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Global Battery Storage and Solar Energy

27 July 2015
This presentation introduces GS Yuasa, established in 1917, as the world’s leading battery manufacturer. It also features some of the company’s products such as Moveable Emergency Room Light, Solar Back-Up System, and the Solar UPS System for Small Office with Automatic Volt Regulator.

Community Energy Management System

27 July 2015
This presentation shares the characteristics of Japan as a country. The concept of community energy management system (CEMS) in relation to public expectations on what it is supposed to accomplish for the country are comparatively discussed. Existing projects that utilize CEMS are featured.

Waste-to-Energy for Clean and Sustainable Asian Cities

10 July 2015
This presentation introduces the Korea District Heating Corporation and its major business areas. The rationale for utilizing waste-to-energy (WtE), including its process and benefits, are explained. It also shares the advantages of working with Korean public corporations on WtE projects.

Engineering Service for Power Plant Performance Improvement Program

10 July 2015
This presentation introduces the Performance Engineering Service Group of enesG worldwide. It discusses the process and engineering activities of the company’s Plant Performance Improvement Program. Retrofit is proposed as a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to meet increasing…

ADB's Energy Sector Operations

10 July 2015
This presentation discusses Strategy 2020 and Energy Policy 2009 as the contexts for Asian Development Bank's work in the energy sector. It provides an overview of the sector by examining volume through type of assistance, and greening of the energy agenda. The sector’s programs and approaches are…

Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy

8 June 2015
The blog discusses the importance of the blue economy in boosting sustainable economic activities related to the ocean and emphasizes the need for integrated and science-based approaches to manage ocean resources, ensuring benefits for current and future generations while protecting marine…

MAL: Comparative Analysis of DMC Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement: Involuntary Resettlement

31 May 2015
Policy Principle 1: Screen the project early on to identify past, present, and future involuntary resettlement impacts and risks. Determine the scope of resettlement planning through a survey and/or census of displaced persons, including a gender analysis, specifically related to resettlement…

Corruption and REDD+ in the Philippines: Risks and Ways Forward

26 May 2015
This presentation discusses the corruption risks in implementing Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) in the Philippines, which is still in the readiness phase. REDD+ brings several potential corruption risks as it may enable new forms of corruption, or entrench…

ADB: Trends and Patterns in Climate Finance

25 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of climate financing trends and patterns in general. It also examines the flow of climate finance in Asia and the Pacific. It shares details of Asian Development Bank's initiatives in relation to climate financing.

Overview of Smart Grid Projects and Prospect in Japan

22 May 2015
This presentation explains the current situation of smart community and energy policy and strategy in Japan. It provides sample demonstration projects by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry; and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization. It also introduces the…