ASEAN Feed in Tariff and Subsidy Reform Read more about ASEAN Feed in Tariff and Subsidy Reform This presentation discussed renewable energy policies and incentives in the ASEAN, zeroing in on Feed-in-Tariff in the region. It also discussed key points for FiT implementation, and the benefits of doing a subsidy reform.
Subsidy Reforms and the Clean Energy Revolution Read more about Subsidy Reforms and the Clean Energy Revolution This presentation gave an overview of fossil fuel subsidy in India's power sector, and why such a subsidy was necessary to provide the mass population access to affordable electricity. It also discussed the financial, regulatory, and technical barriers in increasing renewable energy share in India, and why energy grid balancing will be a critical factor.
Avenues for Subsidy Swap in India – Insights from the ACCESS Surveys Read more about Avenues for Subsidy Swap in India – Insights from the ACCESS Surveys The Access to Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity - Survey of States is a survey carried out in 2015 covering more than 9000 rural households in the six most energy-poor states in India: Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. This presentation discussed some insights from the survey concerning the progress of household electrification, the reliability of electricity supply, and opportunities for a subsidy swap from kerosene to solar.
Subsidy Swaps: Stories from India Read more about Subsidy Swaps: Stories from India This presentation gave an overview of India's energy subsidies inventory and trends between 2014 and 2017. It also showcased a concept for a kerosene to solar swap, emphasizing how much India can save by switching.
Reforming Fossil Fuel and Electricity Subsidies to Drive a Renewable Revolution Read more about Reforming Fossil Fuel and Electricity Subsidies to Drive a Renewable Revolution This presentation discussed the economic, social, and environmental case for swapping subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and the concept and process of a fossil fuel subsidy swap. It also considered the impact of subsidy swaps, its implication to policymaking, current global progress, and scaling up.
Renewable Energy Transition: Is Asia Leading? Read more about Renewable Energy Transition: Is Asia Leading? This presentation gave an overview of the Renewables 2019 Global Status Report published by REN21, an international policy network dedicated to building a sustainable renewable energy future. It showcased trends in critical renewable energy indicators such as solar PV, bio-power, geothermal, and wind power, as well as some insights on what is needed to advance the energy transition.
Energy Efficiency Market Transformation - Drivers-Demand or Financing Read more about Energy Efficiency Market Transformation - Drivers-Demand or Financing This presentation shared two strategies that aimed to transform the energy efficiency market in India. It also showcased two programs: the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) to illustrate the creation for demand/financing and the promotion of cooperation and knowledge exchange.
A Case Study on Deploying Carbon Capture Technologies Read more about A Case Study on Deploying Carbon Capture Technologies This presentation showcased two power facilities with carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in Saskatchewan, Canada. It also emphasized how CCS technology transfers can enhance developed countries' provision to developing through urgent and adequate finance and capacity-building support, as well as the importance of multi-stakeholder initiatives to drive development.
Private Sector Network to Accelerate Financial Closure Read more about Private Sector Network to Accelerate Financial Closure This presentation gave an overview of the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), a multilateral public-private partnership initiated by the Climate Technology Initiative and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). PFAN identifies and nurtures promising, innovative clean and renewable energy projects by bridging the gap between investors, clean energy entrepreneurs and project developers.
Importance of R&D Cooperation as a First Step for PPP Read more about Importance of R&D Cooperation as a First Step for PPP This presentation showcased a case study illustrating a public-private partnership linked overseas development assistance (ODA), as well as an international approach to support green growth in developing countries, which starts from the research stage and carries through the deployment stage.