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ADB Ventures puts stake in energy efficiency investments in India

Press Releases
On 17 March ADB Ventures announced its first investments: in an electric vehicle company and an energy efficiency-as-a-service company for large hospitals, and commercial buildings both based in India.Euler Motors Pvt. Ltd., based in India, is an electric vehicle manufacturer and fleet operator…

Off-Balance Sheet Equity: the engine for energy efficiency capital mobilization

Working Papers
Energy efficiency remains a tricky matter to harness, notwithstanding its vast potential. This ADBI Working Paper examines off-balance sheet equity as one of the options that could be tapped to effectively mobilize energy efficiency financing.

ADB Ventures raising funds for new debt fund

Press Releases
Building on the momentum and success from the first inaugural equity fund, ADB Ventures is setting up a second investment fund to address ongoing market financing gaps to support early-stage and growth companies in scaling up their operations. According to the ADB Ventures newsletter…

Which financing sources matter for private investment in renewable energy in Asia?

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ADBI’s Dina Azhgaliyeva, John Beirne, and Ranjeeta Mishra share their views on how best to fill the financing gap in renewable energy investments in the region in this blog. They assessed which among the different types of financing: asset finance, corporate research and development (R&D),…

Helping Sri Lanka to go green

Articles
Learn how the Wind Power Generation Project in Mannar Island in Sri Lanka paved the way for the first 100-MW wind park on the island’s south coast

Lotus Wind Power Project in Viet Nam Signed

Press Releases
On 27 May, ADB signed a $116 million green loan with Lien Lap Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Lien Lap), Phong Huy Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Phong Huy), and Phong Nguyen Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Phong Nguyen) to build and operate three 48-megawatt (MW) wind farms, totaling 144 MW, in…

The role of fiscal incentives in promoting energy efficiency in the industrial sector: Case studies in Asia

Working Papers
A review of literature presents the strengths, limitations and effectiveness of fiscal incentives in promoting industrial energy efficiency from various case studies in the region. Some instruments were found to be effective (e.g. voluntary agreements and careful planning in the Peoples Republic of…

First wind power and battery energy storage loan in Thailand signed

Press Releases
The Southern Thailand Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Project were signed on 18 May 2020 marking the first ever such installation to be constructed in the country. The $7.7 million-equivalent Ioan to the Lomligor Company Limited under ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD)…

Two energy projects approved for Central and West DMCs

Press Releases
The Board approved on 28 September the $200 million policy-based loan that will strengthen the power sector in Uzbekistan. The Power Sector Reform Program will improve the financial sustainability of the sector, will help create an environment conducive to sustained investments,…

Private sector loan for renewable energy and electric vehicle charging system signed between ADB and Energy Absolute

Press Releases
On 11 February, ADB and the Energy Absolute Public Company Limited signed a $47.62 million green loan that will finance the Nakornsawan Solar and Hanuman Wind power plants and deploy fast and standard chargers at charging stations across Thailand.The country intends to be the regional…