Navigating the Coal Transition in Asia: Challenges, Lessons, Pathways
A delayed phase-out of approximately 1,700 GW of coal-fired power plants presents the biggest challenge for the Asian region in reaching net zero by mid-century. Encouragingly, halting coal financing has been one of the most significant factors in preventing the construction of new coal-fired power plants, helping the region substantially reduce its pipeline of coal projects over the past decade. Given the urgency and complexity of the coal transition, which involves a combination of technical, financial, and social factors, this brief aims to provide an overview of the key challenges and gaps in phasing out coal-fired generation in the region and to discuss strategies, solutions, and best practices for reducing coal use in the energy system.
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