International Copper Association Southeast Asia

BENEFICIARIES

• Representatives from policy makers and regulators to academic and research institutions; industry and professional associations in the Philippines

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

• Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers Inc. (IIEE)
• Asia-Invest EuropeAid Co-operation Office
• Bangkok Cable Co. Ltd.
• Fluke Southeast Asia Pte Ltd
• Oriental Copper Co. Ltd
• Phelps Dodge International (Thailand) Ltd.

OBJECTIVE

• To introduce EU-Asia Power Quality Initiative, Philippines Chapter. It is an initiative to improve the competitiveness of local and
  Asian manufacturing industries through enhanced knowledge and management of Power Quality.

KEY FACILITATORS

• Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers Inc. (IIEE)
• Manila Electric Company, (Meralco)
• European Copper Institute - Leonard Power Quality Initiative (LPQI)
• Asia Power Quality Initiative

HIGHLIGHTS

• Introduction to EU-Asia Power Quality Initiative & Leonard Power Quality Initiative (LPQI)
• APQI - Asian Perspective and Case Study
• Power Quality from Philippines Perspectives of Utilities and Industries
• A press conference was also held to raise public awareness of APQI launch and roll-out in Philippines

OUTCOME

• The participating representatives from policy makers and regulators to academic and research institutions; industrial and professional associations; key industry players heard about rationale on power quality and how APQI helps manufacturing industries to reduce financial costs and improve production output.