How can the South Asian power grid benefit from interconnection?

The development of policies on national climate change and renewable energy will also need to be linked to the development of the South Asian power grid in order to take advantage of opportunities aforded by interconnection, especially as renewables gain a higher share of generation.

What role does a power grid play in South Asia?

The role played by an interconnected power grid for South Asia in boosting renewable energy, enhancing afordability and access while lowering emissions will have a bearing on the subregion’s eforts to achieve the SDGs.

How renewables are emerging in South Asia?

In several countries in South Asia, renewables are emerging at large scale in new capacity additions. India’s national policy commitment will see the implementation of 60 GW of wind and 100 GW of solar power generation by 2022.

How can South Asia achieve the SDGs?

For the purpose of implementing the SDGs, energy is interlinked with international cooperation in finance, data, technology and policy for energy sustainability. In South Asia, cooperation and partnership is a principle for energy sustainability and SDG achievement through regional cooperation opportunities including CBET.

Can South Asia meet 100 per cent of its electricity needs?

The renewable energy resource potential of the region outlined in this chapter indicates that eventually South Asia could meet up to 100 per cent of its electricity needs through renewables,12 helped by declining costs, interconnection and supportive policies.

Does energy connectivity contribute to the integration of South Asia?

Energy connectivity can make a substantial contribution to the overall integration of South Asia. This report examines the status and prospects of CBET in South Asia, the benefits generated and how they are distributed across the three pillars of sustainable development.