RENEWABLE ENERGY ASIA PORTAL

Meta Description: Discover how Asia’s renewable energy expansion is redefining the global clean-power landscape in 2026. From China’s boom to Southeast Asia’s emerging markets, learn the drivers, data and strategic implications. Introduction: Why “Asia Renewable Energy” Matters Now Asia is rapidly emerging as the epicenter of the renewable-energy transition, drawing global investment, innovation and policy focus. According to data from International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), installations across the region are growing at a pace unmatched elsewhere. APEC +4 IRENA +4 ren21.net +4 For a blog focused on renewable energy Asia, this moment is pivotal: search interest in keywords such as “renewable energy Asia 2025”, “Asia clean power growth”, and “Asia renewables market” is rising. In this article we examine the current growth drivers, highlight key country-cases, surface challenges and draw strategic insights for investors, developers and policy-makers. Major Growth Drivers in...

Meta Description: Asia dominates global renewable-energy manufacturing, but over-reliance on China poses supply-chain risks. Explore production trends, diversification, and policies shaping a resilient Asian clean-tech industry. Introduction The renewable-energy revolution is as much a manufacturing story as a technological one. Asia produces roughly four-fifths of the world’s solar panels, wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA 2024 Energy Technology Perspectives). Yet the same concentration that powers affordability also creates vulnerability. Pandemic-era disruptions, trade frictions, and mineral bottlenecks have convinced policymakers that supply-chain security is the new frontier of energy security. This article examines how Asian economies are balancing competitiveness with resilience by diversifying production, securing critical materials, and advancing domestic industrial policies. China’s Manufacturing Dominance China remain...

Meta Description: Asia’s clean-energy expansion is creating millions of new green jobs. Discover employment trends, skill gaps, and workforce-development strategies powering the region’s energy transition. Introduction The energy transition is not only a technological revolution—it is a labor-market transformation. Across Asia, renewable-energy deployment is generating millions of direct and indirect jobs, reshaping skill requirements, and redefining industrial policy. From manufacturing solar modules in China to installing rooftop systems in the Philippines, human capital has become as critical as financial capital. Asia’s Renewable Employment Landscape The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that in 2023, Asia accounted for 64 percent of the world’s 13.7 million renewable-energy jobs [IRENA Renewable Energy and Jobs Review 2024]. Breakdown: Solar PV: over 7 million jobs (China ≈ 4.6 million; India ≈ 280 000; ASEAN ≈ 200 000). Wind: 1.4 million, led by China...

Meta Description: Smart-grid innovation is transforming Asia’s power systems. Explore how AI, IoT, and advanced analytics enable grid stability and renewable integration across Asia’s rapidly expanding energy markets. Introduction As Asia accelerates its renewable-energy build-out, traditional power-system architectures are straining to keep pace. Solar and wind volatility, urban load growth, and the rise of distributed generation demand a smarter, more responsive grid. Digitalization—through sensors, data analytics, and automation—is no longer optional; it is the core enabler of a high-renewable power system. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Asia-Pacific region will account for 60 percent of the world’s electricity-demand growth through 2040, requiring modern grid solutions to ensure reliability [IEA Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Systems 2023]. Why Smart Grids Matter A smart grid uses digital communication and real-time data to monitor, predict, and co...

Meta Description: Asia’s clean energy transition depends on stronger cross-border grids and regional power trade. Explore the ASEAN Power Grid, Mekong trade, South Asian links, and their role in integrating renewables. Introduction No matter how much renewable capacity Asia builds, without strong grids and regional interconnections, clean energy will be curtailed, stranded, or underutilized. Cross-border power trade offers a structural solution: connect surplus hydropower, solar, and wind in one area with deficits in another, smooth variability, and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels. This article reviews the state of regional power integration in Asia—focusing on the ASEAN Power Grid, the Greater Mekong Subregion, and emerging South Asian interconnections—and assesses what is needed to turn political vision into operational markets. The ASEAN Power Grid: From Vision to Implementation First proposed in 1997, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is designed to create a network of bila...

Meta Description: Japan, South Korea, China, and others are betting on hydrogen and ammonia as low-carbon fuels. This article analyzes demand, supply, costs, and the strategic role of hydrogen in Asia’s energy transition. Introduction Across Asia, hydrogen and ammonia have moved from conference slides to concrete policy roadmaps. Japan and South Korea are positioning themselves as major importers of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia, while countries such as Australia, the Gulf states, and parts of Southeast Asia aim to become exporters. At the same time, questions remain over costs, emissions integrity, and infrastructure readiness. This article examines the state of hydrogen and ammonia strategies in Asia, with a focus on credibility, economics, and what matters for the region’s broader renewable energy transition. Japan and South Korea: First Movers on Demand Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) Strategy and energy plans identify hydrogen and ammonia as central to decarbonizing powe...

