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| − | <br/> | + | == '''News''' == |
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| + | <span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">The World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units, with support </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">from Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), o</span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">rganized the First Regional Conference of the Women in Power Sector Professional </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">Network– WePOWER – to promote female practitioners in the energy sector. The </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on February 20-21, 2019. '''(April 9, 2019)'''</span> | ||
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| + | <span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">The World Bank approved Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) Grant in the amount of $5.61 million and SCF Loan in the amount of $2 million to help Nepal diversify its energy sources to renewables. The SCF grant and credit support the [http://projects.worldbank.org/P149239?lang=en Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project], which aims to mobilize energy-service companies in selected regions of the country to increase capacity of renewable energy mini-grids. '''(January 30, 2019)'''</span><br/> | ||
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| + | *[http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2019/01/31/world-bank-to-help-scale-up-renewable-energy-options-in-nepal Press Release] <br/> | ||
| + | *[http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/loans-credits/2019/01/31/nepa-private-sector-led-mini-grid-energy-access-project Loans and Credits] | ||
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| + | == '''Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade Project'''<br/> == | ||
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| + | === Project Development Objectives<br/> === | ||
| − | + | The development objectives of the Project are to: (a) establish cross-border transmission capacity between India and Nepal of about 1000 MW to facilitate electricity trade between the two countries; and (b) increase the supply of electricity in Nepal by the sustainable import of at least 100 MW.<br/> | |
| − | == Project Documents<br/> == | + | === Project Documents<br/> === |
[http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/158731468114883648/pdf/598930PAD0P1150e0only0900BOX361476B.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/158731468114883648/pdf/598930PAD0P1150e0only0900BOX361476B.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | ||
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[http://projects.worldbank.org/P115767/nepal-india-electricity-transmission-trade-project?lang=en Link to other project documents] | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P115767/nepal-india-electricity-transmission-trade-project?lang=en Link to other project documents] | ||
| − | = | + | == '''Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project'''<br/> == |
| + | === Project Development Objectives<br/> === | ||
| + | The project development objectives are to: (i) increase solar photovoltaic generated electricity to supply to the NEA grid; and (ii) reduce NEA’s distribution losses in selected distribution centers.<br/> | ||
| − | == Project Documents<br/> == | + | === Project Documents<br/> === |
[http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/572781468122661283/pdf/PAD10110P1463400900IDA0R20140034601.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/572781468122661283/pdf/PAD10110P1463400900IDA0R20140034601.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | ||
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[http://projects.worldbank.org/P146344?lang=en Link to other project documents] | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P146344?lang=en Link to other project documents] | ||
| + | == '''Kabeli-A Hydro Electric Project'''<br/> == | ||
| − | = | + | === Project Development Objectives<br/> === |
| + | The project development objective is to add hydropower generation capacity to supply the NEA grid through public private investments.<br/> | ||
| − | == Project Documents<br/> == | + | === Project Documents<br/> === |
[http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/427331468291028355/pdf/642990PAD0P122010Box385199B00OUO090.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/427331468291028355/pdf/642990PAD0P122010Box385199B00OUO090.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | ||
| − | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P122406/kabeli-hydroelectric-project?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to other project documents]<br/> | + | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P122406/kabeli-hydroelectric-project?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to other project documents] |
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| + | == '''Power Sector Reform and Sustainable Hydropower Development Project (PSRSHD)'''<br/> == | ||
| − | = | + | === Project Development Objectives<br/> === |
| + | The project development objectives are to (a) strengthen the capacity of the power sector agencies to plan and prepare hydropower and transmission line projects following international standards and best practices, and (b) improve the readiness of the power sector agencies for regulatory and institutional reforms.<br/> | ||
| − | == Project Documents<br/> == | + | === Project Documents<br/> === |
[http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/311991468190177406/pdf/PAD1276-PAD-P150066-IDA-R2015-0241-1-Box393200B-OUO-9.pdf Project Appraisal Document] | [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/311991468190177406/pdf/PAD1276-PAD-P150066-IDA-R2015-0241-1-Box393200B-OUO-9.pdf Project Appraisal Document] | ||
| − | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P150066/?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to other project documents]<br/> | + | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P150066/?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to other project documents] |
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| + | === Workshops === | ||
