Does ASEAN need energy storage?

The ASEAN energy storage landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the region's ambitious renewable energy goals and growing energy demands. The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) projects the region's total final energy consumption to increase by 146% by 2040, highlighting the urgent need for robust energy storage systems.

Does ASEAN have a policy for promoting battery energy storage?

According to the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Policy Brief: Enabling Policies for Promoting Battery Energy Storage in ASEAN, only a few AMS have related policies. For instance, Thailand’s Ministry of Energy presented its ‘Energy 4.0’ strategy by integrating disruptive energy technologies such as energy storage systems.

What is the ASEAN Energy Centre?

The Centre accelerates the integration of energy strategies within ASEAN by providing relevant information and expertise to ensure the necessary energy policies and programmes are in harmony with the economic growth and the environmental sustainability of the region.

How is ASEAN transforming its energy landscape?

The ASEAN region is witnessing a significant transformation in its energy landscape, driven by ambitious renewable energy storage targets and the need for grid modernization.

Why does Southeast Asia need flexible energy storage solutions?

Southeast Asia's exponential growth in electricity demand, averaging over 6% annually over the past two decades, has created an urgent need for reliable and flexible energy storage solutions. This surge in demand is primarily driven by increasing ownership of household appliances and rising consumption of goods and services across the region.

What will ASEAN's Energy Outlook look like in 2040?

As the 6th ASEAN Energy Outlook foretells, ASEAN’s Total Final Energy Consumption (TFEC) projects to increase by 38 per cent by 2025 and 146 per cent by 2040, from 375 Mtoe in 2017 to 922 million or megatonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2040.