveness but also for legacy.
The company has always aimed to produce tools
and gadgets that complete jobs more quickly and
reliably, something that Co Ban Kiat Hardware also
values.
Because of this, CBK Hardware has continuously
strengthened its longstanding relationship with
RIDGID by providing Filipinos with a portfolio
of highly advanced products for diagnostics,
inspection, and locating to effectively address pipe
and drain underground problems.
This highly advanced industrial products for
diagnostics, inspection & locating, drain cleaning,
threading & pipe fabrication, wrenches & tubing
tools, utility & electricians tools, general purpose
& hand tools and wet/dry vacuums, in turn,
optimized investments with a positive impact as
it brought about job profitability and efficiency to
business operations.
CBK Hardware and Stanley Premium
Tools
Stanley tools have been helping professional
contractors and homeowners build, repair, and
protect as far back as 1843. Thanks to its innovative
products that has always been synonymous
with quality, reliability, and value, it is no longer
surprising that Stanley is the industry-leading hand
tool supplier in the globe for over 177 years now.
Through CBK Hardware, Filipinos are able to
experience the excellence of Stanley tools. This
legacy continues as Co Ban Kiat Hardware and
Stanley’s partnership remain strong, providing the
country with unparalleled hand tools, power tools,
and automotive and mechanic tools.
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CBK Hardware and Lincoln
Electric Welding Expert
Now more than ever, welding serves as
a critical enabling technology in various
metal industries in the Philippines since
many sectors, including construction,
infrastructure, and development mining,
are starting to expand. Thankfully, Co Ban
Kiat Hardware has partnered with Lincoln
Electric to provide Filipinos with the most
comprehensive portfolio of solutions that
will deliver measurable value to customers
and their operations. Founded in 1895,
this welding expert is the global leader
in arc welding and cutting and has been
delivering high-quality, industry-standard
technologies for 125 years now.
CBK Hardware and Nilfisk
Professional Cleaning
Equipment
Since its foundation in 1906, Nilfisk
as the global leader in professional
cleaning industry has been offering
easy-to-use and reliable products
that have been incredibly popular in
industrial, commercial, and consumer
markets. Even after 114 years, Nilfisk
thrives on the determination to think
big and provide innovative technology.
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With the help of Co Ban Kiat
Hardware, Filipinos have seen Nilfisk
products as tools that can handle tasks
as light as household chores and as
demanding as heavy-duty industrial
cleaning, eventually naming the
company as the leading supplier of
professional cleaning equipment in the
Philippines.

CBK Hardware and Yale
Security System
When Linus Yale Sr. became a lock
master in 1840, he decided to found
the now leading lock in the globe,
Yale. Now, 180 years later, the brand
boast a unique global reach with its
products ranging from digital door
locks, safes, and alarms to mechanical
door locks and padlocks.
Yale has formed a mutually beneficial
partnership with Co Ban Kiat
Hardware over the years, and the
former has introduced Yale digital
door locks to the Philippine market
to ensure that the best innovative
protection available is delivered to
communities and establishments,
securing everything that matters.
CBK Hardware and
Chubbsafes Safes &
Vaults
For 200 years, Chubbsafes has
transformed the norm in security
with its wide array of products
featuring unique combination
of robustness, reliability, and
modern designs. The driving
force of Chubbsafes has inspired
Co Ban Kiat Hardware to bring
this renowned brand in safes and
vaults business in the Philippines,
providing Filipinos with access
to quality security products and
solutions.
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CBK Hardware and Fairbanks Weighing Scale
As one of the oldest manufacturers in the US, 190-year-old
Fairbanks has set the standard for weighing industry as it
provides a wide range of scales from table-top bench to heavyduty
truck models. Even in the Philippines, the brand is a top
leader when it comes to weighing equipment and services
thanks to its valuable 90-year affiliation with CBK Hardware.
Where to Buy?
Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. for nearly
100 years is the trusted distributor of
home improvement and hardware items
in the Philippines
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CBK Hardware and Delta Faucets
For almost 100 years now, Delta has been helping people live
better with water through its full line of showers, faucets,
accessories, and plumbing fixtures. With CBK’s strong
partnership with the brand and its diverse line of products, the
former continues its pioneering efforts to upgrade Filipinos’
living standard.
These global hardware brands were able to stretch its product
coverage deeper with its fruitful partnership with Co Ban Kiat
Hardware. Its distribution network reached different level of
market, bringing convenience to life in many aspects. They
have the vision and powered the opportunities to bring Co Ban
Kiat Hardware Inc. to its 100years.
Co Ban Kiat Hardware will remain to expand and strengthen
its product portfolio with continued growth opportunities
in the years to come to provide more years of world class
hardware solutions.
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About CBK
Hardware
For almost a hundred years, a
family’s surname has become
synonymous to the country’s
biggest hardware supply
company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware
Incorporated, of the Cobankiat
family has a regular client
network of more than 1,500
industrial organizations; 1,600
traditional community hardware
stores, and 584 home building
specialty chain of stores across
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
This ever-growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to
Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in
1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
This ever-growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to
Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in
1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK
Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once
unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the
first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created
Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop
Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented
its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design
Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to
discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader,
set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of
Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware
as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering
quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas
workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to
be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the
hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products
to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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FEATURE STORY
LG commits to Expansion Strategy in
Middle East and Africa
as Most Trusted HVAC Partner
Company Aims to Grow Regional HVAC Presence with
Total Integrated Solutions Centered on Expertise and Partnership
A
senior executive at LG Electronics communicated the company’s
intention to expand the company’s presence in the Middle East and
Africa HVAC industry. At a virtual conference yesterday, the head of LG’s
Air Solution business division explained LG’s brand philosophy to become a
trusted partner in the region based on the values of integration, expertise, and
commitment as well as a new portfolio of air purification solution products for
residential, office and commercial environments.
