Study on a South Asia Regional Power Exchange
This technical assistance prepared a proposal for a South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) regional power exchange to facilitate regional development of the power market and enhance power trading among SAARC member countries. Phase I detailed existing operational environment in the power sector of SAARC countries, Phase II identified and analyzed regional power trade, and Phase III developed the structure of regional power exchange.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
13 Mar 2010 Technical Assistance Regional Energy Closed $750,000 | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Proposal for SAARC regional power exchange developed, with technical requirements, economic feasibility, and benefits quantified Scenario analysis of cross-border power transfer opportunities identified Technical visit in HVDC electricity transmission conducted to analyze hydropower development in South Asia |
| FINANCING |
$750,000 (Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund) |
Contact the SASEC Secretariat at:
sasec@adb.org