How Different Electricity Pricing Systems Affect the Energy Trilemma: Assessing Indonesia's Electricity Market Transition Read more about How Different Electricity Pricing Systems Affect the Energy Trilemma: Assessing Indonesia's Electricity Market Transition This ADBI Working Paper developed a model to assess the implications of different electricity pricing structures in Indonesia for different aspects of the Energy Trilemma (affordability and access, energy security, and environmental sustainability); and, finds that each pricing system foster specific aspect of the Energy Trilemma. Based on this model, the authors were able to draw a transformation pathway for a more sustainable and just transition to a low-carbon economy in Indonesia.
Electricity cross subsidies in the People’s Republic of China: Equity, reverse Ramsey pricing and welfare analysis Read more about Electricity cross subsidies in the People’s Republic of China: Equity, reverse Ramsey pricing and welfare analysis This ADBI Working Paper tests reverse Ramsey pricing to check if cross subsidies across different consumers in the PRC electricity sector is equitable and efficient. The paper finds that the pricing mechanism can be equitable as long as social welfare are accounted for, reverse Ramsey pricing can serve the avowed objectives. There are, however, the paper further posits, other subsidy schemes such as targeted subsidies based on level of consumption that can also be efficient and equitable.
ADB Board set to discuss the Energy Policy working paper Read more about ADB Board set to discuss the Energy Policy working paper The working paper for the proposed new Energy Policy is scheduled on the Board agenda for 6 September.
Get to know what the ETM is Read more about Get to know what the ETM is Read what the ETM is and how it helps push climate action further forward. SEEN is piloting this initiative to support Southeast Asia’s energy transition. Any learning from the experience can give the initiative the potential of being replicated in other subregions.
Power system resilience components of the Cyclone Gita Recovery Project in Tonga completed Read more about Power system resilience components of the Cyclone Gita Recovery Project in Tonga completed Two key areas of the Cyclone Gita Recovery Project have been completed. ADB joined the Government of New Zealand and the Government of Tonga in culminating the milestone on 25 February.Tonga was hit majorly by Cyclone Gita in 2018 with Nuku’alofa suffering massive damage in all sectors, including an estimated $46 million to the energy sector.
Q&A: Priyantha Wijayatunga on ADB’s new energy policy Read more about Q&A: Priyantha Wijayatunga on ADB’s new energy policy Hear Energy SG’s own Chief Priyantha Wijayatunga deal with the burning questions on the recently approved 2021 Energy Policy: the salient points, the parameters for supporting energy projects, and the overall direction the sector will take from hereon.
Power purchase agreements: Creating trusting relationships in the Pacific Read more about Power purchase agreements: Creating trusting relationships in the Pacific 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.
On track for universal electrification, Asia and the Pacific must aim higher Read more about On track for universal electrification, Asia and the Pacific must aim higher 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.
More Resilient Power System Is Also About Saving Lives in Tonga Read more about More Resilient Power System Is Also About Saving Lives in Tonga 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 among many including ADB.
In Central Asia, a Soviet-era electricity network could power future energy sharing Read more about In Central Asia, a Soviet-era electricity network could power future energy sharing 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 services, open larger markets for businesses, and strengthen energy security.