How the Unelectrified Poor Can Leapfrog to Off-Grid Solar
New technology will allow people without access to electricity to generate power from the sun and stay off the grid, all for a price cheaper than their kerosene bill.
Taking Power Trading to the Next Level in South Asia
Bilateral power trading deals among SASEC countries should gradually expand. A single interconnected power market would be a clear win for the subregion.
Meet the Energy "Prosumer"
Prosumers consume electricity, and generate it too. They can sell surplus power to the national grid or save it for later use.
Power Walking: Turn Each Step into Clean Energy
New technology harnesses the energy in our footsteps to convert it to clean, renewable electricity. Check it out here.
To Power Asia, Wholesale Electric Settlement Systems are Critical
Two key benefits of new wholesale electric settlement systems are open data and transparent revenue streams.
Empowering Local Communities to Finance Their Clean Energy Future
A simple village-level energy project can improve the living standards and productivity of community members. Getting one off the ground is easier than you think.
Battery Swapping Can Propel India’s Electric Car Revolution
India is pushing hard for wider use of electric vehicles, but many challenges remain. One of them is a lack of charging infrastructure.
Energy Efficiency: Why Not Enough is Being Invested
To unlock investments in energy efficiency, we must remove financing barriers to small projects and attract more institutional capital.
New Approach to ADB Procurement and Safeguards for Better Project Results
Using country systems for procurement and safeguards, a first for ADB in India, recognizes the country’s remarkable progress over the past 30 years.
Free Electricity from Railway Tracks?
Installing solar panels on railway sleepers can generate 1 MW of power from a 6 km section of railway track. That’s enough to power 150 electric cars.