Asia’s Green Energy Push Accelerates as China and India Expand Solar Investment

Baasma Wafa  Jadetimes Staff

B. Wafa is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Asia

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Image Credit: Asian Insiders

Asia's two biggest economies, India and China, are increasing their investments in renewable energy as part of a wider regional push toward sustainability and climate resilience.

The two countries have, in recent weeks, made significant announcements in solar infrastructure. China laid out plans for a 100-gigawatt solar mega-grid across its western provinces, while India has pledged 40 gigawatts of solar capacity by 2027, with special emphasis on rural electrification and urban clean energy access.

These are not climate choices—these are economic choices, commented Dr. Sunita Rajan, who is an energy economist working out of Singapore. "Asia is positioning itself to be a world leader in clean technology.

The news follows Asian countries under increasing pressure to reduce emissions as climate-related disasters rise, such as lethal floods, droughts, and heatwaves. Southeast Asia is also taking action, with Vietnam and Indonesia initiating regional solar partnerships supported by international investment.

Analysts say the shift reflects both environmental urgency and the growing economic potential of renewables, particularly as costs for solar panels and battery storage continue to fall.

The International Energy Agency predicts that Asia will contribute more than 50% of the world's renewable energy growth by 2030.