Iran War Accelerates Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Push

Several countries in Asia have recognised the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports and support energy diversification. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly reduced fuel trade in recent months, leading to fears of shortages as countries worldwide scramble to find different suppliers and switch to alternative energy sources. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has previously pointed out the significant potential Asia has to increase its renewable energy capacity, and…