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Energy Efficiency in South Asia: Opportunities for Energy Sector Transformation

Reports and Publications
The report analyzes the growth of energy consumption in each of the five countries as well as their major energy efficiency institutional arrangements, policies, initiatives, and programs. Opportunities to enhance regional cooperation in energy.
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Prospects for Transition from a Linear to Circular Economy in Developing Asia

Reports and Publications
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…

Delhi Power Distribution Project Signed

Press Releases
On 10 April, ADB and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power Co Ltd (Tata Power), signed an agreement to subscribe to non-convertible debentures for 1.5 billion Indian Rupees (equivalent to $18.2 million) to enhance Delhi’s power distribution through grid…

On the Road to Achieving Full Electrification in Sri Lanka

Reports and Publications
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…

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…

On track for universal electrification, Asia and the Pacific must aim higher

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Energy SG Chief Yongping Zhai asserts in this blog that in order to maximize social and economic benefits from electrification, governments must be more aggressive in achieving universal access to electricity.

Power purchase agreements: Creating trusting relationships in the Pacific

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AEN’s Rafael Abbasov discusses how crucial transparency is in drawing power purchase agreements to ensure reliability and affordability of electricity supply. He shares his experience in implementing energy projects in the Pacific.