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Southeast Asia is rich in natural gas, hydropower, solar, bio-mass, wind, and geothermal energy. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Investing in Clean Energy Can Speed Up COVID-19 Recovery

December 01, 2020

A Sustainable Energy for All report says investing in renewables can add $25 billion to the annual GDP, create millions of jobs, and improve resilience.
Expanded electrification in eastern Indonesia is a key part of the government’s infrastructure investment plan, with the goal of electricity for all by 2024.  Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Powering Up Eastern Indonesia with Clean Energy

November 27, 2020

The State Electricity Corporation (PLN) will improve access to electricity and service reliability and promote renewable energy in the outer regions of Kalimantan, Maluku, and Papua.
Renewable energy like geothermal power can help BIMP-EAGA secure its energy supply for the long term.

How BIMP-EAGA Is Moving toward Energy Security

April 15, 2020

BIMP-EAGA is investing in power and energy projects, including renewables, and improving energy efficiency and conservation.
Stock photo of wind energy. Credit: ADB.

New Wind Farm, Electricity Grid Strengthening Projects Are Helping Indonesia Meet its Ambitions in Clean Energy, Access

Indonesia has abundant sources of renewable energy, including solar, wind, and biomass, but it lags many of its Asian neighbors in converting them into electricity.