Renewable Heating Demonstration in Remote Areas in Mongolia

Country: Mongolia
Period: 07/2024 to ongoing
Organization: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Description of project:

The project demonstrates renewable heating system viability in rural areas of Mongolia and build capacity to support scaled up use of cleaner heating technologies. The project supports deployment of renewable heating supply technologies and energy efficiency measures in buildings in two or more remote communities.

In the framework of the Renewable Heating Demonstration in Remote Areas Project, granted by ADB and the Mongolian Ministry of Energy. One aim is to transform coal-fired hospitals to energy efficient and and clean (renewable) heating solutions.
There are many similar buildings, especially in rural areas, which have a huge potential for optimization. Improving insulation and exchanging the heating system with a more sustainable alternative would not only help to reduce CO2 emissions and reach Mongolian climate targets, but also improve air quality during the cold months.

Activities undertaken:

• Building efficiency and clean heating system design and oversight of construction and installation.
• Operations and maintenance approach design, implementation, and oversight.
• Capacity development design and delivery for varied audiences to include government officials, heating technicians, and community members.

Employees involved:

Detlef Borst: Energy efficiency specialist