ASEAN Wind Solar and Energy Storage Project

Is solar power transforming ASEAN?

EMBER finds that an increasing use of solar and wind generation by ASEAN countries, has led to a shift towards clean power. This is especially true when 99% of the wind and solar potential in ASEAN, reportedly remains untapped.

Are solar and wind the future of ASEAN?

Solar and wind are among the most promising technologies capable of creating new markets, fostering job creations, enabling a just energy transition and ensuring a resilient, energy-secure ASEAN. Strong policy support and government commitments are critical to driving robust action and progress in renewable deployment.

How much solar & wind energy is in Southeast Asia?

New analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that the share of solar and wind energy in the power generation mix in Southeast Asian countries must reach approximately 23% by 2030 to align with the 2050 Net Zero Emission (NZE) scenario. Combined solar and wind generation in ASEAN grew from 4.2 TWh to 50 TWh between 2015 and 2022.

Should ASEAN continue its energy transition?

If ASEAN continues its energy transition at the current pace, it risks missing out on the opportunities provided by the declining costs of wind and solar, now cheaper than fossil fuels. Between 2018 and 2022, 38 GW of renewable energy capacity was added, with about 44% coming from solar capacity growth in Viet Nam.

Will solar and wind help ASEAN achieve net zero?

This is especially true when 99% of the wind and solar potential in ASEAN, reportedly remains untapped. Using solar and wind would reportedly help to get on track with the IEA’s 2050 net zero scenario, 164 GW of solar and 65 GW of wind need to be installed by 2030.

What does Ember report mean for ASEAN solar & wind?

In its report titled, ‘Beyond Tripling: Keeping ASEANs Solar and Wind Momentum’ EMBER tracks solar and wind generation in ASEAN between 2015 and 2022. It analyses the additional capacity needed by 2030 to align with the International Energy Agency’s (2050 Net Zero Emission).