Developing renewable energy mini-grids in Myanmar : a guidebook / Asian Development Bank.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Asian Development Bank

Contributor:

Asian Development Bank, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rural electrification--Burma.

Rural electrification.

Renewable energy sources--Burma.

Renewable energy sources.

Microgrids (Smart power grids)--Burma.

Microgrids (Smart power grids).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 58 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines : Asian Development Bank, 2017.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This guidebook documents the experiences and lessons learned from developing 12 pilot mini-grid systems for off-grid energy access in Myanmar. Unelectrified rural communities typically located 10 kilometers from the national grid and without prospects of being connected to the grid in the next 5 to 10 years have been chosen for the project. This guidebook shares training materials and knowledge on the major aspects of minigrid development for rural electrification. Further, it highlights the importance of community participation and discusses the main renewable energy technologies that are suitable for mini-grid development in Myanmar including solar, hydro, and biomass. This guidebook is intended to serve government officials, renewable energy developers, and potential investors in the development of mini-grid projects in Myanmar.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Tables and Figures

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Measurement Units

Currency Equivalent

1 Introduction

2 Aspects of Mini-Grid Development

2.1 Site Identification and Selection

2.2 Resource Assessment and Technology Selection

2.3 Energy Demand Assessment

2.4 Business Planning

2.5 System Design, Installation, and Commissioning

2.6 Capacity Building

2.7 Operation and Maintenance

3 Community Participation and Gender Mainstreaming in Mini-Grid Projects

3.1 Importance of Community Participation and Gender Mainstreaming

3.2 Community Involvement in Different Phases of a Mini-Grid Project

3.3 Impacts of the Pilot Projects

4 Summary of Lessons Learned from Pilot Projects

5 Renewable Energy Technologies for Mini-Grids

5.1 Solar

5.2 Hydro

5.3 Biomass

Bibliography and Online Resources

Appendixes

1 Technical Specifications for a Solar Mini-Grid

2 Basics of Energy and Power.

Notes:

"Publication stock no. TIM178951"--Verso of title page.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-51).

ISBN:

9789292610616

9292610619