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Issue 191: South-east Asia’s battery challenge; regional ESG debt issuance slows

This week in ESG: Asia’s renewable energy deployment at historic highs; South-east Asia new sustainable loans fall 46% in Q1 2026

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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    • Global additions of battery capacity grew by 46 per cent to 247 Gigawatt hours in 2025, says Ember.
    • Global additions of battery capacity grew by 46 per cent to 247 Gigawatt hours in 2025, says Ember. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    Energy transition

    How to charge for batteries in South-east Asia

    While the increasing adoption of green but intermittent electricity generation presents growth opportunities for energy storage solutions, realising that potential in South-east Asia requires public-private collaboration to overcome key hurdles.

    A report by energy think tank Ember highlights a historic rise in the use of renewable energy in Asia, led by China and India.

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