ASIA CLEAN ENERGY FORUM 2023Navigating Toward a Carbon-Neutral Future Through Clean Energy Solutions13–16 JuneEVENT HIGHLIGHTSContentsMessage from the Asian Development Bank 4ACEF 2023 Overview 6ACEF 2023 In Numbers 8Opening Plenary: 10Vision for the Role of Clean Energy in Driving a Carbon-Neutral Asia and the Pacific Highlights of the Thematic Track Sessions 141: Gender Equality in Clean Energy Development 142: Private Sector for Clean Energy and Efficient Energy Innovations 163: Energy Efficiency for the Energy Transition 184: Innovative and Resilient Renewable Energy 20Regional Sessions 22Pacific Department (Part 1): Pacific Energy Transition—Hard Choices 22Pacific Department (Part 2): Sustainable Regulation in the Pacific—Key Risks and Challenges 24South Asia Department: Power Trade for Carbon Neutral South Asia 26East Asia Department: Decarbonizing East Asia—Showcasing Innovative Technical Solutions 28 and Business Models Central and West Asia Department: Green Transformation of District Heating 30Private Sector Operations Department (Part 1): Private Sector with Purpose: 32 Stories of Development Unlocking Asia’s Rich Clean Energy Potential Private Sector Operations Department (Part 2): 34 Decarbonization of Electric Power Generation and Transportation Southeast Asia Department: Creating Enabling Conditions for Increased Private 36 and Public Sector Investment into Energy Transition in Southeast Asia Deep Dive Workshops 38Spotlight Sessions 40Closing Plenary: 42Solidarity and Commitment Toward a Carbon-Neutral Asia and the Pacific with Clean Energy Side Events 46ASIA CLEAN ENERGY FORUM4Message from the Asian Development BankDear Participants,Welcome to the first in-person Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease pandemic in early 2020.Since we last convened ACEF at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in June 2019, ACEF has been conducted virtually over the past 3 years. During this transformative period, we have seen the mainstreaming of carbon neutrality, as many countries have committed to net-zero targets and have set ambitious nationally determined contributions. These actions have fortified the commitments to climate action made by countries through their participation in the Paris Climate Agreement.As we launched ACEF 2023 during 13–16 June, we aimed to revitalize the ACEF platform for delivering and sharing practical knowledge, highlighting innovative new ideas and initiatives, and enhancing opportunities for collaboration among a diverse range of clean energy stakeholders and practitioners across Asia and the Pacific. This collaborative approach to driving action was captured by the theme of this forum, “Navigating Toward a Carbon-Neutral Future Through Clean Energy Solutions.” ACEF 2023 was attended by more than 1,000 participants from 65 countries, who enjoyed a packed and extensive agenda comprising Plenar...
