Southeast asia energy storage prospects

Is energy access improving in Southeast Asia?

Energy access has been improving in Southeast Asia in recent years: around 95% of households today have electricity and 70% have clean cooking solutions such as liquefied petroleum gas and improved cook stoves. However, these shares remain very low in Cambodia and Myanmar, and the recent surge in commodity prices threatens to set back progress.

What affects Southeast Asia's Energy Prospects?

Since the last edition of this report, the energy prospects for Southeast Asia have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, new energy and climate policy commitments and, most recently, high and volatile prices exacerbated by the Russian Federation’s (hereafter, “Russia”) invasion of Ukraine.

Are energy security and affordability a concern in Southeast Asia?

Expectations for the rapid growth in electricity consumption raise significant concerns about energy security and affordability in Southeast Asia.

Is energy demand increasing in Southeast Asia?

Energy demand in Southeast Asia has increased on average by around 3% a year over the past two decades, and this trend continues to 2030 under today’s policy settings in the STEPS. Southeast Asian countries are in different stages of their development, but almost all of their economies have more than doubled in size since 2000.

How long does energy storage last in Southeast Asia?

Within all the scenarios, the duration of storage is in the range of 0–38 h, which means hours or days of short-term energy storage are required in Southeast Asia rather than weeks or months of long-term, seasonal energy storage.

Does Southeast Asia have a high penetration of solar and wind energy resources?

The results show that, with support provided by STORES, the Southeast Asian electricity industry can achieve very high penetration (78%–97%) of domestic solar and wind energy resources. The levelised costs of electricity range from 55 to 115 U.S. dollars per megawatt-hour based on 2020 technology costs.