Monica Raphita Simarmata Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Monica Raphita Simarmata Monica Raphita Simarmata is an Energy Sector Associate at Tetra Tech managing USAID’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy (SURE) work stream to promote a circular economy for clean energy. Monica has over five years of professional experience in energy sector reform, infrastructure planning, and emission reduction initiatives. Monica holds a Master of Environmental Management with a concentration in Energy and Environment from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia.
Technological Innovation for Deep Decarbonization of Heavy Industry Read more about Technological Innovation for Deep Decarbonization of Heavy Industry Industry represents ~40% of global energy consumption and achieving deep decarbonisation of heavy industries, such as iron and steel, cement and chemicals, requires a range of innovative technological solutions from circular economy approaches to fuel-switching to CCUS. Accelerating the commercialisation of such solutions is both a challenge and an opportunity, and the presentation will cover examples of what the UK is doing both domestically and internationally (through international climate finance) to support countries in Asia-Pacific to decarbonise industry.
Nationwide Microgrid Program, Off-grid Packaged Solutions in the Philippines Read more about Nationwide Microgrid Program, Off-grid Packaged Solutions in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the Rural Electrification Projects in the Philippines.
Antonio Ver Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Antonio Ver He served as Independent Director in the Philippines Electricity Market Corporation managing the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market up to the June 2015. He was Founder and first-elected President of Asia Pacific Basin for Energy Strategies, a Think tank in Special Consultative Status in UN-ECOSOC.
Policy Enhancements for the Participation of Battery and Other Energy Storage Systems in the Electricity Market Read more about Policy Enhancements for the Participation of Battery and Other Energy Storage Systems in the Electricity Market Introducing enhancements in the treatment in the energy market of battery and other energy storage systems (ESS) is geared towards maintaining the benefits of integrating renewable energy resources in the spot market, which include reduced market prices and an ample level of energy supply. The policy recommendations include protocols for ESS to contribute in ensuring the grid’s security and addressing the intermittency of variable renewable energy resources, and mechanisms that facilitate the effective monitoring of ESS compliance to the market rules.
Clares Loren Jalocon Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Clares Loren Jalocon Clares Loren Jalocon is a Registered Electrical Engineer (REE), holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, with more than ten (10) years of working experience under PEMC, and has been involved in PEMC’s developmental activities for new markets and mechanisms of the Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) including the Philippine Renewable Ener
We Live on Planet Sea Read more about We Live on Planet Sea If we don't save the ocean, we won't save the planet. We know how to save the ocean, but we are at more than 13 years behind schedule with respect to investing in ocean health. Governments with Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) need to prioritize SDG 14 above all other SDGs and lead development of projects which will crowd in private sector investment.
SDG/NDC Target Acquisition - "Low-hanging fruit": Wait or Mitigate? Read more about SDG/NDC Target Acquisition - "Low-hanging fruit": Wait or Mitigate? Sit tight and wait for technology that cannot be 100% implemented for some decades down the road while we let the current levels of pollution continue, slowly but gradually abated ~ Or ~ use the natural resources and technologies we have ~effectively~ right now while working on cleaner technologies for the future and reduce pollution greatly within a decade.
Dan Renner Keywords energy policy technology accelerate low-carbon energy transition Energy Forum Read more about Dan Renner Mr. Renner has been a racing sailboat crewman, a business owner since 16, an ex-US Navy mechanical/electric/etc. technician & trainer and a person who likes to make things better in general. While working his computer service business in 1995 he chanced upon an engine fuel burn enhancing device and had the idea that he could do better.
Bishkek Urban Transport Electrification Project Read more about Bishkek Urban Transport Electrification Project This presentation gives an overview of development and challenges addressed by the Bishkek Urban Transport Electrification Project.