Koji Takahashi Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Koji Takahashi Since joining in METI in April 1994, he has been involved mainly in international affairs including bilateral trade issues with the US, China, and the Middle- Eastern countries and multilateral issues in IT and energy policy particularly with Asian region. His career history also includes work at Embassy of Japan in Hungary as the commercial attache (2006-2009).
Renewable Energy Auctions Accelerates The Transition To Clean Energy. Does The Transition Benefit Local Communities? Read more about Renewable Energy Auctions Accelerates The Transition To Clean Energy. Does The Transition Benefit Local Communities? This presentation gives an overview about benefits of renewable energy auctions.
Ana Amazo Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Ana Amazo Ana Amazo is a Managing Consultant at Guidehouse and a member of USAID’ Scaling up Renewable Energy (SURE) project. She is an expert in policy and regulation of renewable energy incl. auctions and market and system integration of renewable energy.
“Kahayag sa Pamilacan Project”: A Model for an Inclusive Energy Transition Read more about “Kahayag sa Pamilacan Project”: A Model for an Inclusive Energy Transition This presentation gives an overview of the Pamilacan Island Community Solar expansion project.
Charlie Ayco Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Charlie Ayco Charlie Ayco left his teaching job at the Ateneo de Manila University to join politics and became the Mayor of his hometown in Sevilla, Bohol, Philippines -- one of the youngest mayors after the EDSA Revolution in 1986. After his short stint in politics, he moved to the NGO sector and spent many years with Habitat for Humanity (Asia Pacific) where he led the conduct of the first three sessions of the Asia Pacific Housing Forum. He was appointed as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philippines in 2011.
Tapping Indonesian Last Mile Electrification Potential: Novel Off-grid Business Model Concepts Read more about Tapping Indonesian Last Mile Electrification Potential: Novel Off-grid Business Model Concepts Last miles electrification for rural areas in archipelagic countries bear the most challenge to electrify, as they are scattered, usually low-demand and uncertain in growth. In the case of Indonesia, the complexity adds as the task often pinned to PLN as a state-owned utility and rely to their network extension. Low participation of private sectors to take part in providing electricity for off-grid and rural areas are one of the factors as the implication of current challenging legal and regulatory set up.
Bagus Mudiantoro Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Bagus Mudiantoro I am a climate change economist. Climate change, energy, and project management are my area of interest. As co-director for Policy under the MENTARI, policy and regulatory reform is one of the prominent agendas to accelerate the penetration of the renewable energy in Indonesia. My education background provides a stong ground for my support to expedite the energy transition. I worked with international institution in several coutnries in related to the climate change and energy sector.
Sustainable Community Development through Renewable Energy and Joint Community Initiatives Read more about Sustainable Community Development through Renewable Energy and Joint Community Initiatives Energy is just one of the problems among the several challenges rural and marginalized communities in the Philippines are facing. However, Renewable Energy such as solar is a good entry point to have series of joint community initiatives with the community locals and multi-sectoral partnerships geared towards sustainable community development.
John Mark Napao Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about John Mark Napao Mark is the President and Founder of Solar Hope, an NGO that aims to provide solar and sustainable solutions to marginalized communities in the Philippines. He is also working as an Engineer in NGCP as his day job to support his daily living and the NGO. He have been involved in NGO work for more than 9 years and his expertise is in the field of Rural Electrification, Renewable Energy and Community Development. He is also a Climate Reality Leader, an advocate and an inspirational speaker. His life mission is to give hope and light to the lives and houses of peoples.
GIS Analysis as a Tool to Spur Market Development in PNG Read more about GIS Analysis as a Tool to Spur Market Development in PNG Mini-grid development in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is at a nascent stage but has shown some recent momentum via the development of the PNG Off-grid Regulations (to be adopted in the near future), inclusion in the National Electrification Rollout Plan, and recent investments by USAID and DFAT, among others. The USAID-PNG Electrification Partnership (USAID-PEP) is helping market participants understand opportunities for mini-grid development through GIS and market analysis exploring the viability of mini-grids across the entire country.