News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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27 May 2011 Bangladesh going to set up mini nuclear power plant Energy Bangla
27 May 2011 China expands its renewable energy lead China Daily
24 May 2011 Innovative solar dish to address energy crises in Pakistan Pakistan Observer
24 May 2011 Maldives: Government to set up renewable energy investment office ISRIA
23 May 2011 Bangladesh approves gas exploration plan by ConocoPhillips Reuters
21 May 2011 India: Nation’s solar power potential mapped Deccan Herald
20 May 2011 India: Builders set to replicate President's green initiatives The Hindu Business Line
18 May 2011 Advanced biofuel to meet over 50% of India’s transport demand Commodities Now
18 May 2011 IBM, BEE partner for India’s first smart grid Financial Chronicle

 
ADB targets more clean energy for South Asia
The Himalayan Times, 21 March 2011

The Asian Development Bank and the Japan government are promoting greater access to clean energy for poor rural women I n South Asia. A Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction grant of $3 million — administered by ADB — will be used to increase income and livelihood opportunities for women in three ADB financed clean energy projects in Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The grant will fund the training of female technicians to support solar power systems in Bhutan, help strengthen community management of rural electrification in Nepal, and improve service delivery and women’s access to electricity in Eastern Province in Sri Lanka.  Read full story...