A low-carbon energy transition requires the mobilisation and establishment of capital flows to energy generation and energy efficiency improvements. Photo: Reuters
A low-carbon energy transition requires the mobilisation and establishment of capital flows to energy generation and energy efficiency improvements. Photo: Reuters
Dharish David
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Asian Angle by Dharish David and Matthew LoCastro

For Asia, low-carbon energy is both a priority and one of the greatest regional challenges

  • Asia will make up two-thirds of global energy demand growth by 2025, meaning private capital needs to flow into low-carbon projects
  • A survey by The Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (ERIA) revealed a lack of information on finance and gaps in de-risking investment opportunities in this sector

Dharish David and Matthew LoCastro

Updated: 2:53pm, 24 Feb, 2020

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A low-carbon energy transition requires the mobilisation and establishment of capital flows to energy generation and energy efficiency improvements. Photo: Reuters
A low-carbon energy transition requires the mobilisation and establishment of capital flows to energy generation and energy efficiency improvements. Photo: Reuters
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