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Prospects for Transition from a Linear to Circular Economy in Developing Asia

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The report overviews circular economy principles and provides policy recommendations to promote the transition to circularity. Part I describes the evolution of circular economy in the region and highlights key related initiatives and prospects for future growth. Part II looks at the regulatory and…

Clean Heating Technologies: A Pilot Project Case Study from Northern People’s Republic of China

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This publication provides an overview of clean heating technologies and shares lessons from a pilot project in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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Road Map Update for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Demonstration and Deployment in the People’s Republic of China

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The publication highlights the role of CCUS in decarbonizing hydrogen production from fossil fuels; CCUS-readiness of the cement and iron and steel industries; recommendations on CCUS deployment under the 14th Five-Year Plan; and implications for CCUS of the PRC’s ambition to achieve carbon…

Hybrid and Battery Energy Storage Systems: Review and Recommendations for Pacific Island Projects

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This publication highlights lessons from 26 case studies in the Cook Islands and Tonga. It provides recommendations on improving the implementation of battery energy storage and renewable energy-based hybrid electricity systems.
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Financing Clean Energy in Developing Asia, Vol. 2

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This book examines clean energy financing and approaches in hydropower and demand-side energy efficiency projects, along with policies and strategies based on experiences in South Asia. It is the second of the two volumes of books on Financing Clean Energy in Developing Asia produced by ADB. The…

Guidebook for Utilities-Led Business Models: Way Forward for Rooftop Solar in India

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This guidebook analyzes India’s plans to use rooftop solar power to boost its renewable energy, explains the benefits it offers, and details why new business models and market mechanisms would drive greater adoption.
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Achieving a Sustainable and Efficient Energy Transition in Indonesia: A Power Sector Restructuring Road Map

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To assure financial and environmental sustainability for Indonesia's power sector, this report proposes restructuring PLN, the country's State Electricity Corporation, and details innovative reforms for stronger governance and regulation.
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Climate Change and Earthquake Exposure in Asia and the Pacific: Assessment of Energy and Transport Infrastructure

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This study analyzes the exposure of energy and transport assets in Asia and the Pacific to climate change and earthquake hazards and highlights how multi-hazard assessment can help strengthen the resilience of crucial infrastructure.
 
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On the Road to Achieving Full Electrification in Sri Lanka

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This study examines how Sri Lanka achieved countrywide electrification by 2016 and looks at its socioeconomic impact. It notes that electrification helped raise living standards and triggered rapid development in rural areas, creating new investment opportunities at the national level. The study…