On November 22, 2024, following the release of the Flow Batteries Europe (FBE) publication, Reports on Regions – Asia Pacific, FBE, in collaboration with the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), VSUN Energy, and Sumitomo Electric, organized a webinar titled "Asia-Pacific Policy Landscape on Flow Batteries: Insights and the Way Forward." The event attracted nearly 100 participants eager to delve into the key insights from the report.
This webinar marks the first in the Flow Batteries Europe Reports on Regions series, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the global flow battery industry and the policies shaping it. The Asia-Pacific Report, developed through a collaborative effort with CNESA, VSUN Energy, and Sumitomo Electric, offers a detailed analysis of the region's policy environment and market dynamics.
During the webinar, distinguished experts from China, Japan, and Australia shared their insights and key findings from the report. The speakers included:
⭐️Dr. Changkun Zhang(CNESA)
⭐️Zamien Sumich (VSUN Energy)
⭐️Arata Doi (Sumitomo)
⭐️Beata Virsumirska(FBE)
⭐️Daniela Pöhl (FBE)
The discussions highlighted the significant advancements in Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) within the Asia-Pacific region, driven by robust policy frameworks and ambitious targets. The region's commitment to renewable energy and energy storage has set a high bar for innovation and deployment, presenting both opportunities and challenges for other regions, including Europe.
Europe, in particular, must refine its strategies to ensure it does not fall behind in the global race for LDES technology. The insights shared during the webinar underscored the importance of policy alignment, research and development investments, and international collaboration to foster a competitive and sustainable energy storage ecosystem.
The webinar concluded with a call to action for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to work together to address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the evolving energy landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.