Energy and Cleantech

Asia represents one of the world’s most dynamic markets for clean energy and green technology. With rising energy consumption, growing public and private interest in decarbonization, and strong government policy support, the region is rapidly scaling its cleantech ecosystem.

Strong government backing for sustainability

Most major Asian economies have committed to net-zero or carbon neutrality targets, and are rolling out national strategies, subsidies, and preferential policies to encourage renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency technologies.

Supply chain opportunities across renewables

Asia is a global manufacturing hub for solar panels, wind turbines, EV components, and energy storage systems. This creates not just demand for innovation but also cost-effective opportunities for production, localization, and technology deployment.

Emerging financing options for ESG-aligned projects

From green bonds and blended finance to foreign investor incentives and multilateral funding, Asia’s financial landscape is evolving to support sustainable infrastructure and clean energy initiatives at scale.

Asia’s cleantech sector is still developing but offers early-mover advantages for investors and operators that can navigate local regulations and position their solutions within long-term government sustainability goals.

Cleantech companies typically enter via joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned entities, or partnerships with local developers. Market entry requires careful attention to local licensing, environmental impact assessment processes, and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Yes. Many Asian countries offer incentives such as:

• Tax breaks on renewable energy investments
• Incentives for clean technology imports
• Grants for R&D or sustainable development
• Priority licensing or zone-based benefits

Each country has unique thresholds and procedures. For example:

• China emphasizes carbon accounting and permits
• Vietnam requires EIA registration before project approval
• India mandates annual reporting for pollution control
• Local variations must be factored into project timelines and cost structures.

Some of the most common include:

• Fragmented regulatory environments
• Local sourcing or localization demands
• Unclear tax treatment of sustainability incentives
• Navigating joint ventures or local partnerships

We help address these with tailored structuring and compliance strategies.

In some countries, yes—especially when land use, permits, or local approvals are involved. We help you assess:

• Local ownership requirements
• JV structuring and risk
• Compliance with foreign investment restrictions
• Project control and exit strategy design