Talk China Learning from the PRC's Clean Energy Innovations

This seminar will review the progress in clean energy innovation and potential to support regional development in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). By showcasing its practical approaches and proven solutions in the clean energy sector, the event will explore scalable models and foster knowledge-sharing among developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The first panel discussion will explore the successful clean energy innovations in the PRC and explore how these experiences can be replicated in other DMCs. The presenters, Lin Lanlan, Deputy Director General, Department of Standards and Norms, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, PRC, and Bai Quan, Director, Energy Efficiency Center, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, will provide an overview of the strategic planning and innovation path that has led to significant advancements in clean energy within the PRC. The discussion will focus on identifying key factors that contributed to these successes and how they can be adapted to suit the unique contexts of other DMCs.

Following this, the second panel discussion will examine the role of ADB in supporting clean energy innovations across the region. Joonho Hwang, Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB, will highlight ADB’s ongoing clean energy projects in the PRC, including initiatives in energy efficiency, financing, zero-carbon industrial parks, solar energy, heating, and non-sovereign projects. The discussion will focus on how ADB can leverage its experience and resources to support similar projects in other DMCs, fostering regional collaboration and accelerating the transition to clean energy. Participants will gain insights from PRC’s policy makers and experts and discuss how ADB can help accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies across the region.