Meta Description: Asia leads global clean energy growth, but financing the transition requires trillions in new capital. Explore how green bonds, ESG funds, and public banks are reshaping renewable investment across the region. Introduction Asia is at the center of the global energy transition—both as the largest driver of renewable capacity growth and as the region with the largest remaining fossil pipeline. Delivering on decarbonization pledges will require massive capital mobilization into solar, wind, storage, grids, and low-carbon fuels. While clean energy investment in Asia has accelerated since 2020, a significant financing gap remains, especially in emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia. This article examines how green bonds, ESG investment, and development finance institutions (DFIs) are reshaping the funding landscape for renewables in Asia, and what constraints still limit the flow of capital. How Much Investment Does Asia Need? According to the International En...

Meta Description: Government policy remains the key driver of Asia’s renewable energy growth. Learn how feed-in tariffs, auctions, and carbon goals shape the region’s transition. Introduction Asia’s renewable energy transformation would not exist without strong policy intervention. From China’s state-led planning to market-driven auctions in India and feed-in tariff schemes in Vietnam, governments are shaping how fast — and how sustainably — the region decarbonizes. In 2025, the balance between policy ambition and market design defines success across Asia’s diverse economies. Feed-in Tariffs and Auctions: Two Paths to Growth In the early 2010s, feed-in tariffs (FiTs) drove renewable investment in Asia, guaranteeing fixed purchase rates for developers. Vietnam’s FiT created a solar boom, adding 16 GW in under two years. Malaysia and Thailand followed similar programs with rapid rooftop adoption. Now, many countries are shifting to competitive auctions, which attract lower-cost b...

Meta Description: Hydropower and modern energy storage systems are key to Asia’s renewable energy reliability. Learn how pumped storage, batteries, and hybrid systems support regional grids. Introduction While solar and wind dominate headlines, hydropower and energy storage remain Asia’s backbone for grid stability. With intermittent renewables increasing, countries are investing heavily in pumped-storage hydro and advanced battery technologies to maintain reliability, frequency, and peak demand coverage. Hydropower: Asia’s Legacy Renewable Asia accounts for nearly 50% of the world’s hydropower capacity, led by China, India, and Southeast Asia’s river systems. China: Over 390 GW hydro installed, including the iconic Three Gorges Dam and new pumped storage plants under the 14th Five-Year Plan. India: 46 GW hydropower capacity, with new projects in the Himalayas and Northeast regions. Southeast Asia: The Mekong River basin powers Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, though environmental ...

Meta Description: Wind energy in Asia is entering a new growth phase, led by China, India, Japan, and Vietnam. Explore the trends, policies, and challenges shaping Asia’s wind sector. Introduction Wind power is fast becoming the next frontier of Asia’s clean energy expansion, complementing the region’s solar dominance. As turbine technology advances and governments commit to net-zero targets, both onshore and offshore wind projects are gaining scale across the continent. However, success varies significantly by country — shaped by geography, grid infrastructure, and policy frameworks. China’s Unmatched Wind Energy Scale China is the global leader in wind power, accounting for more than half of the world’s newly installed capacity in 2024. Total capacity: Over 400 GW of onshore and offshore wind combined. Offshore wind: Rapid expansion in coastal provinces such as Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Fujian. Technology edge: China’s turbine manufacturers (e.g., Goldwind, MingYang) now compet...

  Meta Description: Asia is leading the world in renewable energy growth. Explore 2025’s trends, investments, and technologies shaping the region’s clean energy transition. Introduction Asia is now the epicenter of global renewable energy development, accounting for over half of the world’s installed renewable capacity. From China’s vast solar farms to India’s green hydrogen projects and ASEAN’s growing wind and hydro portfolio, 2025 marks a decisive point in the continent’s transition. This article examines key trends, investment patterns, and policy developments driving Asia’s renewable momentum. Asia’s Renewable Energy Capacity Overview According to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Asia represented roughly 52% of global renewable capacity by the end of 2024, driven primarily by China, India, and Japan. China remains the regional anchor, with over 1,300 GW of renewable capacity, nearly 70% of which comes from hydro and solar power. India targets...