Accelerating ASEAN''s energy transition in the power sector
Summary Faced with energy transition objectives, the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have technology options to decarbonize
Summary Faced with energy transition objectives, the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have technology options to decarbonize
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Faced with energy transition objectives, the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have technology options to decarbonize power sector. This study investigates the hypothetical decarbonization pathways for ASEAN’s power sector.
The ASEAN Power Grid incorporates both renewable and non-renewable energy sources, depending on each country’s available resources and trading agreements. ASEAN countries’ future power development plans aim to significantly scale up renewable energy, much of which remains untapped and unevenly distributed across the region.
Without action, the region could face power shortages, higher electricity costs, and increased dependence on fossil fuels. Given that some ASEAN countries have surplus energy while others face shortages, a regional grid would enable efficient power sharing ensuring a more reliable and balanced energy supply.
A 100% renewable power system is possible and feasible for ASEAN, but it does call for much greater scaling of renewable energy and international co-ordination for system operation, with costs only 5% higher than in the 90% renewable case. Power capacity will need to grow at pace to ensure that electricity needs are met out to 2050.