Development Asia Aligning Carbon Taxes and Fuel Subsidies to Meet Climate Goals 20 January 25 Map subsidies’ impact on climate efforts in Asia and the Pacific and strategize carbon pricing to guide reforms. Analyzing the Potential Climate Impacts of a Future Hydrogen Economy 29 July 24 Adopting hydrogen as a major energy source may call for a global standard for hydrogen leakage. Improving Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality with Smart Air-Conditioning 23 July 24 Optimize energy efficiency, use climate-friendly refrigerants, and leverage advanced digital technologies. Expanding Critical Minerals Supply Chains for the Clean Energy Transition 2 July 24 Identify investment opportunities, expedite reforms to improve business environment, support ESG standards, and forge strategic partnerships. Enhancing Renewable Energy Integration through Regional Cooperation 24 June 24 CAREC countries can benefit from cross-border frequency regulation to boost grid stability and reduce costs. Enhancing Energy Security with Smart Prepaid Gas Meters 25 April 24 In Bangladesh, a project is underway to expand the installation of smart prepaid gas meters and establish a smart metering data management system. Five Emerging Key Technologies Driving a Clean Energy Transition in the US 7 February 24 Unlock clean energy’s potential with renewables, carbon capture, energy storage, sustainable hydrogen, and smart grids. Managing Risks and Increasing the Co-benefits of a Wind Project 26 October 23 Community-based solutions help preempt possible adverse effects of a wind farm in the northern Philippines and ensure an inclusive energy transition. How to Design a Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage System 18 October 23 Slew a BESS correctly, list the performance requirements in the tender document, and develop operational guidelines and pricing policy. A Guide to Developing Master Plans for Sustainable Heating in Kazakhstan 7 September 23 Energy master planning is key to preparing bankable projects that improve municipal heating, lower costs, and help achieve environmental goals. Cutting-Edge Climate Solutions to Decarbonize District Heating in Qingdao City 17 August 23 A smart, distributed district energy system uses multiple clean energy sources and real-time demand response technology to cut emissions and save energy. A Systematic Approach to Fossil Fuel Subsidy Rationalization 1 August 23 A step-by-step guide explains the rationalization process and the key considerations and analytical requirements of each stage. Fostering Green Transformation in the Chemical Industry in the People’s Republic of China 31 July 23 De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction. A Two-Pronged Approach to Improving the Sustainability of Kazakhstan’s Heat Sector 10 July 23 Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating. Post-Pandemic, Asia is Falling Short on Electricity Access and Switch to Renewables 24 May 23 Despite welcome progress on universal access to electricity, the transition to renewable energy is faltering at a time when multiple shocks are hitting Asia. Strategies for Establishing a Commodity Exchange for Kazakhstan 27 April 23 A study found that the proposed exchange should focus on electricity and emissions before adding agricultural products to the mix. Sustainable Extraction of Energy Transition Minerals 9 February 23 Develop a national strategic plan that adopts ESG standards for mining of minerals. Avoiding Renewable Energy’s Unintended Impacts on Birds 16 May 22 An online mapping tool will help ensure that renewable energy projects are developed without raising significant harm to birds and biodiversity. How Private Financing is Moving the Needle on Renewables in Central and West Asia 13 April 22 PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help countries closer to their sustainable goals. Looking After Workers’ Well-Being in an Infrastructure Project 19 January 22 Experience from a hydropower project in Pakistan shows how construction workers’ welfare, which is usually overlooked, can be served better. ADB Knowledge Events Asia Clean Energy Forum 2025: Empowering the Future - Clean Energy Innovations, Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Financing Solutions 2 to 6 June 2025 The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF), an annual flagship event of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), will be held from 2 to 6 June 2025 at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, under the theme "Empowering the Future: Clean Energy Innovations, Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Financing Solutions." Driving Power Sector Reforms for Enhanced Renewable Energy Growth and Sector Performance 30 January 25 The latest SKOP event focused on the reforms and financial sustainability of Sri Lanka’s power sector. National Conference on Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions in ADB Operations 10 to 11 December 2024 On 10–11 December, stakeholders discussed the critical pathways for a Just, Affordable, and Inclusive Energy Transition, building on key priorities from the G20 Energy Ministers’ meeting under India’s G20 Presidency. Progress and Barriers to Driving a Nature-Positive Renewable Energy Transition: Identifying Enabling Conditions and Policy Gaps 25 October 24 Key to the purpose, considerations, and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) and agenda item 25 on biodiversity and climate change are coherence, complementarity, and cooperation between the CBD and other relevant multilateral agreements such as the UNFCCC. At UNFCCC COP28, governments agreed to triple global renewable ADB Data Room: Emerging Areas Sustainable Solutions Initiatives 1 July 24 The Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility (PREIF), a technical assistance (TA) of the Asian Development Bank, is designed to finance a number of small value renewable energy projects in 11 small Pacific island countries (PIC-11). Deep Dive Workshop on Gender Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty at Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2024 4 June 24 The Deep Dive Workshop (DDW) on Gender Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty was designed to explore the intersection between gender, energy, and the environment, with a view to advancing social equity and the green transition. Just Energy Transition: Asserting Rights, Remedial Action, and Redress 3 May 24 The session presented the perspectives from communities on how ecosystems may be affected by low-carbon, cross-border energy plans and projects financed by ADB. ADB Data Room: Green Hydrogen Economy 08 March 2024 to 31 December 2025 Green hydrogen is globally recognized for its potential to address climate change and support a net-zero economy.