Reducing Energy Consumption in Rural Hinterland Read more about Reducing Energy Consumption in Rural Hinterland This presentation discussed energy efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption in a rural hinterland in India through the use of bio-fuel for cooking applications, rooftop-mounted solar PVs, and solar water heaters. It also shares some lessons learned in undertaking these measures, which can be replicated, and some suggestions for improvement.
Community-based PV mini-grid Management in Indonesia: What We Have Learned So Far? Read more about Community-based PV mini-grid Management in Indonesia: What We Have Learned So Far? This presentation drew lessons learned from Indonesia’s experience of several ministers in electrifying remote and secluded communities through Photovoltaic technology. The Indonesian PV off-grid has gained a remarkable achievement in slightly over 600 villages, connecting around 75,000 houses, created employment opportunities and offsetting 2,610 tons CO2 per year through kerosene avoidance. From a technical aspect, this program went through at least three generations of the battery system.
Dedy Haning Keywords Dedy Haning PT RESCO Sumba Terang Indonesia rural electrification PV off-grid management Sumba Island Read more about Dedy Haning Dedy has over 15 years of professional experience gained in the private, government and development sectors, with almost 10 years within small scale renewable energy initiatives. Currently, the Demonstration Project Lead for a UK-Indonesia low carbon energy partnership program, known as Towards Indonesia's Low Carbon Energy Transition “MENTARI”. He built up extensive experience in project management, social and environmental management, skill development, knowledge management, and gender and inclusion in Indonesia and Timor Leste through several renewable energy projects.
Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan Read more about Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan This presentation discussed how ADB piloted a unique approach for sustainable rural electrification: training 35 women for a six-month training program to be rural electricians that install and service solar photovoltaic panels and batteries, wiring and auxiliary systems. The women returned to their villages as “barefoot engineers.”
Pooja Sharma Keywords rural electrification grid electrification energy financing micro-hydro solar irrigation cook stoves renewable energy Read more about Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma is an engineering graduate from Delhi College of Engineering, India. She has more than 12 years of work experience and has been embedded in the principles of equality and accessibility of energy services for people living under energy poverty conditions. Energy solutions through technology (micro-hydro, solar irrigation, cook stoves) different financing models (such as Result based financing, impact financing), energy planning are her areas of work.
Paul Bertheau Keywords off-grid systems sustainable energy rural electrification energy market potential renewable energy Read more about Paul Bertheau Paul Bertheau joined the Reiner Lemoine Institut (RLI) Off-Grid Systems team in 2012. He holds an international master’s degree in Global Change Management and is currently pursuing his PhD at the RLI. His research topic is “Transformation processes for realizing sustainable energy supply on the Philippines – an interdisciplinary analysis of success factors“. Paul’s research is dedicated to contributing to successful rural electrification in developing countries.
Meliesa Robante Keywords electric cooperatives energy rural electrification Read more about Meliesa Robante Meliesa Robante has been associated with DASURECO, Inc. for more than 10 years and is currently the Institutional Services Department Manager. She is greatly and selflessly involved and committed to fulfilling the Cooperative's mission of alleviating the quality of life of people through the Rural Electrification and Development Programs (REPD). DASURECO is a leading Electric Cooperative in the Philippines with a non-stock, not-for-profit, service-oriented model of a Distribution Service Utility.
Maria Theresa Capellan Keywords solar energy solar power energy storage renewable energy rural electrification micro-hydropower Read more about Maria Theresa Capellan Selected in 2013 as the Power Woman of the Year, Tetchi is a pioneer in renewable energy in the Philippines. In 2006, she began her career in renewable energy as Country Director for the US-government funded rural electrification project, where her work energized 500 villages using solar home systems and micro-hydropower systems. Immediately after the implementing rules of the Renewable Energy Law became effective, she joined MEMC-SunEdison in 2011 as Country Advisor for the Philippines.
India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid Read more about India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid Read about the energy sector in India and how its development is supported by ADB’s portfolio. Learn about mainstreamed interventions on gender equality and social inclusion in the country’s energy sector.
Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Read more about Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion How can gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) be integrated into electricity systems modelling with a rural electrification focus? What are the potential entry points for GESI in the renewable energy programs of the Government of Sri Lanka? These two questions are answered in this session that discusses the methodology, findings, and outcomes of the research on “Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender and Social Inclusion” conducted by the University of Melbourne for ADB.