“Most people may think of LG as a washing machine and refrigerator brand
but we provide solutions in many sectors that consumers don’t see,” remarked
Dr. Lee Kam-gyu, head of LG’s Air Solution business unit. “LG is constantly
investing in capabilities to raise the trust of our customers and we will reinforce
this commitment through better integrated solutions, expert insights and more
dedicated support to become a trusted partner for HVAC in the region.”
Since the pandemic outbreak and the increasing time spent indoors, concerns
over indoor air quality have grown. Needs for high quality HVAC and air
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management solutions have increased due to the pandemic with LG’s products
– which not only meet but surpass guidelines for clean air in the region – seeing
unexpected demand.
To further raise the value for MEA customers and enhance the level of trust in
the brand, LG is focusing on its three core values of integration, expertise and
commitment. As an integrator, LG will deliver even more optimized HVAC and
energy management solutions for each and every project to achieve the minimal
total cost of ownership (TCO) for its clients. With its deep expertise, LG will advise
its customers with its technological experience-based knowledge to find the most
effective and efficient solution to any problem. And as a committed partner, LG
promises to go beyond the installation of its solutions to service, maintain and help
manage its products through the system’s lifecycle.
James Lee, president of LG Middle East and Africa, reinforced LG’s experience
and commitment in the Middle East and Africa. “The key reason behind our
success in this region to date is our commitment to understand and respond to
the real needs of the MEA market,” said Lee. “Expanding beyond this will require
significantly more technology, more innovation and especially more customer
service.”
Consistent with this strategy, LG has introduced products and solutions in the
region that are designed to deliver the best technology that the company as to
offer. For example, a new, ceiling-based DUAL Vane Cassette lineup boasts a
powerful five-step air purification process that is seamlessly designed into the unit
itself. With its new air purification-inclusive design, this advanced product delivers
various airflow modes that are optimally customized for all spaces, delivering
clean, filtered air to its indoor destination. What’s more, LG’s innovative Round
Cassette for commercial spaces not only provides a luxurious design that makes a
space look more inviting, it also covers large areas with flexible airflow compared
to conventional 4-Way cassette. Its increased airflow and detailed wind direction
makes it possible for its cool breeze to spread widely and evenly.
“As a global total provider of HVAC solutions, we look forward to enriching both
human life and nature in the Middle East and Africa,” said Lee.
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To date, the coronavirus pandemic is still widely felt across the
globe. And although the crisis will be resolved sooner or later, its
impact on the worldwide economy will most likely continue for a
long time after that, even when life has begun to return to normal.

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S T O R Y
Like any other sectors of the industry, the energy storage
business has also been massively hit by the pandemic,
causing troubles to accessing sites and getting permissions
during the lockdown periods. This has considerably affected
the activities of the industry for the rest of the year.
Despite such challenges, so far, there has not been no
cancellations or extended delays when it comes to any largescale
projects under construction. In fact, it was quite the
opposite as grid battery contracts of massive sizes have
been signed over the past several months. One of which
is the Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 770MW storage
procurement last May, believed to be among the largest there
is. Although there will be slowdowns in the project execution,
they will most likely be temporary only and will not lead to
abandonment of the project. In addition, if utility-scale energy
storage is considered as “critical infrastructure,” there will not
be any problems accessing the site even during lockdown, as
seen in Italy and California, for instance.
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However, behind-the-meter
storage companies in general
will likely feel the stronger
impact as a lot of commercial
and industrial (C&I) customers
may cut back on their
investments outside of their
main business, making the
purchase of energy storage
systems considered nonessential
for the meantime.
The same can be said true for
homeowners who have a higher
chance of putting off major
household spending until the
next few years.
In general, there will surely be a
decrease in installation for 2020
compared to the forecasted
numbers prior to the pandemic.
Nonetheless, analysts predict a
significant year-on-year growth
in the total energy storage
market as compared to 2019.
To better understand the longerterm
impact of COVID-19 on
the industry, an assessment
of the pandemic’s implications
on the fundamental drivers
of the storage market should
be done. These three main
drivers include the demand for
services that energy storage
can serve, competitiveness
of energy storage to nonstorage
solutions, and suitability
of regulatory and market
frameworks that will allow
energy storage to play to its
competitive advantages.
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The energy storage business
has also been massively hit by
the pandemic, causing troubles
to accessing sites and getting
permissions during the lockdown
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Energy storage solves the demand
to give power systems more
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How the Outbreak Impacts the Demand for Services That
Energy Storage can Give
Energy storage solves the demand to give power systems more flexibility.
This is generally needed in the integration of variable renewable energy. With
energy storage, the higher renewable energy shares from solar panels and
wind power generators will be freely allowed in the power mix. This meant that
any impact of the outbreak on renewable energy expansion will likely affect the
storage, too.
Coincidentally, many renewable energy projects have been postponed
because of the project execution delays due to the pandemic and the overall
decline in power prices. Analysts even suggest that 2020 will be the first year
that the solar PV sector sees a decline.
How the Outbreak Impacts the Cost Competitiveness of Energy
Storage Solutions
In the short term, cost competitiveness will likely be affected by the fluctuations
in price caused by supply chain disruptions after the first lockdown in China
and the succeeding factory closures across the globe in early 2020. Upon the
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renewal of the deferred storage demand, it will still take quite some time for
the supply chain to return to normal.
