Women Power—Smarter, Inclusive Energy Solutions Read more about Women Power—Smarter, Inclusive Energy Solutions An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop The main objective of the workshop was for participants to gain in-depth knowledge of the work done in the ADB energy portfolio to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations, with a focus on practice in South Asia. Specific objectives include:
Ensuring the Sustainability of Community Energy Systems Read more about Ensuring the Sustainability of Community Energy Systems This presentation discussed the experience of the Inisiatif Bisnis dan Ekonomi Kerakyatan (IBEKA) in capturing the passion, energy, and imagination of the local communities they work with to ensure the sustainability of community-based energy systems in Indonesia.
Facing the Challenge of Energy Access in Remote Communities: Lessons Learned Read more about Facing the Challenge of Energy Access in Remote Communities: Lessons Learned This presentation discussed the work of Gram Oorja in fulfilling the electricity, cooking fuel, and water needs of tribal communities in India's remote regions. It also outlined their solutions, the challenges they faced, and their impact in the communities they work in.
What Happens When the Grid Comes? – The Case of ADB-Assisted Project on Community-Based Energy System in Mindanao Read more about What Happens When the Grid Comes? – The Case of ADB-Assisted Project on Community-Based Energy System in Mindanao This presentation discussed the Dalupan Micro Hydro Power Plant, one of the pilot renewable energy projects implemented with the help of ADB technical assistance to increase access to energy in rural areas in Mindanao using renewable energy. It also examined the project's key features, major challenges, impacts, and how community consultations were conducted.
Community Enterprise-based Hydro and Biomass Projects in Myanmar Read more about Community Enterprise-based Hydro and Biomass Projects in Myanmar This presentation discussed the work of the Hydro Empowerment Network and their experience working with community-based hydropower projects in Myanmar.
Malalison Island Solar Hybrid Project Read more about Malalison Island Solar Hybrid Project This presentation gave an overview and impact of the Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic Hybrid Pilot Project in the province of Antique in the Philippines. It also highlighted the crucial role of the community in the mobilization, construction, installation, and operation of the project's components.
Dhostekhor Khola Micro Hydropower Pilot Project Read more about Dhostekhor Khola Micro Hydropower Pilot Project This presentation discussed the conceptualization, impact, and lessons learned from the Dhostekhore Khola Micro Hydropower Project, a community-based ecotourism program in Nepal that facilitated access to energy in communities along the Annapurna trekking routes.
What are Community Energy Systems? When do they make sense? Read more about What are Community Energy Systems? When do they make sense? This presentation discussed the definition of Community Energy Systems (CES) and why such systems exist and examined the ideal characteristics of robust CESs.
Community Energy Systems: Realizing the Potential of People’s Partnership in Achieving Energy Access Read more about Community Energy Systems: Realizing the Potential of People’s Partnership in Achieving Energy Access An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop
Green Building Development and Financing Green and Energy Efficient Buildings in China Read more about Green Building Development and Financing Green and Energy Efficient Buildings in China This presentation provided a brief introduction to the work of the Wuppertal Institute, as well as an overview of green building development in the People's Republic of China. This includes the market growth and environmental impacts of the PRC's building sector, green building policy framework, and green building market. It also examined the investment gaps for green and energy-efficient buildings, drivers for private investment through green financing, and financing innovations for green building and energy efficiency.