Улаанбаатар
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed
Society
Ulaanbaatar, June 27, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Chairman of the Citizens' Representatives Khural of the Capital City Bayar Amarbayasgalan and Deputy Governor in charge of Social Policy, Green Development, and Air and Environmental Pollution Amartuvshin Amgalanbayar met with Director of Energy Product Development at the Asian Development Bank Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco and other officials.
The sides exchanged views on initial investment and
infrastructure development required for introducing solar energy in
Ulaanbaatar’s ger areas.
This year, the capital city plans to insulate 51,000 households and
convert to gas or electric heating. Households that fully shifted to gas or
electric heating will be eligible for utility subsidies. The city also plans to
expand policies promoting solar panels, renewable and hydrogen energy, and
residential development.
Deputy Governor Amartuvshin noted that the capital aims to
connect 1,000 households to solar energy by 2028, with 47 households connected
last year and 200 more to follow in the Chingeltei District this year.
The Asian Development Bank representatives emphasized that it is
effective to develop and introduce renewable energy technologies that suit the winter
climate of Mongolia and implement technical assistance projects. They also
expressed their view that as solar and wind power production costs less and relies
on domestic resources, it will greatly contribute to Mongolia’s energy security
and independence.
The parties agreed to sign a
project agreement on transitioning ger districts from coal to solar
energy during their next meeting.
