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| GWEC’s leading APAC wind energy event supported by the Victorian Government |
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Hi Toan,
Welcome to our first update from GWEC's APAC Wind Energy Summit 2025, which kicked off in Melbourne today!
Day 1 opened with energy and momentum as leaders from across Asia-Pacific gathered to highlight the region’s central role in delivering global renewable energy goals.
The Official Opening set the stage for three days of discussion, collaboration, and connection, showcasing how wind can drive economic growth, energy security, and a cleaner future.
From governments to industry and communities, one message stood out: accelerating wind energy across APAC is not just an opportunity, but a necessity. |
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We were delighted to welcome Lily D'Ambrosio, Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources for the State of Victoria to open the event before our Deputy CEO Rebecca Williams gave an impactful speech: |
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"The wind industry has consistently exceeded expectations and overcome challenges that seemed insurmountable. What we need now is the collective will to act at the scale and speed this moment demands. The age of electricity is upon us, and wind energy will be its foundation and anchor." |
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| | | High Level Forum: Working Together to Unlock APAC’s Wind Energy Potential
The session brought together energy ministers and senior policymakers from across Asia-Pacific. The discussion reflected on recent progress in wind energy and highlighted the opportunities, challenges, and policy pathways needed to accelerate growth in the years ahead. |
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| Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action; Minister for Energy and Resources; Minister for the State Electricity Commission, The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) Rowena Cristina Guevarra, Undersecretary, Department of Energy, Philippines Hoang Thi Thu Huong, Deputy Director of Sector Economic Department, The Central Committee for Policy and Strategy Michael Hannibal, Chair, GWEC Pradeep Tharakan, Director of Energy Transition, Asian Development Bank Tim Fischer, GOWA Steering Group Member; Global Senior Director – Wind
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| | Leading Industry CEOs on Overcoming Barriers and Accelerating Deployment
Next, GWEC's REX (Renewable EXpert) session, where six renewable energy experts from GWEC's membership took to the stage to share personal insights that inform their take on how the industry can continue to drive forward.
This year included a particularly powerful story from former GWEC Chair Morten Dyrholm about sheltering during an attack whilst attending a recent wind energy event in Lviv, Ukraine. |
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| Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO, GWEC Ross Rolfe AO, Chairman and CEO, Iberdrola Australia Morten Dyrholm, Group Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs, Vestas Charles Rattray, CEO, Southerly Ten Ben Hunt, SVP Comms, Public Affairs and Sustainability, JERA Nex bp Girish Tanti, Executive Vice Chairman, Suzlon Daniel Belton, CEO, RWE Rafael Munilla, Chief Business Development Officer, Ocean Winds
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The Summit highlighted key market movements for The Philippines and Vietnam as they both take major steps forward.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
At GWEC’s APAC Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Melbourne, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam shared details of the country’s competitive investor selection model for the first offshore wind projects.
The two-stage selection mechanism is expected to support the development of 17 GW of offshore wind by 2035, ensuring secure, cost-effective renewable energy.
This follows GWEC’s 2024 Vietnam Offshore Wind Competitive Investor Selection Study, which provided the government with data-driven analysis and recommendations on procurement pathways.
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| | 🇵🇭 The Philippines
At the Summit, Under Secretary Robina Christina Guevara of the Department of Energy outlined the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals.
Currently at 22% renewable energy, the Philippines is targeting 35% by 2030, supported by a series of major auctions this year.
Already, 6.6 GW has been awarded for storage, hydrogen, and geothermal, and another 9.4 GW for onshore wind and solar. The country is now preparing its first 3.3 GW of offshore wind projects, aiming for first power by 2028, with long-term scenarios projecting up to 50 GW of offshore wind by 2040.
With strong government commitment, streamlined permitting efforts, and support from the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, the Philippines is positioning itself as one of APAC’s most dynamic emerging offshore wind markets.
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| Packed SessionsThat Will Shape APAC’s Wind Future |
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| The GWEC Team were delighted to see hundreds of people at today's event, and we cannot wait for tomorrow where the Summit will focus on developments in the Australian market - both onshore and offshore. |
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| 🍸 GWEC X Singapore Networking Reception |
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| To round off an incredibly busy day of sessions, it was a pleasure to welcome so many guests to the Enterprise Singapore Networking Reception. The evening brought together delegates, speakers, and partners in a relaxed setting. The perfect way to connect, share insights, and close a successful first day of the Summit. |
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| | | Stay tuned for highlights and outcomes from the APAC Wind Energy Summit 2025.
The GWEC Team Global Wind Energy Council |
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