The continent is not only the largest power consumer and producer; it has also become the primary geopolitical arena for next-generation energy technologies.
Recent reports mark a historic milestone: In 2024, low-carbon sources (renewables plus nuclear) surpassed 40% of global electricity generation for the first time, driven by an explosive buildout of solar and wind. This achievement – underwritten by trillions of dollars of investment and rapid innovation – offers a credible path toward a postcarbon economy. Yet the larger picture is more sobering: over half of the world’s electricity is still produced by burning fossil fuels, and Asia sits at the center of this paradox – both the champion of the green transition and its greatest obstacle.
