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Sustainable Energy for All Status Report: Tracking Progress in Asia and the Pacific - A Summary Report

Reports and Publications
Asia and the Pacific economies are on track in meeting the goal of sustainable energy for all (SE4All), but whether the pace is sufficient to reach the SE4All targets by 2030 remains to be seen.
This first attempt of the SE4All Asia-Pacific Regional Hub to monitor the performance of Asia and…

The Value of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Power Utilities in Developing Asia

Working Papers
UAS technologies such as drones are increasingly being used to automate the planning, building, and maintenance of energy facilities around the world. The effectiveness of UAS and digital technologies are transforming energy sector operations to be faster, safer, and more cost-efficient. This…

Energy Access and Transition for South and Southeast Asia Fund created with $35 million contribution from GEAP

Press Releases
On 14 April, ADB together with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced the $35 million funding for energy access and energy transition in South and Southeast Asia through the upcoming GEAPP Energy Access and Transition Trust Fund (GEATTF). The funding facility will be…

Central West Asia Region’s Largest Wind Development Project Signed

Press Releases
The Bash and Dzhankeldy Wind Power projects were signed on 24 April 2023 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between ADB and ACWA Power Company (ACWA). A total of $174 million worth of loans will develop the Bash wind power and Dzhankeldy wind power plants, both located in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan.…

Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific launched at the ADB Annual Meeting

Press Releases
IF-CAP is a landmark program that is expected to significantly galvanize support to fight climate change in the region. Initial partners, Denmark, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States are in discussions with ADB about providing a range of grants for…

What we mean by, “the battle against climate change will be won or lost in Asia and the Pacific”

Press Releases
The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) breaks down the role of Asia and the Pacific region in what could be the greatest challenge faced by humanity. Asia in the Global Transition to Net Zero explores what a global net-zero transition could mean for developing Asia. It models emission pathways based…

Update on ADB’s Energy Transition Mechanism - April 2023

Articles
Key Takeaways:

 Significant progress is continuing with ADB’s ETM pilot countries: Indonesia, the Philippines, Viet Nam, and now Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
 ADB is working extensively with stakeholders in each of the countries on their pre- and full-feasibility studies, including on…

Seven Funding Innovations to Boost Climate Finance

Articles
Key Takeaways:

 Countries must urgently step-up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect people and infrastructure from the increasing frequency and intensity of climate change.
 Asia and the Pacific needs innovative solutions and new funding models to meet its large…

Designing a Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage System: Case Study of Mongolia

Reports and Publications
From Energy SG’s own, Atsumasa Sakai, this paper highlights lessons from Mongolia on how to design a grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) to help accommodate variable renewable energy outputs. It suggests how developing countries can address technical design challenges, such as…

Reinvigorating Financing Approaches for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure in ASEAN+3

Reports and Publications
This report presents a practical toolkit of ways to merge public, private, institutional, and other forms of capital to deliver resilient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure in the ASEAN+3 region. It provides companies, investors, and policy makers a range of innovative financing models,…