🌍 Blue Snow at APUEA 2025: Showcasing Graphene-Enhanced Urban Cooling
Team Blue Snow was honored to represent Malaysia at the Asia Urban Energy Assembly (APUEA) 2025, held 3-4 July at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok. As part of Asia Sustainable Energy Week, APUEA gathers thought leaders in district energy, cooling, renewables, and sustainability to shape the future of urban energy systems.
Over the two days, we engaged with global experts, exchanged ideas on policies, business models, and emerging technologies, and showcased our graphene-enhanced chilled water solutions—designed to help cities and urban districts achieve smarter, more energy-efficient cooling in line with APAC’s growing demand for district energy. Thanks to everyone who visited our booth and joined in meaningful conversations—your insights are helping drive progress. We look forward to collaborating on sustainable cooling projects that can make a real difference.
🔍 Why APUEA Matters & Trends in Urban Cooling
- About APUEA: The Asia Pacific Urban Energy Association (APUEA) promotes public-private collaboration to design and implement sustainable urban energy systems across the APAC region, including district heating & cooling, smart grids, building energy efficiency, and related policies.
- District Cooling Growth: The Asia-Pacific district cooling market is projected to nearly double from ~US$4.93B in 2022 to ~US$9.82B by 2029, growing at a CAGR of ~12.18%. Key drivers include rapid urbanization, increasing cooling load, and government incentives for energy efficiency.
- Energy Savings Potential: District cooling systems can deliver up to 50% lower energy consumption compared to individual cooling systems; they also reduce peak cooling demand, help with refrigerant leakage management, and are more sustainable when paired with renewable energy sources.
✅ Key Takeaways from Our Showcasing
- Our graphene-enhanced chilled water technology generated strong interest for its potential to improve cooling efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and align with net zero commitments in APAC urban centers.
- Market momentum for district energy solutions is clearly accelerating, with policymakers and stakeholders seeking scalable, clean cooling strategies.
- Opportunities for collaboration (private & public) in urban district cooling appear especially promising in Southeast Asia—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia etc.—as governments push for sustainable infrastructure.