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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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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