For the longer-term impact, however, the competitiveness of stationary
lithium-ion batteries can be significantly attributed to the convergence of
the transport and power segment, as well as the rise of electrified mobility.
With the mass manufacture of battery cells for electric vehicles, huge cost
decreases are achieved.
How the Outbreak Impacts Market and Regulatory Frameworks
for Energy Storage
To monetize the benefits of energy storage, there should be governmental
buy-ins to effectively remove regulatory barriers to access the market. Many
regions have seen the slow progress of the required adjustments to years-old
power market frameworks that could accommodate energy storage, and this
is often due to the lack of urgency from the authorities.
The outbreak could significantly accelerate this process and create a sense of
urgency to speed up the needed framework reforms.
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NEWS
Utilities - The Silent Heroes of
the Power Industry
For people in many parts of the world,
electricity is easy to take for granted. We
flip a switch and it’s there.
But that reliability is no accident: it’s the
result of round-the-clock efforts by armies of
dedicated men and women. During the COVID-19
pandemic, power industry utilities have been
working tirelessly to keep hospitals, government
services, and communications systems powered up
and running. I think of them as the invisible first
responders, always there, behind the scenes — and
I’m proud to have the chance to work with such an
inspiring group of people.
The way utilities have responded to the COVID-19
crisis has revealed many things about the
capabilities of the industry today:
Power industry are dedicated.
I believe the culture at utilities is among the best in
the world, from the corporate level to individual
employees. In the fight against COVID-19, the
best and brightest have hunkered down in their
operations centers, working long, hard hours to
keep the grid running. Instead of going home,
many teams are napping in RVs parked at their
facilities, staying on-site so they can pick up the
next shift and, in some cases, working all night to
power-up new field hospitals.
flexible payment plans or payment relief measures,
such as waiving late fees and suspending collections
activities, because they know people and businesses
are going through tough times.
Power industry are fueled by
reliability.
Utilities have recognized the value of building
a digital platform on top of their electric grid
to provide real-time monitoring and control
in addition to managing critical assets. These
platforms have been key to providing dependable
service during the pandemic. They were built
with zero compromises on redundancy, reliability,
security, or disaster recovery — setting the standard
for industrial private networks. They have allowed
utility staff to work remotely, providing the
platforms for fault detection, isolation, recovery,
and other operations essential to keeping service
flowing.
Power industry are social partners.
Utilities have always been committed to the
communities they were created to serve — and
that really shone through with this pandemic.
Some have decided to keep providing service even
when customers aren’t paying, putting public safety
ahead of the bottom line. Others are working in
partnership with governments and customers on
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Opportunities to strengthen power
industry post-pandemic
While COVID-19 has emphasized the inherent
strengths of utilities, it has also highlighted
opportunities for continuous improvement going
forward:
Stronger near-term planning and strategies
With so many people sheltering in place at home,
residential demand has reached an almost sustained
peak scenario — while commercial and industrial
demand has plummeted.
COVID-19 has also opened the eyes of companies
in all sectors to the importance of business
continuity planning. For utilities, redundancy and
disaster recovery plans will take on new importance
and many will also need to develop replacement
strategies for operations-critical systems (if they
don’t already have them). Utilities will also reevaluate
the depth of the digital platform to extend
deeper into mid and low-level voltage distribution
sites and cover a wider range of use cases. Utilities
will drive to a strategy where the digital platform
almost completely mirrors the physical electrical
delivery network, especially in distribution.
A focus on AI, automation and remote
control
Grids are increasingly moving to distributed
generation and battery storage. That configuration,
combined with the kinds of rapid, unpredictable
demand shifts we’ve seen with COVID-19, will
require faster decision-making closer to the grid
edge on how to balance supply and demand for
system reliability and safety. Utilities will need to
extend remote visibility/control and automated
protection functions into tier 2/3 substations.
Utilities will also want to introduce more practical
AI and machine learning applications into the
distribution grid and control centers, for further
increases in grid automation.
Breaking ground on long-term projects
Looking further ahead, there are a few key areas
utilities will want to explore. Cybersecurity, for
example, is becoming more important every day
as power industry grids are increasingly targeted
by hackers. Utilities will want to implement multilayered
protection to secure the system from end to
end.
Connectivity itself is evolving. Low-latency 4.9/5G
networking has arrived and utilities have the
opportunity to trial it in their operations. In most
cases, this will begin with select use cases (such
as using drones to inspect power industry lines)
before it gets widely adopted for private and semiprivate
networks.
The pandemic has also highlighted society’s
need for secure, reliable, pervasive broadband
communications. Some utilities may embrace
the idea of becoming “neutral hosts” for telecoms
services, using their infrastructure to extend
broadband to rural areas. The 5G backhaul
requirement is also presenting an opportunity for
utilities to implement a multi-tenant 5G backhaul
platform. In many cases, utilities are examining
extending their tight engagement with the city to
implement “Smart City” as a Service concept.
A heartfelt “thank you” to an entire
industry
As we go through this exceptional time in history,
I believe it is important for all of us to pause and
reflect on the critical role our utilities play. The
expression “Keeping the lights on” certainly takes
on new and more purposeful meaning. I thank
all utility workers everywhere for their work and
dedication. Based on what I’ve seen and heard, I
have full confidence in the ability of today’s power
industry to meet this challenge — and any others
that may come down the road.
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Neuron EV
Ready to
Electrify
Visionary automotive company
Neuron EV releases a preview of
their products
It’s really true when they say that necessity
is the mother of invention.
Now, there’s no denying that electric
vehicles have arrived and are here to stay.
