Francesco La Camera

THE WRITER IS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY (IRENA)

Renewable energy has become the most cost-competitive option for new power generation in many markets.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

A new decisive moment for renewable energy

Decentralised, regionally integrated energy systems grounded in renewables offer greater predictability

As Asean countries enjoy post-pandemic growth, energy demand is rising sharply.

Interconnection, not isolation, is Asean’s US$4.8 trillion lever

Accelerating the energy transition could boost the region’s GDP, showing that sustainable growth is possible