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Issue 168: S-E Asia’s attainable smart grid; new GRESB rankings show progress

This week in ESG: US$11 billion can deliver Asean smart grid, says think tank; average scores improve in real estate sustainability benchmark

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Oct 24, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • South-east Asia loses about US$2.41 per kilowatt hour of unserved energy on average, says Ember.
    • South-east Asia loses about US$2.41 per kilowatt hour of unserved energy on average, says Ember. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    Energy transition

    Smart grid within reach for Asean

    Variable renewable energy (VRE) may offer South-east Asia one of the most optimal ways to feed its fast-growing hunger for electricity, but the region will have to upgrade its grid to capture that potential.

    Fortunately, recent reports suggest that the cost of doing so is not prohibitive.

    ESG Insightsenergy transitionRenewable energyAsean Power GridElectricityReal estatesustainable investingESG

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