The reality of electric cars, buses, and
trucks dominating the world’s roads is not
a question of if, but a question of when.
Neuron EV is set to showcase their vision
of expanding the value of electric vehicles.
The company explains their mission is
to create purposeful cars which are truly
needed. Furthermore, engaging a holistic
approach to renewable transportation,
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Neuron EV integrates components that are easily interchangeable inside and
out.
The STAR most recently displayed Neuron’s identity of simple versatility. This
was a prime example of a useful vehicle with a clear purpose. One that is
environmentally friendly, practical, and timeless.
Next is Neuron EVs premiere of a multi-purpose Electric Utility Vehicle and
Electric Semi-Truck at the CIIE exhibition in November.
Utility vehicles are a perennial favorite among consumers who need more from
their vehicles than merely driving them from point A to point B. They need a
workhorse that can carry loads, deal with inclement weather, and negotiate
challenging terrain.
A few years ago, saving the environment was the top value proposition for
switching to clean energy transportation. Now, electric vehicles also have the
edge in road performance and value for money.
Neuron EV optimizes their value proposition with a diverse line up of simple
and versatile vehicles, all of which are multifaceted. This expands their market
relevance in personal and commercial transportation.
The company is looking forward to making a connection with their customers
as they explain it’s the connection which confirms our vision is aligned
to customer needs. Neuron EVs forthcoming delivery is on course to
revolutionize the automotive industry.
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ReneSola Signs
Agreement to Sell
13.9MW of DG Projects
ReneSola Ltd (“ReneSola” or the
“Company”) (www.renesolapower.
com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully
integrated solar project developer,
today announced that it had entered into an
agreement to sell a portfolio of small-scale DG
projects located in Hungary to Obton, a leading
international solar investment company.
The portfolio comprises 24 solar plants, with
an average size of approximately of 0.5MW
per plant, bringing a combined capacity of
13.9MW. These 24 small-scale DG projects are
qualified under the Hungarian 25-year feed-in
tariff scheme.
Mr. Anders Marcus, CEO and Co-founder of
the Obton Group, said, “We are excited to
collaborate with a strong partner like ReneSola.
ReneSola has demonstrated its ability to
manage the transaction professionally and
complete it in a timely manner. The addition of
the Hungary DG projects to our solar portfolio
is part of our expansion strategy, and we are
committed to becoming a major contributor to
the renewable energy transition in Hungary for
years to come.”
Mr. Josef Kastner, CEO of ReneSola European
Region, commented, “Obton is an outstanding
partner for us as we further develop our
business in Hungary. We are thrilled to
complete this project sale to them, and look
forward to future collaboration, both in Hungary
and other regions.”
Kastner continued, “Over the past two
years, Renesola has demonstrated its skill
in developing and operating solar projects,
completing long-term financing transactions
and monetizing projects to generate profits in
the downstream segment of the solar industry
across Europe. Hungary is an important market
for solar power in the EU, and Renesola has
emerged as a leading project developer here.
We are proud of our ability to create value in
Hungary, and believe we are well-positioned to
drive more growth in the years ahead.”
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About ReneSola
Founded in 2005, and listed on the New York
Stock Exchange in 2008, ReneSola (NYSE:
SOL) is an international leading brand of
solar project developer. Leveraging its global
presence and solid experience in the industry,
ReneSola is well positioned to develop green
energy projects with attractive return around
the world.
About OBTON
Obton is an investment and management
company specialized in renewable projects.
Obton represents retail investors and manages
a rapid growing PV-portfolio of more than
719 MWp with an enterprise value of EUR
1,4 billion. The plants are primarily located
in France, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the
Netherlands.
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LG Empowers UAE bisunesses to
accelerate Air Solutions Agenda
Company’s Sees Growth Across Air Conditioning and Air Purification Portfolio in 2020
DUBAI, UAE, OCTOBER 11, 2020 – As
the pandemic unfolded, the need for
more advanced air solutions was quickly
recognized by businesses the world
over, with organizations accelerating their
efforts to install new heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies
at unprecedented speed and scale.
With physical spaces now either fully
open, or experiencing phased reopenings,
from major transport hubs,
hotels and entertainment venues, to
offices and schools – three common
challenges remain: operating efficiently,
maintaining comfortable environments
and instilling a sense of confidence for
people to return.
As a market leader in air solutions,
LG Electronics (LG) continues to work
alongside its network of partners to
not only alleviate such concerns, but
also push the boundaries of innovation
and create positive business impact.
Testament to this, within the UAE’s
air purification market (valued at
approximately $5 million), LG has
captured 20% market share this year.
Within the cooling equipment market
(excluding chillers), valued at $200
million in the UAE, LG estimates having
captured 23% of the local market over
the same time period.
LG’s advanced variable refrigerant flow
(VRF) systems are currently installed at
a number of sites across the Emirates,
some of which include: Dubai’s
Sustainable City, Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat
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Beach Villas, American University and 410-property
Mirfa Beach Villa complex, in addition to Ras Al
Khaimah’s Delhi Private School (DPS) and the Majan
Printing Press factory. The company remains at the
forefront of the air solutions agenda for many local
entities and prides itself on offering a differentiated
service in comparison to its competitors.
To ensure thorough standards of service are not
only met, but exceeded, since 2010, LG has been
training technicians at its state-of-the-art training
facility in Jebel Ali. The LG Air Solutions Academy
acts as a regional hub for the company, where training
programs and workshops are conducted on a regular
basis.
