Frank Phuan is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, driving innovation and sustainability across the Asia Pacific. He founded Equator Renewables Asia in July 2025 to advance clean energy solutions, following his tenure as Business CEO of EDP Renewables APAC (2022–July 2025), where he oversaw operations post the S$1.1 billion acquisition of Sunseap. Previously, as CEO and Co-Founder of Sunseap (2001–2022), Frank scaled the company from a 5-person startup to Southeast Asia’s largest distributed solar player, serving clients like Apple and Microsoft.
As Co-Chairman of Sustainability Alliance since 2022, he guides Singapore SMEs in reducing emissions and waste. Frank serves as a Board Member at SGInnovate (since December 2024), is Vice Chairman of the Singapore Energy Association (SEAS), and previously served as a Director at Enterprise Singapore. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Materials Engineering from Nanyang Technological University. Recognized with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2015), Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award (2014), PVSEC Special Award (2016), and Spirit of Enterprise Award Honouree (2017), Frank is skilled in renewable energy strategy, solar project development, sustainability leadership, business scaling, deep tech integration, and public advocacy.