Atsumasa Sakai
Senior Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank

Atsumasa Sakai is primarily responsible for spearheading emerging technologies and best practices in the energy sector. He led the development of Mongolia's first utility-scale battery station project and collaborative initiatives for regional smart grid integration among Central Asian countries. He currently directs pioneering studies, including Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). Prior to joining ADB, he gained valuable experience working with the World Bank and a prominent Japanese power utility.

Case Study

In Bangladesh, a project is underway to expand the installation of smart prepaid gas meters and establish a smart metering data management system.

Explainer

Size the BESS correctly, list the performance requirements in the tender document, and develop operational guidelines and pricing policy.