The energy transition across the APAC region is entering a phase defined by expansion and operational discipline. Renewable generation, distributed resources and new infrastructure models are reshaping how energy systems function. As these assets multiply across networks, the industry’s focus is shifting from deployment to coordination. This edition of Energy Tech Review APAC examines how organizations are addressing this operational shift through technology, engineering discipline and systems thinking.
Our cover story recognizes SwitchDin as Distributed Energy Asset Optimisation Software Company of the Year in APAC 2026, for its role in enabling utilities and energy users to connect, control and optimize distributed energy resources. The company’s platform integrates solar, storage, EV charging and flexible loads into coordinated operations through secure connectivity and standards-based interoperability. By establishing control at the connection point and enabling real-time coordination across assets, SwitchDin transforms distributed resources into predictable components of grid operations, helping networks maintain stability as renewable penetration increases.
This edition also features leadership perspectives from industry experts examining operational challenges within the energy sector. Ergin Akbaş, Senior Manager - EHS Management Systems at AVANGRID [NYSE: AGR], discusses the importance of moving beyond compliance toward risk-based environmental health and safety management systems, emphasizing structured frameworks that identify and mitigate risks across organizational operations.
Min Yang, Head of Onshore AP EN at Siemens Gamesa, explores the growing potential of nearshore wind development across Asia, outlining the engineering adaptations required to deploy turbines effectively in shallow marine environments while optimizing construction and operational costs.
Together, the perspectives in this issue illustrate a common theme: the energy transition is as much about operational maturity as technological advancement. Distributed systems must be controllable, infrastructure must be engineered for specific environments, and organizations must embed risk awareness into daily operations.
We invite our readers to explore the insights in this edition and engage with the ideas shaping the next phase of energy innovation across APAC.