In recent months, LG has introduced purification and
sterilization kits which can be installed on existing air
conditioning units to advance both comfort and indoor
air quality. The company has also introduced its Dual
Vane and Round Cassette air conditioning units, for
more aesthetic-conscious customers who wish to
maximize optimal air flow, without impeding on the
design of their environment.

At IFA 2020, the company unveiled its PuriCare
Wearable Air Purifier – a device which harnesses
two H13 HEPA filters to offer access to better
quality air on-the-go. In the B2B domain, the
company has seen particular expressed interest
and demand from government bodies and
hospitals alike. The device is expected to launch
in the UAE in late 2020.
LG has recently strengthened its ties with
industry leading bodies, such as ASHRAE
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and REHVA
(Federation of European Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning Associations), to ensure its
new products are designed in line with globallyrecognized
standards.
In response to the pandemic, the company is
leveraging secure collaboration tools, ensuring
continuity and confidentiality with its high-profile
client base remains. To aid better customer
care, LG is also delivering real-time monitoring
and predictive failure diagnosis services,
through cloud-based, non-face-to-face solutions
(Total Management System) for service and
maintenance. At a global level, the company
is preparing to introduce cloud-based smart
care solutions which leverage AI for proactive
customer engagement.
“At LG, we have a long-standing history of
supporting the UAE’s businesses through our
diverse portfolio of innovative HVAC solutions.
We recognize the complexities of today’s
climate, in which decisionmakers are tasked
with balancing the comfort and hygiene needs
of their end-users, alongside operating with
greater efficiency. We remain committed to
helping businesses during these times, by
offering solutions which prioritize each of
these facets with equal measure, while also
ensuring to advance our agenda of striving for
meaningful innovation, to create positive impact
in the country,” said Mr. Suraj Kumar, Technical
Manager – Air Solutions, LG Electronics Gulf.
About LG Electronics Air Solution
Business Unit
LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is
a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions
with a comprehensive portfolio of proven
expertise and performance. Launching
Korea’s first residential air conditioner in
1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC
solutions over the last five decades through
strategic utilization of advanced technologies.
With a well-established production base
and industry-leading capacity, the company
provides effective HVAC solutions for both the
commercial and residential sectors. Its wide
range of cutting-edge systems for heating,
ventilation and air conditioning truly represent
LG’s initiative in offering the most optimized
solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to
its mission of “Innovation for a Better Life,”
the company offers solutions boasting high
energy efficiency and reliability based on its
state-of-the-art knowhow and technologies
to ensure the most optimal environment for
users. For more information, please visit www.
LG.com.
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How an Engineering CEO Can Safely
Reopen Its Business
How a technology, industrial or
engineering CEO safely lead their
organization through Phase 2 of the
pandemic crisis. This is the management
phase between the containment of the crisis
and things beginning to ease and recover.
An uncertain wait and see phase with its
own unique communications challenges
along the way for an Engineering CEO and
business leaders.
Around the world, governments, business
and industry are rising to the enormous
challenge of managing the COVID-19
crisis. From one country to another, certain
quarantine restrictions are carefully being
eased, while others are still at lockdown
stage. After several weeks of reacting and
learning to adapt to the immediate impact
of the crisis, we have reached a new phase
where stakeholders want to know about wellbeing,
job security, financial consequences
and business continuity.
An Engineering CEO must steer through
changes in business pattern, new ways of
delivering products and services, research
new technologies and rethink their entire
marketplace. Along the COVID-19 crisis
cycle of disruption, management and
recovery, there are still many potential
difficulties businesses face, such as cost
savings, lay-offs, furloughs or other shortterm
and long-term impacts.
Empathize with Your Employees
Leading with compassion and empathy is
critical now more than ever. Employees
seek encouragement, shareholders want
performance and customers expect
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uninterrupted service but with additional safety
measures. Providing reassurance should
be the central principle to all stakeholder
communications at this stage.
An engineering CEO should adopt a new way
of communicating that is more considerate,
empathetic and adjusted in tone from a linguistic
perspective. They must carefully balance
the need to drive business performance with
the need to be sensitive. The pandemic
has translated into a new global language of
speaking to internal and external stakeholders
who are worrying about what will happen next.
Everything an engineering CEO do and
communicate is currently scrutinized by
the public and media more than usual. An
engineering CEO need to show that they are
sharing the pain, be authentic and human,
resonating with the new realities for employees,
customers and the community. Employees
remain a key stakeholder group that requires
regular communication. An engineering CEO
must provide a framework to adopt and keep
their teams informed, loyal, motivated and
engaged during the pandemic crisis.
Public and Private Sector Collaboration
COVID-19 is a considerable new responsibility
for the corporate sector who now needs to team
up with government to restart the economy.
Governments have had to rely on companies
to step forward quickly to provide key workers,
essential supplies and services. Neither
business nor government can go this alone, so
an engineering CEO should be proactive in their
public affairs efforts at a time when governments
are looking for solutions.
New Challenges Ahead
This is a crisis beyond the experience of most engineering CEOs who now need to strike the right
tone of caution coupled with forward-paced optimism and confidence. An engineering CEO with
a longer-term approach will spark innovations and effective leaders have the opportunity to shape
a meaningful story for their organization at this generation-defining moment.
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HVAC Safety Tips When Returning to
Work Amid COVID-19
With the easing of restrictions in various
countries amid Covid-19 pandemic,
and life gradually returning to normal,
employees across all sectors have started
going back to their workplaces, thus the urge
to highlight the needs of effective building
and utility systems’ procedures, to ensure
that these offices and buildings provide
HVAC safety system and protection from
contaminants.
