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title: "Southeast Asia faces $200B power demand surge amid grid risks"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286795830.md"
description: "Southeast Asia's power demand is expected to surge by over 100 TWh in four years, necessitating $200B in investments. Analysts warn of an $18B annual shortfall in grid investments by 2035, which could lead to delays and cancellations of renewable projects. In the past five years, up to 60% of renewable projects in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia have been scrapped due to regulatory and system challenges."
datetime: "2026-05-18T15:51:18.000Z"
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# Southeast Asia faces $200B power demand surge amid grid risks

Demand surge forecast: Power needs from green sectors in Southeast Asia are set to grow by over 100 TWh in four years, requiring $200B in investments. Grid gap warning: Analysts project an $18B annual shortfall in grid investments by 2035, risking delays and cancellations of renewable projects. Project cancellations rise: Up to 60% of renewables in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia were scrapped in five years due to system and regulatory hurdles.

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