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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4 July 2011 India's first renewable energy based smart mini-grid system commissioned The Economic Times
4 July 2011 India's first renewable energy based smart mini-grid system commissioned The Economic Times
26 June 2011 Bangladesh: Master plan taken to reach electricity to every village by 2021 Energy Bangla
24 June 2011 ADB targets solar power projects in Pakistan Business Recorder
21 June 2011 ADB grants Rs 13 billion for the development of sustainable power sector in Sri Lanka Asian Tribune
14 June 2011 Pakistan: Government prepares 15-year plan for energy generation; Hydel projects of 524 MW capacity to be built Hydro World
14 June 2011 Philippines launches renewable energy roadmap Bioenergy site
13 June 2011 India: Fuel-efficiency stars on cars from April 2012 The Pioneer
13 June 2011 LNG holds promise for Indonesia Downstream Today

 
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...