Effective building and utility systems,
including Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Systems, are indispensable
in fighting the spread of any pandemic
or infection, as they help to eliminate and
reduce the impact of ‘micro-virus’ or airborne
viruses, thus ensuring the health and safety of
employees and visitors inside the building.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has
raised concerns about the virus’ airborne
transmission, calling for an urgent reevaluation
of ventilation systems inside closed
spaces in order to ensure a superior Indoor
Air Quality (IAQ).
HVAC engineers recommended several
important precautionary measures, noting
that such measures are optional and not
mandatory since they do not eliminate the
risk of infection, rather, help to reduce its
transmission, especially with the possibility of
viruses traveling through the air at a higher rate
in closed spaces, in addition to the possibility
of viral particles traveling between surfaces, if
the air flow is higher than the required limit.
HVAC Safety #1: Enhance your Indoor Air
Quality
The importance of maintaining the Indoor Air
Quality in buildings, through a number of basic
requirements should be addressed by the
building’s facility management and HVAC safety
contractors.
It is essential to ensure the filtration and
purification of air entering the building through
the HVAC Safety Systems; setting temperature
and humidity at specified levels.
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Underlining the significance of maintaining
the highest levels of fresh air in closed areas,
he said that the percentage of fresh air differs
from one place to another depending on the
application and utilization purposes – such as
office buildings, renewable energy factories,
consumer electronics warehouses, hospitals,
etc. – and the type of HVAC Safety Systems it
is equipped with.
HVAC engineers stressed that the best way
to ensure that virus particles do not hover
or linger in common enclosed spaces is
to increase its rate of ventilation and air
circulation, and to ensure the methods of
expelling the particles outside the building.
International Air Quality Standards -
including The American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE 62.1) - recommend that air should
be regularly changed and circulated in rooms
every hour depending on the size of the room,
its use, the number of individuals inside it and
other related factors.
For example, the air inside smoking rooms
needs to be changed 15-20 times/hour,
laboratories 6-12 times, warehouses 3-10
times, offices 6-8 times, office buildings’
dining rooms 7-8 times, meeting rooms 8-12
times, and parking in building basement 15-
30 times.
HVAC Safety #2: Adapt your
maintenance methodology
HVAC engineers recommends providing Air
Handling Units with high-quality, efficient
filtration systems that can filter out viral
particles of all sizes. It is also advised to
carry out periodic preventive maintenance
checkups, and to increase their frequency
during the pandemic.
Furthermore, HVAC technicians and
engineers suggests cleaning and sterilizing
the air ducts, water ducts, filters and other
components, with switching off and restarting
the system from time to time, while ensuring
optimum humidity levels inside the units, to
combat the spread of viral particles, molds and
bacteria inside them.
HVAC Safety #3: The new normal of future
building design
Project owners, consultants and contractors
should consider several factors when designing
new buildings and facilities.
The HVAC equipment should meet the buildings’
requirements, taking into account the necessary
and the required levels of fresh air, and to
increase the ventilation whenever required, as
ventilation and an exchange between indoor
and outdoor air is vital to reduce airborne
pollutants and to reduce disease transmission
rates.
Furthermore, it is advisable to place the HVAC
equipment in a part of the building that is easy
to access for frequently carry out the necessary
maintenance and cleaning procedures.
Humidity levels inside the building should not
be less than 40% or exceed 60% in order to
prevent the growth of mold and the multiplication
of pollutants that will inevitably affect the health
of people inside the buildings.
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ENGIE Provide Smart Building Services
to a COVID-19 Lab
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ENGIE Solutions, an international leader in providing zerocarbon
energy and innovative integrated facilities management
solutions, is providing Group 42 (G42), a leading artificial
intelligence and cloud computing company, with cutting edge,
technology-based facilities management solutions – and the
manpower required to operate them – to improve safety and
efficiency within the new high throughput COVID-19 lab detection.
The state-of-the-art COVID-19 lab, which is one of only a few in the
world to reach Biosafety Level (BSL) 3, is capable of conducting
thousands of COVID-19 lab tests per day, and is the first in the world
of such scale to be operational outside of China. It plays an essential
role in combatting the virus by accelerating the identification and
diagnosis of suspected cases, enabling a rapid response to the
outbreak.

ENGIE Solutions will provide the laboratory
with bespoke smart building and technology
services, which will reduce the number of
people on-ground, thereby decreasing safety
risks for laboratory personnel. The company
will incorporate wireless IoT (Internet of Things)
sensor technology to control various functions,
including energy management, air quality and
health, comfort, and safety. It will also offer a
Condition Based Monitoring service, which
provides live monitoring and alerts for both
asset and environmental conditions. Over
time, collected asset information will facilitate
data-driven decisions with regards to asset
maintenance strategy, replacement, and running
costs.
These services, as well as the manpower
required to operate them, are provided as part
of ENGIE Solution’s commitment to the safety
and wellbeing of the community.
Ian Harfield, Executive Vice President, ENGIE
Solutions, said: “ENGIE Solutions and G42 have
a long-standing partnership, and when we learnt
about the development of the new COVID-19
lab detection, we were keen to contribute our
solutions and expertise towards overcoming the
pandemic. Smart technology solutions can have
a significant positive impact on highly controlled
facilities such as laboratories, by enhancing the
environment and increasing safety for personnel
– something that is especially important in times
such as these.”
Mr. Ashish Koshy, CEO of G42 Healthcare, said: “This COVID-19 lab has a significant role to play
in the efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19, by providing the most reliable PCR tests. This suite
of customized solutions provided by our partner, ENGIE Solutions, will enable us to continue to
process tests at the same rate while limiting the staff on-ground, therefore increasing their safety,
enabling more social distancing with more staff staying at home, and contributing to the overall
safety during this unprecedented outbreak.”
