4 FAQs about New Energy Storage Policies in Southeast Asia

Do policy-makers in Southeast Asia and China know about energy transitions?

Moreover, anecdotal evidence suggests that policy- and decision-makers in southeast Asia and China are less familiar with the concept. Other concerns, such as overall economic development or energy security, often take precedence over energy transitions – particularly just energy transitions – in regional policy debates.

How can Southeast Asia achieve a net zero emissions energy system?

Achieving a just, equitable and orderly transition to a net zero emissions energy system in Southeast Asia requires actions at the national and regional levels, and strong international financial and technical support. This is explicitly recognised in many policy and strategy documents.

Can appliance policy help reduce electricity demand in Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia experienced another crippling heat wave in 2024, during which, Thailand saw record power demand, and Viet Nam's state-run utility made appeals to the public to reduce their electricity consumption due to the unprecedented peak demand. Appliance policy can help mitigate this demand in the future.

Is Southeast Asia facing energy security risks?

Today's policy settings leave Southeast Asia facing significant energy security risks. In the STEPS, Southeast Asia's annual oil import bill surpasses USD 200 billion by mid-century, up from USD 130 billion today, and the region is set to become a net importer of gas by the late 2020s.

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