Improving Lives of Rural Communities Through Developing Small Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

The Energy Policy (2009) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) emphasizes three priorities for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in its developing member countries (DMCs): (i) promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy; (ii) maximizing access to energy for all; and (iii) promoting energy sector reform, capacity building, and governance. ADB has also committed to reinforcing its efforts to facilitate the transfer of low-carbon technologies to DMCs and to increase financial support for clean energy projects to enhance regional energy diversity and security. As a part of such efforts, in December 2009, ADB approved a regional technical assistance (TA) for Effective Deployment of Distributed Small Wind Power Systems in Asian Rural Areas.