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Energy Policy Review

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Following the publication of the Sector-Wide Evaluation of the Energy Policy and Program 2009-2019, the review of the Energy Policy has commenced. A dedicated-website is now accessible since 11 September to be the single source of information, updates and status of the energy policy review and…

First Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage System to Improve Clean Energy Access in Pakistan

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CWEN’s Zhang Lei and SDOD’s Lin Lu shares the effectiveness of leveraging advanced technology in its deployment and demonstration. The High-Technology Fund supported the installation of an on-grid battery energy storage system (BESS) in Pakistan that is facing a chronic electricity crisis. The grid…

For state-owned power utility companies in the Pacific, it’s time to cut the cord

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Rafael, PAEN asserts that power sector reforms are critical not just in removing the fiscal burden that state-owned power utilities have become to government, but also in ensuring the sustainability of these businesses. He offers some recommendations in this blog.

How ADB is helping power the Pacific

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See how ADB is supporting the energy sector in the Pacific; the approaches applied, the business models develop to cater to the region’s specific needs, the innovations tried, tested and proven – to keep the lights on and the power going. For in the pacific, power is life.

In Central Asia, a Soviet-era electricity network could power future energy sharing

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With expanding regional cooperation and a readily available platform, the building blocks are in place for Central Asia to achieve energy security, resilience and economic competitiveness.When countries cooperate, they prosper. Increased dialogue between nations can boost trade in goods and…

More Resilient Power System Is Also About Saving Lives in Tonga

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Dealing with catastrophes and pandemics relies on a lot of things, foremost of which is a stable, continuous and reliable supply of power. In this Q & A, hear the perspective of someone from the health sector that benefitted from a strong and resilient power system built through the support…

Mobilizing Private Capital and Know-How to Turn Waste into Energy

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OverviewRelevant and practical integrated waste management approaches are crucial for countering public health impacts of uncollected waste and environmental impacts of open dumping and burning. Medium to large cities in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) considers this as a pressing need…

A Review of the Strategy for the Northeast Asia Power System Interconnection

Working Papers
This is a summary of the status and updates of the study that looks into a strategy for the Northeast Asia Power System Interconnection that spans Japan, Mongolia, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation.

Easing Pakistan’s chronic energy crisis through improved tariff subsidy

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This Policy Brief recommends for the tariff differential subsidy in Pakistan to either be eliminated or reduced and its targeting features improved. Pakistan’s energy sector has been beset with power outages, lack of capital investments, and inefficient electricity networks. The reforms proposed…

Innovative and breakthrough projects recognized at the Energy Sector Group Awards

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At the Strategy Session of the Energy Sector Group on 27 January, projects and project teams that have designed and processed innovative projects in 2020 were given recognition. Notable knowledge work and other initiatives were also given due regard.
What characterizes the awards in 2020 is that…