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ADBs Private Sector Renewables in Asia

19 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Michael Barrow gave an overview of ADB's Pacific Renewable Energy Project. The project encourages private sector investment in renewable energy. It also mitigates short-term liquidity risk, through donor-backed standby letter of credit, and supports long-term investment,…

Stories of Impact

19 June 2019
In this presentation, ADB's Woochong Um highlighted ADB's commitment to reduce the bank's carbon emissions from its operations. In particular, he highlighted that ADB procured certified emission reductions (CERs) from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project registered by the UNFCCC to offset…

Welcome Remarks The Power of People through Partnership

18 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Bambang Susantono introduced the theme of ACEF 2019: Partnering for Impact, by focusing on the role of all stakeholders in partnering to deliver a truly sustainable energy future that can enable better development outcomes for Asia and the Pacific.

AIIBs Sustainable Energy Strategy and Financing

18 June 2019
The presentation gives a brief introduction to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)'s Sustainable Energy Strategy, energy investment portfolio and products focusing on clean energy and renewables. It also gives an overview of AIIB's Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Enhanced…

Scaling Up EMobility as a Platform for Sustainable Urban Transportation

18 June 2019
Electrification of transport modes is already a global trend. In this scene-setting presentation, ADB's Ki-Joon Kim makes a case for electric vehicles (EVs) as an immediate solution for reducing GHG and urban pollution. He also outlines the deciding factors for electric vehicle viability, as well…

Datadriven Strategies for Sustainable Deployment of Solar Pumps

18 June 2019
Solar pumps present an opportunity to extend access to irrigation in Asia. The presentation highlighted The Council's multi-pronged research on identifying gaps and solutions to facilitate solar-powered irrigation in a sustainable manner. This ranges from end-users' outlook about solar pumps,…

Urban Energy Planning for Smarter utilities

18 June 2019
In this scene-setting presentation, ADB's Stephane Bessadi emphasized the need to transform the urban utility model. He cited examples of energy use and production in cities and water systems, as well as wastewater energy use. He also gave examples of ADB support to utilities to promote renewable…

Solar Storage Smart Grids Global Outlook in Asia

17 June 2019
This presentation highlighted Asia's lead in the global deployment of solar PVs and the shrinking costs to set up utility-scale solar farms. It also outlined possible next steps in unleashing solar power.

Solar PV Manufacturing in China and Potential for Overseas Relocation

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the development and industry policy of solar PV manufacturing in the People's Republic of China. It also explored the potential of solar PV development in developing countries, and the potential for overseas relocation of the PRC's solar manufacturing capacity.

Change the World by ThinFilm Solar

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed thin-film solar PV technology manufactured by Hanergy, highlighting its features, applications, and other solar products based on such technology such as tiles, solar walls, and umbrellas.