Off-Grid Solar Can be Game-Changer for Electricity Access in Central Asia
ADB recently approved new funding to demonstrate the technical and financial viability of this new technology combination in the CAREC region.
5 Lessons Learned on Building Tomorrow’s Clean Technology Leaders
Asia is central to the global transition to cleaner energy. Change must happen on an unprecedented scale. We need solutions, and we need them fast.
Leapfrog into Technology to Avoid Getting Leapfrogged Yourself
Those that still question the need for technology leapfrogging in development need to know if we continue to use camel-era technology on the highway, we may get hit by fast cars that have embraced innovation.
A Truly Global Energy Project in Uzbekistan
Sean O’Sullivan, ADB Director General for Central and West Asia, gives an update on a $1.2 billion project to improve the electricity supply with two giant gas turbines in Uzbekistan.
Developing Asia Can Start an Electric Car Revolution
We need to start adopting the electric car en masse at the bottom of the income pyramid in the region if we want to achieve real transformation in the clean energy sector.
Let’s Use ICT Effectively to Implement Smart Grids in Asia and the Pacific
Information and communications technology can improve the efficiency of energy operations in Asia, where the sector is dominated by state-owned enterprises.
Training Women to Use New Energy Supplies Reaps Multiple Rewards
Given the right opportunities, women can be much more than latent consumers of electricity.
Going Beyond the Meter for Sustainable, Inclusive Energy Access in South Asia
South Asia needs more gender equality and social inclusiveness in the energy sector.
4 Approaches for More Inclusive Energy in South Asia
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TAPI to Benefit All
ADB's Director General for Central and West Asia discusses what to expect from the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Natural Gas Pipeline, ADB’s role as transaction advisor, and how to overcome security and financing challenges.