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Electricity Futures in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Towards Sustainability, Inclusive Development, and Conflict Resolution

Electricity Futures in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Towards Sustainability, Inclusive Development, and Conflict Resolution
Date:
25 October 2018
Category:
Energy
Editors:
Hisashi Yoshikawa, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi
Tags:
Energy

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International energy markets are seeing a wave of innovations and the rise of new ideas and values, and the emerging economies of the Mekong sub-region should not be left behind. This report focuses on the electricity future of Myanmar and the Greater Mekong Subregion, emphasising rural electrification through renewable power generation by means of mini-grids as well as central-grid capacity expansion through sustainable power options. It analyses the current energy situation, including constraints in the region during this transitional stage, and proposes tangible policy recommendations that work towards energy security, environmental protection, and climate change mitigation. It recommends Myanmar takes advantage of the falling cost of solar electricity by making it a strategic priority in its power development plan; devises appropriate financial support schemes and power purchase agreements to be provided to mini-grid developers as well as operators; actively participates in the regional power grid to expand its access to electricity and meet rising urban power demand; and minimises environmental and societal risks.

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Contents

Cover

Foreword

List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

List of Project Members

Contributing Authors

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Executive Summary 

Chapter 1. Introduction 

Chapter 2. Overview of Myanmar Energy Situation

Chapter 3. Myanmar Power Development Pathways for Low Costs and Low River Impacts

Chapter 4. SWOT Analysis of Utility-Scale Solar Energy in Myanmar

Chapter 5. Potential of Mini-Grids and Barriers to Development

Chapter 6. Environmental and Social Guidelines on China’s Foreign Investments and the Myitsone Dam Controversy

Chapter 7. Policy Recommendations

References

Appendix 

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