IRENA report: Southeast Asia can cover much of its energy demand with renewables

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Southeast Asia can save energy costs of up to USD 160 billion; addressing energy security and climate risks through energy transition, says IRENA.

Southeast Asian countries can meet their growing energy demand with renewables and cut 75% of their energy-related CO2 emissions by 2050, half of the emissions compared to today. Released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during the ASEAN Energy Ministerial, the 2nd edition of the Renewable Energy Outlook for ASEAN: Towards a regional energy transition shows that almost doubling renewable power by 2030 creates significant regional business and investment... ... More: Official Press Release IRENA

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IRENA, ASEAN, energy demand, renewable energy, costs, Asia, energy security, CO2 emissions, countries, ACE, energy transition