Green Building – Energy Efficiency Electrification Business in Asia Pacific Region Read more about Green Building – Energy Efficiency Electrification Business in Asia Pacific Region This presentation discussed the market trends in energy efficiency, especially in the building sector, the international standard for green buildings, and the various energy efficiency solutions covered by ABB. It also presented specific case studies that build a strong case for smart green building automation to achieve both operational and energy efficiency.
Blockchain’s Potential to Support PV Investment and Grid Integration Read more about Blockchain’s Potential to Support PV Investment and Grid Integration Does distributed ledger technology, specifically blockchain technology, have a role in helping Asia’s countries increase PV investment and grid integration? We believe that Asia is a high-potential market in which to push the limits of blockchain’s capabilities in the power sector, particularly less-developed countries where there are potential benefits of working in an unbuilt environment—a technological “white space.” Challenges notwithstanding, blockchain has shown the potential to help overcome obstacles that keep millions of people in the dark worldwide.
Nathalie Risteau Keywords microgrid renewable energy solar energy electrification solar mini-grids energy access Read more about Nathalie Risteau Nathalie is the Co-founder and Director of Mandalay Yoma Energy (MYE), a Myanmar-based company which is a Joint Venture between ENGIE, the world’s largest private IPP, and Sol Partners Pte Ltd. (Singapore), focusing on rapid electrification of Myanmar via decentralized renewable solutions. The company enables access to energy programs for rural Myanmar through solar mini-grids and also develops rooftop Commercial & Industrial solar plants to enable MNCs and SMEs to reduce their reliance on heavily-polluting Diesel and create clean energy savings.
Ludovico Lim Keywords electric distribution cooperatives electrification Solar Hybrid electrical engineering renewable energy Read more about Ludovico Lim Engr. Lim is the General Manager of Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO), an electric distribution cooperative, owned by the consumers it services. He has been at the helm of ANTECO over the past 23 years, spearheading the electrification of 18 municipalities and several island villages within ANTECO’s coverage area. His passion to provide 24-hours energy service to his remote communities moved him to initiate the ADB-assisted Malalison Island Solar Hybrid Project in joint venture with a private sector partner, which he envisions to replicate in other small islands. Engr.
Bodha Raj Dhakal Keywords rural electrification and distribution system smart grid power energy engineering electrification nepal Read more about Bodha Raj Dhakal Mr. Bodha Raj Dhakal has over two decades of professional experiences, engaged in the planning of rural electrification and distribution system, study, project preparation, feasibility study, determination of financing model and execution of those projects as a project manager. He is also responsible for Energy Efficient Initiatives and worked as the Project Manager for Design and implementation of a nationwide Energy efficient CFL program as a part of a Demand Side Management (DSM) program, aimed at reducing the evening system peak demand.
Exploring Factors that Enhance and Restrict Women’s Empowerment through Electrification: Scoping Study Report Read more about Exploring Factors that Enhance and Restrict Women’s Empowerment through Electrification: Scoping Study Report This report examines how policy and practice may enhance women’s empowerment though electrification in rural areas in the South. It presents the results of a desk study in which empirical literature on women’s empowerment from electrification and international initiatives and national electricity policies in Kenya, India, and Nepal are studied.
100% Solar in South Asia: Implications for Technological and Social Transformation Read more about 100% Solar in South Asia: Implications for Technological and Social Transformation Smarter grid technology can enable India’s unusual diversity in electricity; however, there is no technological fix to socio-economic challenges and gender inequalities. The answers to the question about whether renewable energy technologies are inherently gender-friendly may provide invaluable insights.
Community Rural Electrification in Nepal Read more about Community Rural Electrification in Nepal Nepal faces significant challenges in rural electrification, with less than 35% of the rural population electrified. Much has been done to address this such as increasing the grid-connected electrification rate in areas without electricity and empowering Electricity Users Cooperatives (EUCs). This case study presents an example of the process and results of the capacity building support provided to EUCs by an Asian Development Bank-supported project that aimed to increase rural poor women’s access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy sources and technologies.
Transforming Cities for the Better through Sustainable Technologies: The Siemens Perspective Read more about Transforming Cities for the Better through Sustainable Technologies: The Siemens Perspective 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.