Microgrids: Helping to bring reliable, accessible and clean energy to Asia

摘要

Energy demand across Asia is surging and expected to grow by two-thirds by 2040, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. At the same time, more than 65 million people mostly in Southeast Asia are without adequate or reliable access to electricity. How does Asia solve its energy supply and demand dilemma? We are at a critical juncture. Managed well, the potential benefits of energy expansion can boost economies and improve quality of life for millions of people. Alternatively, a poorly managed transition that relies on traditional energy sources can pose environmental and economic risks where it impacts on natural capital or communities.