Submitter: National Research Institute for Rural Electrification (NRIRE), Ministry of Water Resources, based in Hangzhou, China
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Energy
Participating/beneficiary countries: 11 countries (Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam)
PGTF input: US$ 24,000
Other inputs: US$ 33,500
Number: INT/21/K04
Duration: One (1) year
Approval: 44th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 12 November 2020)
Completion: Final report submitted on 10 April 2023
Impact: A seminar was organized that focused on practical knowledge sharing regarding the implementation of solar power technology, with the goal of harnessing solar energy for sustainable development in Asian countries. By utilizing solar power, economies and societies can work towards mitigating the impacts of climate change and advancing the global achievement of SDGs. Solar power was highlighted as an environmentally friendly energy source, offering significant advantages over hydropower and wind energy due to its adaptability for off-grid and on-grid applications, as well as its potential for integration with other energy sources like hydropower, solar, and diesel engines through hybrid development approaches.

Final Report:

• INT-21-K04-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 2335KB]




_____________________
* Note: The reports posted have been prepared by the submitting institutions and their content is the sole responsibility of their authors. Please forward any inquiries or requests for further information to the contact person provided and kindly send a copy to the Office of the Chairman of the Group of 77 for our records.