- Keppel and Huawei signed an MoU to co-develop renewable energy solutions, starting with a demand response programme in Singapore.
- They plan to expand across Southeast Asia, targeting low-carbon data centres, regional power grids, and hybrid energy systems.
Keppel, a Singapore-based multinational, and Chinese tech giant Huawei have formed a strategic partnership to develop renewable energy solutions across Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of solar and energy storage technologies while supporting the decarbonisation of data centres and industrial parks.
In a joint statement issued on May 13, Keppel announced that both companies had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Their first initiative will launch in Singapore with a demand response programme that combines Keppel’s energy storage systems and Huawei’s digital technologies.
The project aims to create smart operations and maintenance (O&M) solutions that balance power supply and demand, improving the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy assets.
The two companies also intend to expand their collaboration across Southeast Asia. Their broader plans include regional power grids, low-carbon data centres and industrial parks, and hybrid energy management systems. Keppel and Huawei will co-develop market entry strategies to support these goals and jointly roll out solar and energy storage projects.
Furthermore, Cindy Lim, the CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, highlighted the role of energy storage in reducing the intermittency of renewable power. She noted that advanced technologies can boost the safety and cost-efficiency of clean energy systems over their lifespans.
Maxi Wang, Huawei International’s Chief Executive, also said the partnership supports Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and global climate targets. He added that the initiative reinforces Singapore’s leadership in the green economy, meets growing renewable energy demand, and helps drive future energy innovation.
Keppel has been forming global alliances to build a clean energy supply chain across Asia. The company signed an MoU with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in March. That agreement explores financing opportunities for cross-border electricity imports and low-carbon energy projects, including cooperation on clean fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia.
Keppel plans to expand its regional footprint by developing AI data centres and subsea cable infrastructure throughout Asia.