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Ready-To-Use Software Bots to Combat
COVID-19
Software Bots article sponsored by Automation Anywhere - Announces Free Bots to Combat
COVID-19 Business Disruptions
Automation Anywhere, a global leader
in Robotic Process Automation
(RPA), unveiled a library of free,
ready-to-use software bots for its free
Community Edition product to enable
business continuity and employee
productivity amid the coronavirus
(COVID-19).
Beginning today, users of its Community
Edition – the company’s free version of its
web-based, cloud-native digital workforce
platform – can gain free access to the Community Edition Bot Pack, a broad set of software bots
to help automate a wide range of simple tasks as well as complex business processes.
“Intelligent automation has become a force of good to help reduce risks and increase
efficiencies, from frontline workers to back office experts,” said Milan Sheth, EVP - IMEA of
Automation Anywhere. “By offering free, ready-to-use software bots, we are tearing down barriers
to innovation and problem solving – making it easier for individuals and businesses the world
over to come together as a community and start a grassroots movement to combat Covid-19
through the power of automation.”
The free software bots
have been developed by
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as well as the global RPA
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They are designed to
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business areas that have
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by COVID-19: business
continuity, remote working,
employee productivity, team
communications, and more.
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Bot Pack: A new library of ready-to-use software bots
For example, the remote employee cloud backup bot automates repetitive, manual processes
to help employees working remotely set up cloud backups to protect their work. The Slack
notification and Salesforce report extractor software bots facilitate business continuity and
communication across distributed teams.
The Excel data lookup bot helps to find data based on column or row in an Excel document.
The essentials shopping assistant bot searches online sites to automatically identify local
stores that have essential items in stock, such as disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and toilet
paper – and provides updates via email. The advisories bot collects relevant policy information
in localities and provides national and global stats about the coronavirus’ outbreaks and trends.
Automation Anywhere will continue to expand this free offering with new software bots added
every week to help businesses and individuals stay productive in these turbulent times.
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Asian Smart Cities and the 4th
Industrial Revolution
Sustainable cities of the future can be
defined as those that have the latest
facilities in technology, buildings,
renewable energy generation solutions, and
environmental conservation. The sustainability
of cities would will contribute towards positive
progress of future societies, as they become
more developed and civilized on the path to
sustainable development.
One of the aspects of urban development
accompanying the technical boom is that
cities are established in line with the needs of
people, not the other way around, to achieve
the equation of smart transformation. This
way, smart cities become compatible with
development while maintaining their originality
and their social, economic and environmental
characteristics.
Smart cities are data-dependent and address
economic or social challenges to achieve
sustainable development. Such data underpins
sustainable city planning and inspires future
foresight and boosts performance levels to
achieve ideal societies for the future.
Keeping pace with urbanization, technological
development, and the creation of smart
cities, will enhance the well-being of citizens,
residents and visitors. This will contribute
towards an ideal and healthy environment for
living and working, in a manner that provides
successive generations with a healthy,
satisfying and safe life.
Asian countries must realize that innovation is
the primary source of wealth and development,
bypassing their dependence on natural
resources in order to realign their focus upon
talent and ideas as the source of innovation.
The World Urban Forum is being held for
the first time in the Middle East in the Arab
world and this occurrence in itself is a strong
testament to the success of Abu Dhabi’s
effective strategy in implementing sustainable
urbanization, characterized by the city’s
dramatic shift towards urbanization in a
relatively short period of time. The forum will
provide a detailed study on the effects of
modern-day urbanisation on societies, cities,
economies, and climate change.
The innovation and optimal use of modern
technologies and data is the cornerstone of
establishing future cities which Asian cities
must achieve in order to establish its position
as a global centre for sustainable information
infrastructure.
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Welding Projects To Do At Home
Most people are often
very busy with their
lives. They could be
going through problems,
difficulties, or just following
an everyday routine. It is
usually great to have exciting
hobbies, they bring you
happiness. Whether you
are picking up welding as a
hobby or interested in making
a few creative pieces, DIY
projects can be loads of fun.
These items mentioned
below don’t require any
expensive material unless you want to be more creative. While making these, it is best to use your
imagination instead of copying professionals online. It will be more fun. You can also find more
project ideas anywhere online.
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Here are five welding projects that
can easily be done at home:
Metallic Cart
While it might not be of much use
to you, it can be great to keep
all the welding tools in. It is one
of the most fun things to create.
You can make a small or big cart,
depending on your requirements.
You can use this to carry around
tools instead of lugging them
around.
Flowers
Flowers can be a beautiful gift
for a loved one. A simple rose

can make someone’s entire day.
However, they only last for a short
period. That is why a metallic flower
could be even better. First, try
making the easiest flower before
welding your partner’s favorite one.
You can also make it better by using
spray paint to color the different
parts.
Fire Pit
If you have a house with a beautiful
backyard, a fire pit might make a
great addition to it. You can easily weld a small fire pit, with a stand. You can design it however
you like, but make sure it is shaped like a bowl. The deep middle would be where you place the
firewood. It can be great for outdoor parties. You can also cozy up with your family around the pit
and make s’mores while getting warm on a chilly night.
Fire Guard
If the idea of a fire pit seems like a great, it might be best to weld a fireguard as well. It can be
very useful in protecting your young kids or toddlers from getting too close, in case you aren’t
watching them. No parent will ever want their child to get hurt, and getting burned is one of the
worst things. A fire guard will keep everyone at a safe distance away from the pit, but close
enough to still feel the heat and make s’mores.
