sarep
December 17, 2024
Roundtable Dialogue: Electricity Regulatory Cooperation Framework for Trans-Regional Grid Interconnection for Enhanced Energy Security and Climate Prosperity: Integrating South Asia, ASEAN, GCC, and Africa Region through a Coordinated and Harmonized Regulatory Framework
December 17, 2024
Current Scenario and Future Prospects for Regional Electricity Regulatory Cooperation for Deepening ASEAN Power Grid and Role of ASEAN Energy Regulators
December 17, 2024
Network codes are a set of rules drafted by ENTSO-E, with guidance from the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators ACER, to facilitate the harmonization, integration and efficiency of the European electricity market.
November 19, 2024
The South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) serves as a flagship program of USAID to advance objectives of the U.S. Government’s Clean Asia Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy (EDGE) initiative.
November 5, 2024
The South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) was established in May 1999. SAFIR aims at providing high quality capacity building and training on infrastructure regulation & related topics, in South Asia and to stimulate research on the subject by building a network of regional and international institutions & individuals that are active in the field.
October 22, 2024
With rapid urbanization and a booming economy, emissions from the transportation sector have increased, accounting for 20% to 30% of emissions in South Asia. Decarbonizing transportation is crucial to achieving the net zero emission goals in the region. Electrifying public transport, especially buses, offers a strategic solution to reduce emissions while providing a cleaner, more efficient public transport.
December 18, 2023
Bhutan procured electricity for the first time through the Indian Power Exchange in January 2022 to meet its power shortage. This exposure to the market-based electricity trading necessitated the concerned power sector agencies in Bhutan to work in a coordinated manner to place the bids and procure power through the Indian Power Exchange.
October 4, 2023
Bhutan, the land of Gross National Happiness, is also renowned for being a carbon-neutral nation and for contributing to cross-border electricity trade in the South Asia Region. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a long-term partner of Bhutan in its journey as a regional power market player.
August 24, 2023
The South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) was established in May 1999. SAFIR aims at providing high quality capacity building and training on infrastructure regulation & related topics, in South Asia and to stimulate research on the subject by building a network of regional and international institutions & individuals that are active in the field.
August 24, 2023
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) is a regional initiative which aims to enhance energy access, improve energy security, and increase the use of renewable energy sources in the region.
July 20, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s India Mission (USAID/India) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) pursue the common objectives of accelerating utility modernization, improving the financial and operational performance of the state utilities, and encouraging the adoption of new technology solutions.
July 20, 2023
The recently launched Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) by the Government of India (GoI) supports implementation of pre-paid smart meters and system metering, which is key to strengthening power distribution companies (Discoms), both operationally and financially.
July 20, 2023
South Asian region has in the recent years, witnessed considerable growth in usage of electric vehicles (EVs)
as a means of public and private transportation. In the context of India, EV assumes strategic significance for
the reason that it enables reducing dependence on imported crude oil and thus improves its balance of trade
position. Another compelling reason for its growing usage remains thereby ensuring a pollution free
environment and help in meeting India’s global commitments towards reducing carbon emissions.
July 11, 2023
Bangladesh has surplus power during winter season which can Export to neighboring countries during winter seasons.
July 11, 2023
The Parties shall institute a Joint Steering Committee (JSC) co-chaired by Power Secretaries and a Joint Working Group (JWG) co-chaired by Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary/Director General of the concerned Ministries of the two countries to take forward the identified areas of cooperation in the energy sector.