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Innovations for Strengthening Disaster Resilience

19 May 2015
Disasters continue to disrupt and cause significant loss of lives in the developing member countries of ADB with maximum impacts felt by the poorest members of society. Learn how ADB is addressing the challenge of disaster-related losses through partnerships and technologies.

Role of Innovative Technologies and Solutions to Develop Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of Hitachi Ltd. in Japan, and how the company serves the world with socially-innovative business activities. Hitachi’s participation in smart city development, specifically in the areas of transportation and water solutions, are explained. The challenges of…

21st Century Grids Indias Journey Towards Smarter Grids

19 May 2015
As one of the very few countries with a Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap, India has emerged as a prime destination for Smart Grids and Smart Cities. Building strong and smart grids would require developing countries like India to invest in strengthening electrical networks and adding communications,…

Smart Grid Development in the United States

19 May 2015
There is expanding interest in the United States Government to gain more complete value from the benefits of microgrids. Energy resilience and maintenance of critical services are viewed as particularly essential. Ensuring appropriate incentives for participation by energy suppliers and users are…

Uzbekistan Advanced Electricity Metering Project

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses the nationwide rollout of Advanced Electricity Metering (AEM) project in Uzbekistan. How AEM reduced aggregate technical, commercial, and collection losses in the country, and its metering architecture are explained. Issues in project design and implementation are also…

Transforming Cities for the Better through Sustainable Technologies The Siemens Perspective

19 May 2015
Siemens, a global powerhouse positioned along the electrification value chain, lives up to future challenges with the most comprehensive portfolio that offers smart grid solutions, among others. While the Smart Grid concept is widely accepted, some questions, however, still remain.

Smart Grid and Smart Meter

19 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in Japan. It describes how electric power companies in the country operate through an integrated power supply structure. TEPCO’s challenges and ways on how it was able to come up with smart solutions are also discussed.

Smart Grid in South Asia

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses the different types of smart grid that reportedly lead to smarter operation. The smart grid system in Puducherry, India, and microgrid project in Maldives, are used as case examples. Findings from smart grid projects in Nepal and Sri Lanka are also shared.

Approaches to a Resilient Reliable and Efficient Electric Grid

19 May 2015
This presentation provides an overview of GE Energy Management, one of General Electric (GE) Company’s eight business units. The broad approaches to resilient, reliable, and efficient electric grid are discussed. GE’s microgrid technology solution, including implementation and delivery process, is…

Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism and Innovative Low Carbon Technology

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses Asian Development Bank’s contribution to climate finance using the Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism as project example. A list of advanced low carbon technology examples is shared. The presentation highlights that while innovation presents challenges, it is,…