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ISBN: 978-92-9260-535-3
Citation: IRENA (2023), Renewable energy solutions for heating systems in Mongolia: Developing a Strategic
heating plan, International Renewable Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi.
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Acknowledgements
This report was developed by IRENA with the technical support of Aalborg University. Inputs, feedback and
support with data collection were received from the following Mongolian experts: Ganzorig Shagdarsuren,
Enkhtuya Yondonjamts and Namjiljav Batchuluun (Ministry of Energy of Mongolia), Batjargal Zamba (Ministry of
Environment and Tourism of Mongolia), Enkhjargal B. (Energy Regulatory Commission), Erdenebayar Batbuyan
and Batmend Luvsandorj (Ulaanbaatar district heating company), Ulemj Damiran and Byambatsogt Pashka
(Mongolian of University Science and Technology), and Byambatumur (Khovd). Further input was received from
the following international experts: Lars Gulev (VEKS, Denmark), William Kwihyun Kahng (South Korea District
Heating Company), Bayarkhuu Chinzorigt (GGGI), Dunja Homann (GIZ) and Yasin Janjua (UNDP).
Contributors: The report was prepared under the overall guidance of Gurbuz Gonul (Director, Country Engagement
and Partnerships, IRENA) and Amjad Abdulla (IRENA). It was authored by Jack Kiruja and Joong Yeop Lee
(IRENA), Michelle Ramirez (ex-IRENA), Steen Neilsen, Diana Moreno, Frederik Dahl Nielsen and Hamza Abid
(Aalborg University) and Erbar Agarjav (Consultant). Valuable input was also provided by IRENA colleagues
Simon Benmarraze, Francisco Boshell, Abbie Dean, Jinlei Feng, Ricardo Gorini, Hannah Guinto, Paul Komor, Paula
Nardone, Pablo Ralon and Warih Aji Pamungkas. The report was edited by Justin French-Brooks; layout and
design were provided by Glendon Bunn.
IRENA is grateful for the support provided by the Government of Norway in producing this publication.
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