Sonam Zam Keywords ADB energy hydropower Bhutan Read more about Sonam Zam Sonam Zam is a civil engineer committed to advancing renewable energy and sustainability. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bhutan and a Master’s in Renewable Energy from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Sonam has gained experience in the field. Since January 2023, she has served as a Project Officer at ADB, Bhutan Resident Mission, focusing on energy and urban projects. Prior to joining ADB, she spent over a decade at Druk Green Power Corporation, where she gained valuable experience in hydropower development and project management.
Charlotte MacAlister Keywords water issues development and changing climate WASH water and climate-related disaster risk management sustainable water resource solutions agriculture hydropower Read more about Charlotte MacAlister Charlotte is a Senior Researcher leading the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health program on Water Security. She has over 20 years of experience in Research for Development in the Water Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and South-East Asia, and the Caribbean. She holds a PhD in Hydrology and MSc in Irrigation from Newcastle University, UK. She has worked as a Research Scientist and Manager for the Mekong River Commission, UNDP, IWMI, and World Wide Fund For Nature and as a donor representative for the International Development Research Centre.
Aziz Raza Keywords energy hydropower road construction Read more about Aziz Raza Engr. Aziz Raza Malik is a professional Engineer having more than 27 years of experience in the field of project management/development and in completion of infrastructural projects, mainly related to hydropower, solar, road construction, tunnels and buildings . He played an integral role in leading a team for developing the Government and Private sector hydropower / solar projects in Pakistan.
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.
Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific: Scaling Inclusive Enterprise-Based Approaches Read more about Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific: Scaling Inclusive Enterprise-Based Approaches An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop
Dawa Bhuti Keywords energy hydropower Druk Green Power clean energy Read more about Dawa Bhuti Dawa Bhuti is Head of the Corporate Planning & Strategy Division at Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd. Prior to this assignment, she was Deputy Executive Engineer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of New South Wales.
How Renewables Can Optimize Water-Energy-Food Tradeoffs in the Mekong Basin Read more about How Renewables Can Optimize Water-Energy-Food Tradeoffs in the Mekong Basin Through deepening solar, wind, and biomass contributions to power mixes in the countries of the Mekong Basin and rethinking how hydropower and cross-border power trade are positioned to meet regional power demand needs, it is possible to achieve a low impact, low carbon, and low cost energy transition AND conserve the Mighty Mekong's natural resource base. This presentation demonstrated decision making tools and policy pathways for system-scale energy planning and tradeoff analyses at the basin-wide scope that should be used to deliver this transition. Mr.
Women-Centric Mini-Grid Enterprises in South Asia: Micro Hydropower in Nepal and Pakistan Read more about Women-Centric Mini-Grid Enterprises in South Asia: Micro Hydropower in Nepal and Pakistan Renewable energy mini-grids are becoming a widely accepted solution for cost-effective and reliable energy access. Hydro mini-grids in Nepal and Pakistan reveal that the long-term sustainability of projects is dependent on whether they are run as enterprises that generate revenue which is re-invested into the project. Our experiences show that women-centric approaches to mini-grid ownership, management, and productive end-use result in longer-lived micro-hydropower systems.
Hydro-Economic Modeling to Address Trade-offs between Food Production and Biofuels Read more about Hydro-Economic Modeling to Address Trade-offs between Food Production and Biofuels Food production, energy generation, and water supply systems are inextricably linked. Achieving clean energy goals requires careful consideration of the various interactions among these systems. With population growth and rising temperatures, demand for water is increasing. As economies develop and income increases, per-capita demand for food, energy, and water grows putting stress on natural systems. Rising demand among competing water uses, coupled with uncertainty from climate change, can lead to critical water shortages.