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| + | ==== Institutional Strengthening of the NEA for Environmental and Social Risk Management Opening Workshop (April 11, 2019)<br/> ==== | ||
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| + | ===== <u>Agenda and Summary of Discussions</u> ===== | ||
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| + | [[:File:NEA Workshop agenda - Thursday 11 April - Final.pdf|Agenda]] | ||
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| + | [[:File:Workshop April 11 Summary note.pdf|Summary Note]] | ||
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| + | <u>Materials</u><br/> | ||
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| + | [[:File:1. NEA Program commencement workshop - capacity assessment.pdf|1. Capacity assessment]] | ||
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| + | [[:File:2. NEA Program commencement workshop - program overview.pdf|2. Program overview]] | ||
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| + | <br/> | ||
| + | == '''SREP-Supported Extended Biogas Project'''<br/> == | ||
| − | = | + | === Project Development Objectives<br/> === |
| + | The project development objective is to promote large off-grid biogas energy generation in Nepal.<br/> | ||
| − | == Project Documents<br/> == | + | === Project Documents<br/> === |
[http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/598271531555668011/1900-XSRENP023A-Nepal-Project-Document.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | [http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/598271531555668011/1900-XSRENP023A-Nepal-Project-Document.pdf Project Appraisal Document]<br/> | ||
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[http://projects.worldbank.org/P131592/waste-energy-market-development-project?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to other project documents]<br/> | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P131592/waste-energy-market-development-project?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to other project documents]<br/> | ||
| + | === Other Materials<br/> === | ||
| − | + | *[https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/CIF10/nepal/bhairahawa Story by Climate Investment Funds (CIF) on the biogas plant at Bhairahawa]<br/> | |
| − | + | == '''First Programmatic Energy Sector Development Policy Credit (DPC1)'''<br/> == | |
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| + | === Program Development Objectives<br/> === | ||
| − | + | The Energy Sector Development Policy Credit (DPC) operation aims to support the government’s efforts in improving the financial viability and governance of the electricity sector. The DPC series have two pillars: (i) improving the financial viability of the electricity sector; and (ii) improving the governance of the electricity sector.<br/> | |
| − | == | + | === Program Documents<br/> === |
[http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/104141537500644401/pdf/Nepal-Energy-DPC-Program-Document-08272018.pdf Program Document]<br/> | [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/104141537500644401/pdf/Nepal-Energy-DPC-Program-Document-08272018.pdf Program Document]<br/> | ||
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Prior Action 7: NEA Board of Directors has adopted: (a) [http://www.nea.org.np/admin/assets/uploads/supportive_docs/99343289.pdf power purchase rates and associated rules for PPA of run-of-the river and peaking-run-of-the-river power generation, and strage hydropower generation projects]; and (b) [http://www.nea.org.np/admin/assets/uploads/supportive_docs/13021273.pdf guidelines on foreign currency-denominated PPAs]<br/> | Prior Action 7: NEA Board of Directors has adopted: (a) [http://www.nea.org.np/admin/assets/uploads/supportive_docs/99343289.pdf power purchase rates and associated rules for PPA of run-of-the river and peaking-run-of-the-river power generation, and strage hydropower generation projects]; and (b) [http://www.nea.org.np/admin/assets/uploads/supportive_docs/13021273.pdf guidelines on foreign currency-denominated PPAs]<br/> | ||
| − | Link to other project documents<br/> | + | [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/docsearch/projects/P154693 Link to other project documents] |
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| + | === Workshops<br/> === | ||
| − | == | + | ==== Workshop on Strategic Energy Sector Policies in Nepal, Gokarna Forest Resort (November 5-6, 2018)<br/> ==== |
| − | === | + | ===== <u>Agenda and Summary of Discussions</u><br/> ===== |
| − | + | The two-day workshop was jointly organized by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI) and the World Bank to take stock of the progress in energy sector reforms in Nepal and discuss ways forward and the next steps to achieve these goals. The workshop agenda can be found [[:File:DPC workshop agenda (Nov 5-6 2018).docx|here]]. Approximately 60 participants were from government institutions such as Ministry of Finance (MoF), MoEWRI, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Alternative Energy Promotion Center, national energy companies, and development partners. The key takeaways and summary of the discussions during the workshop can be found [[:File:Discussions in the DPC Workshop.docx|here]].<br/> | |
| − | [[:File:DPC workshop agenda (Nov 5-6 2018).docx|Agenda]] | + | *[[:File:DPC workshop agenda (Nov 5-6 2018).docx|Agenda]]<br/> |
| + | *[[:File:Discussions in the DPC Workshop.docx|Summary of Discussions]]<br/> | ||
| − | ==== Presentations Materials<br/> ==== | + | ===== <u>Presentations Materials</u><br/> ===== |
'''Session 1: Sector vision and strategy'''<br/> | '''Session 1: Sector vision and strategy'''<br/> | ||
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'''Session 7: Communicating strategically with stakeholders in the electricity sector '''<br/> | '''Session 7: Communicating strategically with stakeholders in the electricity sector '''<br/> | ||
| − | [[:File: | + | [[:File:14 Session on Communication to Support Subsidy Reforms 102518.pdf|Bipul Singh, Senior Energy Economist, World Bank]]<br/> |
Kunda Dixit, Himalmedia<br/> | Kunda Dixit, Himalmedia<br/> | ||
| − | [[:File:Poverty and social impact of energy tariff reform by Fan Zhang WB.pptx|Fan Zhang, Senior Economist, World Bank]] | + | [[:File:Poverty and social impact of energy tariff reform by Fan Zhang WB.pptx|Fan Zhang, Senior Economist, World Bank]]<br/> |
