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High-Level Technology Fund breaks new grounds: What we all need to know

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Since it was the HLT Fund was established in 2017, it has supported 12 investment projects, 37 technical assistance projects, and 23 direct charges. As of December 2020, the Fund has received about $70 million from the Government of Japan to fund the increased use of high-level technology (HLT) in…

Power Distribution Modernization project in Timor-Leste approved

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ADB approved a loan that will modernize the power distribution system in Timor-Leste and strengthen the utility, Electricidade de Timor-Leste in the amount of $35 million. The loan will help provide sustainable, reliable electricity to 12 municipalities in the country.The Power Distribution…

Regional technical assistance to accelerate clean energy transition in Southeast Asia underway

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A technical assistance was approved in July to support developing member countries in Southeast Asia to phase out coal-fired generation plants and accelerate clean energy deployment in the region. One of the outputs of the TA is a feasibility study on the establishment, structure, mechanics, and…

Carbon capture in 2021: Off and running or another false start?

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IEA presents a snapshot of the state and status of carbon capture over the past decade in this commentary. While the sector showed signs of slowing down, thereis some measure of optimism to be expected in the coming years based on the project pipelines due to come online in the offing. This “…

Five outstanding women entrepreneurs from Myanmar

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A group of remarkable women from Chaung U, Myanmar, redefined adversity as just an inconvenience, with opportunities lurking around the corner. In the process of developing their successful cookstoves businesses, they became role models for other women and demonstrated that perseverance is key for…

What is behind soaring energy prices and what happens next?

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The authors investigate the factors affecting the surge in energy prices in recent days which have also increased electricity prices in major parts of the world. Gas, coal, and electricity prices increased to levels never seen in a long time. Analysis points to the sudden ramp-up of economic…

Accelerating clean energy transition in the People’s Republic of China

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PRCM’s Xinjian Liu opines in this blog that PRC’s energy clean energy transition requires harnessing the fullest potential of energy efficiency, shifting to new sources of energy outside of coal, and behavioral change in the way people consume energy.The move to clean energy and carbon neutrality…

Are Pacific power utilities ready for the impact of COVID-19?

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In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis.With the coronavirus pandemic and its human tragedy affecting hundreds of thousands of people around the world, it is important to have contingency plans in place to mitigate…

COVID-19 is an opportunity to re-tool the health sector’s energy supply

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The pandemic reinforces the need for reliable energy services to support healthcare. Clean, renewable power is a good place to start.COVID-19 has hit the reset button on the global economy. But at some point we will shift from emergency response into recovery mode, providing a rare opportunity for…

Energy Committee Chair sees revival of the silk road through clean energy cooperation in Central and West Asia

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In his blog, Energy SG’s own committee Chair Ashok Bhargava discusses the opportunities that await clean energy and deeper cooperation among developing countries in the Central and West Asia region within the framework of energy trade, connectivity, and cooperation.The countries may have varying…