Hammock Chair
Hammocks are a great way to lay back and relax. However, the outside weather might not always
be suitable for a hammock, or you might not have a backyard. That is where a hammock chair
comes in. It is one of the
easiest things to make. All
you need to do is make
a metallic skeleton, then
add your preferred cloth
material that would act
as a hammock. To make
this even better, you can
curve the bottom and get a
rocking hammock chair. It
can be a great addition to
your furniture and can be
extremely relaxing after a
long day.
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16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore
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Overview
Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?
This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power
industry.
It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation,
from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration
of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy
support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the
restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.
A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple
stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This
course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning
electricity systems.
Benefits of Attending
• Clear, independent and businessfocused
introduction
• Language designed for non-experts;
particularly senior executives,
policymakers & investment decision-makers
• Core knowledge building, including
up-to-the-minute examples from
markets around the world
• Interactive discussion of key market
and economic variables
• Quantification of key issues using simple
numerical calculations, real data and
Excel-based tools
We will examine these key questions:
• Which variables drive the economics
of electricity generation?
• How do generation costs combine with
other factors to produce end-use
electricity prices?
• How are current technology & system
trends impacting electricity costs and prices?
• What are policymakers doing to keep costs
down?
• Who are the key stakeholders and
influencers on electricity economics?
• What are the value-chain impacts of market
Liberalisation and Competition?
• How are solar and wind power
(and other low-carbon options) changing
market environments?
• and many more!
Event Info
Who Should Attend:
• Power generators, utilities and IPPs
• Investors, including commercial and
development banks, venture capital and
private equity
• Policymakers and policy advisors
• Transmission / Distribution system
operators (grid)
• Power system vendors & EPC contractors
• Large electricity users
• Commercial services suppliers
(law, insurance etc.)
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials
with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive
discussions, and the use of quantitative models
to illustrate key learning points. Current market
examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion
bearing the signatures from both the Course
Director and the Course Organiser. This
Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve
towards your professional advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
just m ar vellou s , u p to t h e g ame. It was a value for money workshop.”
Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Electricity Economics
in Changing Electricity Markets
The new economics of power markets in a low-carbon world
16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore
Book 3 persons
and save
$300
each
Benefits of Attending
■ Clear, independent and business-focused introduction
■ Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers
■ Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world
■ Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables
■ Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools
We will examine these key questions:
■ Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?
■ How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?
■ How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?
■ What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?
■ Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?
■ What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competition?
■ How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?
■ and many more!
Who Should Attend
■ Power generators, utilities and IPPs
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Policymakers and policy advisors
■ Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid)
■ Power system vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large electricity users
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

Gas & LNG Markets, Contracts & Pricing
16 – 20 March 2020, Singapore
28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020, Port of Spain
23 – 27 Nov 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng
Overview
Event Info
Due to the complex geopolitical nature of gas/ LNG sourcing and long term nature of gas transactions
between buyers and sellers, it is commercially prudent for those involved in thisprocess to know the global
gas & LNG supply & markets condition, available methodologies for price determination, contract structure
and negotiation techniques. Any misjudgement in any of these areas could result in wrong sourcing decisions,
significant adverse financial consequences and legal liabilities.
This course has, therefore, been designed to enable the professionals in the gas sector and gas advisory
services to make right sourcing decision, construct gas/LNG contracts and negotiate from a position of
strength and knowledge in order to gain a competitive edge in the process.
Course Highlights
• Global gas/LNG market and market structure
in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe
and USA regions
• Current gas/LNG outlook and trends
• Contract terminology and construction -
operational, commercial and legal basis of
gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts
• Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase
Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation
Agreement (GTA) and Regasification
Agreements
• Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice
and price indexation in competitive gas
markets
• Contracting and negotiation - proven
techniques
Benefits of Attending
• Background knowledge to framework to
facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions
• Understanding current trends of the gas
organisation structure
• Knowledge of the underlying rationale for
gas contract terms and conditions
• Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas
transportation contracts and negotiate them
• Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG
price setting in competitive markets
• Awareness of operation of trading hubs,
spot and arbitrage
• Holistic understanding of what is required
to put a new supply chain in place
Who Should Attend
Energy professionals including
but not limited to:
• Purchasing/Supply Chain
• Legal/Contracts Negotiation
• Commercial
• Finance/Pricing
• Marketing
• Trading
• Sales/Business Development
• Project Finance
• Corporate Planning
From Sectors:
• Natural gas E&P
• Gas/LNG trade, shipping,
transmission, distribution
• Government agencies
• Gas based power generation
• Gas/LNG related project finance, asset
management, hedge funds,
equity/fixed income
• Gas pipeline and high pressure transportation
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion
bearing the signatures from both the Course
Director and the Course Organiser. This
Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve
towards your professional advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Weslyn Lee
Infocus International Group
Tel: +65 6325 0274
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng
5 day course
“The best gas / LNG course I have ever attended. I will gladly
recommend it to anyone.” by past participant, Chevron
GAS & LNG
MARKETS, CONTRACTS & PRICING
A comprehensive all-in-one course addressing all key elements for successful gas & LNG business strategies
16 – 20 Mar 2020
28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020
23 – 27 Nov 2020
Singapore
Port of Spain
Singapore
Course Highlights
■ Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions
■ Current gas/LNG outlook and trends
■ Contract terminology and construction - operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas
Transportation Contracts
■ Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA)
and Regasification Agreements
■ Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets
■ Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques
Benefits of Attending
■ Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions
■ Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure
■ Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions
■ Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them
■ Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets
■ Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage
■ Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place
Book 3 persons
and save
$600
each
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT

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