'''Conclusions and wrap-up'''<br/> | '''Conclusions and wrap-up'''<br/> | ||
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[[:File:DPC workshop wrap-up by Ms. Xiaoping Wang WB.pdf|Xiaoping Wang, Energy Lead for Nepal, World Bank]] | [[:File:DPC workshop wrap-up by Ms. Xiaoping Wang WB.pdf|Xiaoping Wang, Energy Lead for Nepal, World Bank]] | ||
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| + | == '''Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project''' == | ||
| − | == Project | + | === Project Development Objectives<br/> === |
| − | Report: [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/916571494854063344/pdf/115023-ESM-PUBLIC-Investment-Prospectus.pdf Investment prospectus for clean cooking solutions in Nepal : a roadmap to national goal of providing clean cooking solutions for all]<br/> | + | The project development objective is to increase electricity generation capacity from renewable energy mini-grids in selected areas by mobilizing energy service companies (ESCOs).<br/> |
| + | |||
| + | === Project Documents === | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://projects.worldbank.org/P149239/?lang=en&tab=documents&subTab=projectDocuments Link to project documents] | ||
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| + | <br/> | ||
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| + | == '''Developing Improved Solutions for Cooking (DISC)'''<br/> == | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Project Documents<br/> === | ||
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| + | Report: [http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/916571494854063344/pdf/115023-ESM-PUBLIC-Investment-Prospectus.pdf Investment prospectus for clean cooking solutions in Nepal : a roadmap to national goal of providing clean cooking solutions for all] <br/> | ||
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| + | == '''The First Regional Conference Women in Power Sector Projeffesional Network in South Asia (WePOWER)''' == | ||
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| + | === Introduction === | ||
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| + | <span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">The World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units, with support </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">from Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), o</span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">rganized the First Regional Conference of the Women in Power Sector Professional </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">Network– WePOWER – to promote female practitioners in the energy sector. The </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on February 20-21, 2019.</span> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Agenda === | ||
| + | |||
| + | *[[:File:FINAL WePOWER Agenda - Feb 19.pdf|Agenda]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Presentations Materials === | ||
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| + | [[:File:Session 1 Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu.pdf|Session 1 Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 3 Kamala Dhakal.pdf|Session 3 Kamala Dhakal]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 3 Prof. Hosne-Ara-Begum.pdf|Session 3 Prof. Hosne-Ara-Begum]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 4 Harleen Kaur.pdf|Session 4 Harleen Kaur]]<br/> | ||
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| + | [[:File:Session 5 Claire Lajoie Mazenc.pdf|Session 5 Claire Lajoie Mazenc]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 5 Edna Noga.pdf|Session 5 Edna Noga]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 5 Pooja Dahal.pdf|Session 5 Pooja Dahal]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 5 Ramalatha Marimuthu.pdf|Session 5 Ramalatha Marimuthu]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 6 Jeevani Jayasinghe.pdf|Session 6 Jeevani Jayasinghe]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 6 Nguyen Hanh An.pdf|Session 6 Nguyen Hanh An]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 7 Francesco Tornieri.pdf|Session 7 Francesco Tornieri]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 7 Inka Ivette Schomer.pdf|Session 7 Inka Ivette Schomer]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 10 Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu.pdf|Session 10 Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu]]<br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[:File:Session 14 Priya Chopra.pdf|Session 14 Priya Chopra]] | ||
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| + | <br/> | ||
| − | + | == '''Renewable Energy Resource Mapping and Geospatial Planning'''<br/> == | |
| − | = | + | == '''Promoting Resilient Infrastructure'''<br/> == |
| − | + | [[Category:Nepal]] | |
| + | [[Category:Hydro]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Biogas]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mini-grid]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Improved_Cooking]] | ||
Revision as of 09:16, 18 July 2019
News
The World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units, with support from Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), organized the First Regional Conference of the Women in Power Sector Professional Network– WePOWER – to promote female practitioners in the energy sector. The conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on February 20-21, 2019. (April 9, 2019)
The World Bank approved Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) Grant in the amount of $5.61 million and SCF Loan in the amount of $2 million to help Nepal diversify its energy sources to renewables. The SCF grant and credit support the Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project, which aims to mobilize energy-service companies in selected regions of the country to increase capacity of renewable energy mini-grids. (January 30, 2019)
Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade Project
Project Development Objectives
The development objectives of the Project are to: (a) establish cross-border transmission capacity between India and Nepal of about 1000 MW to facilitate electricity trade between the two countries; and (b) increase the supply of electricity in Nepal by the sustainable import of at least 100 MW.
