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The prosumer movement is gaining traction in South Asia.

Energy

Meet the Energy "Prosumer"

… producer. Consumers become potential prosumers when they install an energy generation unit such as a solar panel on their premises. As more households, institutions, and businesses set up renewable energy systems, a socio-technica distribution system is … that prosumers have at their disposal. First and foremost is a renewable power generation source, often an array of solar panels for …

Francesco Tornieri, Reihana Mohideen, Martin Thompson

ADB funds and products | Energy

Empowering Local Communities to Finance Their Clean Energy Future

… able to put together enough seed money to jumpstart a village-level energy project to improve their living standards and productivity. … funds  can be put into a special  hometown investment trust  to fund renewable power systems. Solar panels, wind turbines, and micro hydro … nearby factory to earn a profit. Watch how these innovative funds for renewable energy have already worked in Japan, Germany, and could …

Grant Stillman

The PRC is driving global energy efficiency gains.

Energy

Energy Efficiency: Why Not Enough is Being Invested

… Increasing energy efficiency is considered by many experts as low-hanging fruit to … efficiency were as large as those delivered by the country’s entire renewable energy supply. Efficiency gains made redundant over $230 … for 38% of total emissions reduction through 2050, while promoting renewable energy is only responsible for 32%. At present, an average of …

Jennifer Romero-Torres

ADB funds and products

ADB Scaling Up Assistance to PNG

… discusses the role of public-private partnerships, connectivity, and renewable energy in helping PNG meet its development goals. I’m here in Port … the country prepare for climate change by increasing investment in renewable energy. Increasing access to health care and financial …

Stephen P. Groff

More digital health interventions are needed to improve the quality of care in SMART facilities.

Health

Don’t Just Build Health Infrastructure – Make It SMART

… to help mitigate the effects of climate change. Hospitals are quite energy-intensive and thus an important source of carbon dioxide … with the services needed to provide more efficient water and energy usage. Third, with people aged 60 and over projected to comprise … back-up generators and fresh water dispensers (ideally powered by renewable energy sources); physical protection against flooding, strong …

Eduardo P. Banzon

100% urban electrification doesn’t necessarily deliver 24/7 power in some developing countries. Solar is a sustainable backup source.

Energy

A Unique Reason to Install Solar Power

… from Mansurdzhon Kudusov, project manager for a local supplier of renewable energy solutions for corporate clients. Mansur has figured out a way to … of Dushanbe’s unreliable grid-connected electricity. … Tajikistan … Energy

Sohail Hasnie