Southeast Asia’s rising power demand presents a major opportunity to scale clean energy. Since 2021, electricity consumption in the region has increased by around 25%, yet paradoxically, 70–80% of that new demand has been met by coal and gas rather than solar or wind. Why aren’t Southeast Asian markets capturing this opportunity to attract more green investment?
This report reviews the region’s latest transition efforts and identifies six practical levers that can help markets and policymakers pave the way for greater renewable investment.