Project Documents
Link to other project documents
Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
Project Development Objectives
The project development objectives are to: (i) increase solar photovoltaic generated electricity to supply to the NEA grid; and (ii) reduce NEA’s distribution losses in selected distribution centers.
Project Documents
Link to other project documents
Kabeli-A Hydro Electric Project
Project Development Objectives
The project development objective is to add hydropower generation capacity to supply the NEA grid through public private investments.
Project Documents
Link to other project documents
Power Sector Reform and Sustainable Hydropower Development Project (PSRSHD)
Project Development Objectives
The project development objectives are to (a) strengthen the capacity of the power sector agencies to plan and prepare hydropower and transmission line projects following international standards and best practices, and (b) improve the readiness of the power sector agencies for regulatory and institutional reforms.
Project Documents
Link to other project documents
Workshops
Institutional Strengthening of the NEA for Environmental and Social Risk Management Opening Workshop (April 11, 2019)
Agenda and Summary of Discussions
Materials
SREP-Supported Extended Biogas Project
Project Development Objectives
The project development objective is to promote large off-grid biogas energy generation in Nepal.
Project Documents
Link to other project documents
Other Materials
First Programmatic Energy Sector Development Policy Credit (DPC1)
Program Development Objectives
The Energy Sector Development Policy Credit (DPC) operation aims to support the government’s efforts in improving the financial viability and governance of the electricity sector. The DPC series have two pillars: (i) improving the financial viability of the electricity sector; and (ii) improving the governance of the electricity sector.
Program Documents
- Documents related to the prior actions of DPC1
Prior Action 4: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has adopted the power sector strategy and action plan
Prior Action 5: The Government of Nepal has published the ERC Act in the official gazette
Prior Action 7: NEA Board of Directors has adopted: (a) power purchase rates and associated rules for PPA of run-of-the river and peaking-run-of-the-river power generation, and strage hydropower generation projects; and (b) guidelines on foreign currency-denominated PPAs
Link to other project documents
Workshops
Workshop on Strategic Energy Sector Policies in Nepal, Gokarna Forest Resort (November 5-6, 2018)
Agenda and Summary of Discussions
The two-day workshop was jointly organized by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI) and the World Bank to take stock of the progress in energy sector reforms in Nepal and discuss ways forward and the next steps to achieve these goals. The workshop agenda can be found here. Approximately 60 participants were from government institutions such as Ministry of Finance (MoF), MoEWRI, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Alternative Energy Promotion Center, national energy companies, and development partners. The key takeaways and summary of the discussions during the workshop can be found here.
Presentations Materials
Session 1: Sector vision and strategy
- Nepal energy sector white paper and action plan
Sagar Raj Goutam, Senior Divisional Engineer, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
- Global experience with electricity sector reforms
Pedro Antman, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank
Session 2: Operationalizing the power trade
Prabal Adhikari, CEO, Nepal Power Trading Company Limited (NPTCL)
Session 3: Ensuring financial viability of the NEA
Anish Mandal, Director, Deloitte
Session 4: Strengthening environmental and social guidelines governing investments in the electricity sector
Chatur Bahadur Shrestha, Under Secretary, MoEWRI
Day 1 Wrap-up
Bipul Singh, Senior Energy Economist, World Bank
Session 5: Developing a power market in federal Nepal
Kul Man Ghising, Managing Director, Nepal Electricity Authority
Pedro Antmann, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank
Pham Manh Thang, Board Member, Vietnam Electricity
Session 6: Pricing energy services
Pedro Antmann, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank
Session 7: Communicating strategically with stakeholders in the electricity sector
Bipul Singh, Senior Energy Economist, World Bank
Kunda Dixit, Himalmedia
Fan Zhang, Senior Economist, World Bank
Conclusions and wrap-up
Sagar Raj Goutam, Senior Divisional Engineer, MoEWRI
Xiaoping Wang, Energy Lead for Nepal, World Bank
Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project
Project Development Objectives
The project development objective is to increase electricity generation capacity from renewable energy mini-grids in selected areas by mobilizing energy service companies (ESCOs).
Project Documents
Developing Improved Solutions for Cooking (DISC)
Project Documents
The First Regional Conference Women in Power Sector Projeffesional Network in South Asia (WePOWER)
Introduction
The World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units, with support from Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), organized the First Regional Conference of the Women in Power Sector Professional Network– WePOWER – to promote female practitioners in the energy sector. The conference was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on February 20-21, 2019.
Agenda
Presentations Materials
Session 1 Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu
Session 3 Prof. Hosne-Ara-Begum
Session 5 Claire Lajoie Mazenc
Session 10 Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu
