# Southeast Asia

Type: region

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/southeast-asia
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## Timeline

- **2030**: India's 500 GW non-fossil capacity target — Long-term goal backed by Renewable Purchase Obligations and Green Open Access Rules, signaling a predictable investment trajectory.
- **2026-06**: IEA releases report on India's clean energy success — The International Energy Agency cites India as a model for South-East Asia, while warning of energy security risks from the West Asia conflict.
- **2025**: India achieves 50% non-fossil power capacity — Target met five years early, driven by solar and wind constituting three-fourths of new capacity.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 30% Southeast Asia coal capacity rise threatens climate goals after Iran war
2026-07-12 12:06:02 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Iran war’s energy disruptions are reversing hard-won climate progress as Asian countries expand coal power capacity by up to 30% by 2030. Record global coal generation and soaring investments signal that energy security is shoving decarbonization aside.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/30-pct-southeast-asia-coal-capacity-climate-threat-iran-war

### India hits 50% non-fossil power target 5 years early, IEA touts blueprint for SE Asia
2026-06-20 00:52:38 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India’s achievement of 50% non-fossil capacity in 2025, five years ahead of schedule, offers a replicable model for South-East Asia’s energy transition amid geopolitical threats, says the IEA.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-clean-energy-lessons-se-asia-iea

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