How much solar energy saved Asian countries in 2022?

Solar generation helped avoid at least US$34 billion in seven Asian countries in the first half of 2022. Estimated fossil fuel costs avoided by 7 key Asian countries in the first half of 2022 due to solar generation. Asian countries in top 10 for solar capacity globally in 2021.

Does Asia need solar power?

Asia’s growing energy demand has often been framed through the lens of its coal, gas or nuclear dependence, but solar power is growing rapidly across the region. Over the last decade China, India, South Korea, Viet Nam and Japan have significantly increased the share of solar power in their respective energy mixes.

What is the cheapest power source in Asia?

Utility PV emerged as the cheapest power source in 11 out of 15 countries in the Asia Pacific,” said Sooraj Narayan, Senior Research Analyst, APAC Power & Renewables at Wood Mackenzie. The new-build solar project costs will drop another 20% by 2030, driven by falling module prices and increasing oversupply from China.

Will solar power grow in Asian countries in 2022?

This study explores the growth of solar power in seven key Asian countries, the potential for future growth and the avoided fossil fuel costs due to solar electricity generation between January and June 2022. The report was jointly developed by Ember, CREA and IEEFA.

What is a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy estimate?

Estimates the energy production of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to easily develop estimates of the performance of potential PV installations. Operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.

How did solar power help save money in 2022?

While gas and coal prices soared in 2022, the growth of solar power across China, India, Japan, South Korea, Viet Nam, the Philippines and Thailand helped avoid using costly fossil fuels.