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2022 Asia Electric Report

2022 Asia Electric Report

January 11, 2022 | ,

Backed by surveys of the electric industry and large electric users in Asia, the Black & Veatch 2022 Asia Electric Report reveals the single biggest challenge the industry is facing: integrating renewable energy to maintain a resilient and reliable grid. The report also highlights the growing role of new stakeholder influences on the industry, what technologies will receive more investment, and, for the first time, brings in the perspective of large intensive energy customers in Asia.

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How Can Asia Achieve a Clean Energy Transition? Examples from 5 Countries

How Can Asia Achieve a Clean Energy Transition? Examples from 5 Countries

January 2, 2022 |

Nowhere in the world is as critical for the clean energy transition as Asia, which accounts for almost half of global energy demand and is today the world’s highest emitting region, overtaking historical heavy emitters in North America and Europe. Now it’s important that mammoth economies and smaller countries alike continue to ramp up renewable energy to meet targets, cut emissions and keep communities healthy. So how can Asian countries achieve a successful clean energy transition?

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Energy Policy 2021: Supporting low-carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific

Energy Policy 2021: Supporting low-carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific

December 26, 2021 |

To align its energy operations with Strategy 2030, ADB reviewed its 2009 policy, recognising the changing contexts and increasing needs of ADB’s developing members while mindful of the impacts of increasing energy use on the climate and environment. Recently, in October 2021, ADB approved a new Energy Policy that aims to support universal access to reliable and affordable energy services while promoting the low-carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific.

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Increase Of Renewable Energy Certificates Supports Asia’s Strong Renewables Pipeline

Increase Of Renewable Energy Certificates Supports Asia’s Strong Renewables Pipeline

December 22, 2021 |

Asian markets have been turning to RECs to verify decarbonisation efforts and attract investor interest for renewable projects. With RECs only being available when renewable electricity is generated, the increasing demand for it in Asia is indicative of the region’s strong appetite for hydropower and non-hydropower renewables. The RECs process is an effective instrument that companies will adopt to prove decarbonisation of their electricity sources and support capacity growth.

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