Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency Read more about Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency The expansion of renewable energy brings a paradigm shift in the electricity system. Creating social values of energy management through the use of ICT brings both comfortable and energy-friendly life, which optimizes energy supply with the integration of visualization, prediction, and control functions.
Community Energy Management System Read more about Community Energy Management System This presentation shares the characteristics of Japan as a country. The concept of community energy management system (CEMS) in relation to public expectations on what it is supposed to accomplish for the country are comparatively discussed. Existing projects that utilize CEMS are featured.
Kitakyushu Regional Energy Base Promotion Project Read more about Kitakyushu Regional Energy Base Promotion Project Explore in detail the Kitakyushu Regional Energy Base Promotion Project. Learn how the project utilizes the potentials of Kitakyushu City for renewable energy or high-efficient thermal power generation, and energy management know-how earned through smart community demonstration.
Toru Kubo Keywords climate change carbon market climate change technologies venture capital funds renewable energy clean technology cleantech Read more about Toru Kubo Toru joined ADB in 2004 as the organization's first full-time climate change staff. He designed and established ADB’s Carbon Market Program including one of the world's first post-Kyoto carbon funds, led ADB's work to promote climate change technologies through venture capital funds, and helped establish various other initiatives focused on the nexus of climate change and energy security. In 2011 he was seconded to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat to help design the Green Climate Fund and the Climate Technology Centre and Network.
Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India Read more about Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India Only a small percentage of rural population in Bangladesh has grid connectivity; hence utilizing renewable energy for households is a viable option. Technology alone, however, is not sufficient for adoption and diffusion of renewable energy systems. There is a need to adopt appropriate financing modalities for scalability of these initiatives.
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.
Decentralized Solutions: Agile and Appropriate Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, and Renewable Energies Read more about Decentralized Solutions: Agile and Appropriate Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, and Renewable Energies Mainstreaming decentralized solutions in wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and renewable energy is an agile and appropriate response to rapid urbanization. The proposed approach in addressing new challenges is the agile and iterative development of local solutions that meet the needs and promote ownership of local communities.
Jiwan Acharya Keywords energy efficiency renewable energy low carbon technology transfer climate change carbon financing energy access clean energy Read more about Jiwan Acharya Jiwan Acharya is currently focused on developing and implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy and other broader energy sector projects in India and Nepal. He worked with Energy Sector Group Secretariat in the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department of ADB in October 2006 as Senior Energy Specialist. He is a key member of ADB's Energy Sector Group and Climate Change Team and was responsible for overseeing ADB's several key initiatives including Energy for All, and Low Carbon Technology Transfer, among others. Mr.
Venkatesh Dwivedi Keywords energy project management solar energy renewable energy energy efficiency clean energy Read more about Venkatesh Dwivedi Venkatesh Dwivedi is the first project manager of Energy Efficiency Services Limited's (EESL) flagship scheme UJALA, as well as the National Program Manager for Streetlights National Program of India.
Jaquelin Cochran Keywords renewable energy Grid integration distributed energy electric grid Read more about Jaquelin Cochran Jaquelin Cochran analyzes best practices to integrate renewable and distributed energy resources to the electric grid. She recently co-led a renewable energy grid integration study of India and is currently leading the City of Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study. Before joining NREL, Dr. Cochran was an Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management with KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for two years with the Polish Foundation for Energy Efficiency (FEWE) in Krakow.