Ulaanbaatar Aims to Transition Ger Districts to Solar Energy

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Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, is making significant strides in shifting towards renewable energy sources. This year, the city plans to insulate 51,000 households and convert to gas or electric heating, with households that fully shift to gas or electric heating eligible for utility subsidies. The city's goal is to promote solar panels, renewable and hydrogen energy, and residential development. In its ambitious plan, the city aims to connect 1,000 households to solar energy by 2028, with 47 households already connected last year and 200 more to follow in the Chingeltei District this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The capital city of Ulaanbaatar is investing in insulating 51,000 households and converting to gas or electric heating, with eligible households receiving utility subsidies.
  • The city aims to connect 1,000 households to solar energy by 2028, with 47 households already connected in 2022 and 200 more planned for the Chingeltei District in 2023.
  • The city plans to expand policies promoting solar panels, renewable and hydrogen energy, and residential development.
  • The Asian Development Bank is lending its technical assistance to develop and introduce renewable energy technologies suitable for Mongolia's winter climate.
  • Solar and wind power production is expected to contribute significantly to Mongolia's energy security and independence due to its reliance on domestic resources and lower production costs.
  • The parties agreed to sign a project agreement on transitioning ger districts from coal to solar energy during their next meeting.
  • Deputy Governor Amartuvshin Amgalanbayar mentioned that the capital aims to connect 1,000 households to solar energy by 2028.
  • Director of Energy Product Development at the Asian Development Bank Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco emphasized the effectiveness of developing and introducing renewable energy technologies that suit the winter climate of Mongolia.

Statistics:

  • Ulaanbaatar plans to insulate 51,000 households and convert to gas or electric heating in 2023.
  • 1,000 households are expected to be connected to solar energy by 2028.
  • 47 households were already connected to solar energy in 2022.
  • 200 households are planned to be connected to solar energy in the Chingeltei District in 2023.

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