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Apr 2026
Economics of coal versus renewables in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis
The conflict in Iran has spiked oil and gas prices, driving a gas-to-coal shift that pushed Asia’s coal benchmark 20% above pre-war levels. Replacing planned gas expansions with solar and storage instead of coal could save ASEAN $4 billion by 2030 while providing essential price stability.
Apr 2026
Thai households with rooftop solar already save on bills. Raising the net billing cap could mean they save 77% more than households without
As the Iran war pushes up power prices, raising the cap on Thailand's net billing policy will cut household bills and encourage rooftop solar uptake.
Mar 2026
Middle East conflict underscores the urgency for Pacific Island Countries to electrify and switch to renewables
Dependent on imported diesel for most of their power, Pacific Island countries like Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga could see refined fuel import costs rise to up to 11% of GDP as prices soar.
Mar 2026
Conflict in the Middle East is compounding the cost of Bangladesh’s delayed energy transition
Fossil fuel volatility is tipping Bangladesh into yet another energy crisis. Rapid deployment of renewable energy would reduce its exposure to repeated supply shocks.
Mar 2026
Solar could help Vietnam avoid almost USD 600 million from coal and gas imports, as Iran war drives up energy prices
Vietnam's solar boom means the country has a stronger buffer against rising energy imports prices resulting from geopolitical crises.
Nov 2025
Australia’s climate finance to Southeast Asia lags behind China
China has provided ten times more climate finance to Southeast Asia than Australia, underscoring Beijing’s growing influence in the run-up to COP30.