Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific: Scaling Inclusive Enterprise-Based Approaches 17 June 2019 Philippines An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop In recent years, there has been a transition to innovative ownership, management and financing models for renewable energy mini-grid development – where the income generated has been sufficient to ensure the financial viability and sustainable operations of small-scale hydro projects. The success has been achieved by a variety of enterprise-based models most appropriate for the local context, including among others, cooperatives and community-private partnerships. These approaches show evidence of improved bankability of MHP systems, with greater social and gender inclusion at the same time. This session discussed prospects for scaling, replicating and financing such proven enterprise-based approaches to small-scale hydropower in the Asia-Pacific region, and provided development partners and professionals (both experts and generalists) an opportunity to understand recent innovative approaches to sustainable small-scale hydropower, in terms of economic viability and social impact. The session also featured key experts who have enabled enterprise-based hydro mini-grids in the Asia-Pacific region, drawn from a cross-section of government, private sector, NGOs, civil society and financiers. Program and Learning Materials 17 June 2019 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Welcome and Overview Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia Pacific: Scaling Inclusive Enterprise-Based Approaches This presentation gave an overview of what to expect during the workshop. It also provided an overview of the work of the Hydro Empowerment Network… Dipti Vaghela Panel 1: Enterprise-based Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific -- Examples and Opportunities Nepal: Empowering Communities to Transition to Financially Viable Micro Hydro This presentation discussed the status of Micro Hydro Power (MHP) in Nepal, and outlined two models of inclusive enterprise-based MHPs: a cooperative… Satish Gautam Panel 1: Enterprise-based Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific -- Examples and Opportunities Nepal: Scaling-up the Barpak Micro Hydro Model This presentation discussed the energy situation in Barpak, Nepal before the Barpak Micro Hydro Project and share experiences, productive end-use… Bir Bahadur Ghale WISIONS Initiative for Decentralized Renewable Energy WISIONS Initiative for Decentralised Sustainable Energy This presentation discussed the mission and focus of WISIONS of Sustainability, an initiative of the Wuppertal Institute. It also outlined its… Carmen Dienst Panel 2: National Programs to Scale-up Enterprise-based Hydro Mini-Grids Philippines: Grid-Interconnected, Enterprise-based Micro Hydro in Mindanao This presentation discussed the Rural Community-Based Renewable Energy Development in Mindanao Project, an ADB technical assistance project that… Ernesto Silvano, Jr. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Dipti Vaghela Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Energy Sector Office Partner Organization/s Hydro Empowerment Network (HPNET) WISIONS of Sustainability Topics Energy Water