Energy
In the Spotlight
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Energy in the Pacific: 12 Things to Know
Power generation and transmission systems are being upgraded throughout the Pacific.
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ADB Supports Sri Lankan Drive to Deliver Reliable Power to All
An ADB loan of $115 million and $3.8 million in grants will help Sri Lanka meet its goal of achieving 100% electrification and improve the reliability of its electricity supply, including in former strife-torn areas and on small isolated islands.
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In the People’s Republic of China, Manure is Being Turned into Money
By converting waste into clean energy, livestock farms in Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China, help manage an environmental threat, contribute to the national energy grid, and boost their income.
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Sun, Partnerships Power Thailand Solar Project
Thailand’s first large-scale solar power plant demonstrates the feasibility of large, private sector solar farms, and leads the way to a greener future.
Energy demand is projected to almost double in the Asia and Pacific region by 2030. There is an urgent need for innovative ways to generate power in a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable manner. Compounding the problem is widespread energy poverty across Asia, with almost a billion people still without access to electricity.
What energy issues and trends have identified as priorities in developing Asia and the Pacific in order to achieve access to clean energy for all?
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ADB Supports Sri Lankan Drive to Deliver Reliable Power to All
ADB has approved a loan of $115 million and $3.8 million grants to help Sri Lanka meet its goal of achieving 100% electrification and improve the reliability of its electricity supply. -
Fuel subsidy cuts need not come at the poor's expense - Shikha Jha
Many Asian governments have subsidized coal, oil and gas as well as electricity for decades with the goal of making energy more affordable to the public and to domestic industry. -
ADB is working with leading clean technology accelerators, incubators, and start-ups across Asia to promote more efficient use and management of energy and natural resources.
Cleantech Start-ups Can Solve Climate Change
