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A Lesson Learnt The Operation of CommunityBased MicroHydro Power of Wangan Aji

20 June 2019
Community participation is a key factor for sustainable clean energy deployment. Micro-Hydro Power (MHP) built in Wangan Aji is one of the success stories of community-based clean energy implementation in Indonesia. The Wangan Aji MHP plant was constructed as run-off river utilizing the irrigation…

Using the SecondMover Advantage How Asia Could Leverage a Decade of European Offshore Wind Developments

20 June 2019
Offshore wind energy is maturing quickly and on the verge of becoming one of the most competitive renewable energy technologies. European projects in the North and Baltic Seas have pioneered the industry and the learning curve has been steep. Progress in project management and spatial marine…

A Paradigm Shift for Sustainable Energy in the Pacific

20 June 2019
As large sums are invested in renewable power in the Pacific, these investments’ sustainability is uncertain if the viability of SOE power utilities is not assured. ADB is assisting utility companies in the Pacific by conducting a comprehensive diagnostic review of their operations and the…

Demonstrating WaterFoodEnergy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region PRC

20 June 2019
In this Tech Talk, ADB's Hubert Jenny talked about the water challenges of Beijing as well as a number of international best practices on water conservation, such as from the Netherlands, United States, and Viet Nam, and other proposed interventions, including the use of water-saving fixtures and…

Youth Engagement Model for Water Supply and Sanitation Projects Lessons from Dushanbe

20 June 2019
This material presents a case study from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where lessons from youth participation in the technical assistance Dushanbe Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (TA-9407) are shared. It includes a discussion on how to improve and increase youth involvement in project design and…

BDOs Pathway to the Clean Energy Future

19 June 2019
This presentation gave a brief overview of BDO's portfolio in the Philippines' clean energy space. It also discussed some of the bank's strategies in financing sustainable and renewable energy in the country.

Hybrid Social Solutions Gridless Solar Network Transforming Rural Communities

19 June 2019
Hybrid Social Solutions is an organization that is building a gridless solar network in the Philippines to transform rural communities. From diesel and bunker-fueled electricity sources, HSS has been introducing solar-powered products that are not only safe and sustainable but also increase an…

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…

Earth Observation for Sustainable Developments Disaster Risk Reduction EO4SD DRR in support to risk and recovery in Central Sulawesi

19 June 2019
General presentation of EO4SD DRR Support to Sulawesi recovery; General presentation of the EO4SD DRR project. How the project was “activated” for supporting Central Sulawesi Recovery. Identification of needs and translation into technical requirements. Summary of the products produced and…