WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific Read more about WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific Drawing on a cross-section of 43 case studies prepared specially for this book, WaterWealth explains the challenges to improving water governance and management across Asia and the Pacific region. It illustrates many examples of new approaches and practices already being applied by basin managers to secure water for all.
DNVGL Energy: A Heritage of Excellence Read more about DNVGL Energy: A Heritage of Excellence Committed to assisting companies in solving the energy trilemma, energy technology powerhouse DN VGL combines utility experience with technical expertise to serve clients across the entire utility and power system value chain. The company has been working on more than 40 cases in Smart Green Cities worldwide.
Overview of the Power Sector in Viet Nam Read more about Overview of the Power Sector in Viet Nam This presentation discusses the characteristics and outlook of Viet Nam’s power sector. The national power development plan is explained, and projects funded by the ADB in the country are enumerated. Possible areas of partnership between ADB and other countries or institutions are explored.
Energy Sector Operations in India Read more about Energy Sector Operations in India This presentation provides an overview of Asian Development Bank (ADB) operations. Alongside the power sector needs and initiatives in India, the energy transmission and distribution including smart grid systems in the country, are also discussed. The energy sector strategy of ADB for India is also explained.
Andrew Jeffries Keywords investment underwriting equity investments financing energy geothermal power Read more about Andrew Jeffries Andrew Jeffries is the Country Director for the Philippines at the Asian Development Bank, where he leads ADB operations and engagement with a country portfolio of approximately $12.5 billion. He has 34 years of professional experience, including more than 19 years with ADB. Previously, he led region-wide energy transition initiatives, served as ADB’s Country Director for Viet Nam, and was Director of the Southeast Asia Energy Division, overseeing investments in energy infrastructure and policy advice.
Reji Kumar Pillai Keywords energy electricity smart grid Read more about Reji Kumar Pillai Mr. Reji Kumar Pillai is an internationally renowned expert in the energy sector with over three decades of experience in the electricity industry in diverse functions across the entire value chain and across continents. He is spearheading a mission to leverage technology to transform the electric grid in India and light every home at affordable cost through sustainable developmental models. Mr. Pillai played the pivotal role in formulation of the Smart Grid Vision & Roadmap for India that was adopted by the Government of India in 2013.
Japan’s Experience on Smart Community Read more about Japan’s Experience on Smart Community The multifaceted aims of smart community or smart grid depend on the state of a country. In Japan’s case, it has expressed support in building smart communities based on the establishment of key technology components. The country considers demand response as one of the most important efforts to promote smart communities.
Smart Grid: A Technological Pillar of Low Carbon Community Read more about Smart Grid: A Technological Pillar of Low Carbon Community This presentation gives a snapshot of the energy system in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). An overview and key components of the PRC’s National Low Carbon Community Pilot Program are provided. The presentation concludes with some technological perspectives of low carbon community development.
Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities Read more about Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities The Knowledge Partnership Forum brought together technology providers, city and community leaders, and staff of Asian Development Bank working on city and community development projects to exchange ideas on how knowledge partnerships can bolster the development of smart cities and communities.