ABSTRACT

The Routledge Handbook of Energy in Asia presents a comprehensive review of the unprecedented growth of Asian energy over the past quarter of a century. It provides insightful analysis into variation across the continent, whilst highlighting areas of cross-learning and regional cooperation between the developed and developing countries of Asia. Prepared by a team of leading international experts, this book not only captures the East Asian domination, particularly that of China, but also highlights the growing influence of South Asia and the ASEAN.

Organised into four parts, the sections include:

  • the demand for energy in the region and its main drivers at the sector level;
  • developments in energy supply, including fossil fuels and renewable energy sources;
  • energy policies and issues such as sector reform and climate change;
  • the transition to a low carbon pathway.

This handbook offers a complete picture of Asian energy, covering supply and demand, as well as contemporary challenges in the sector. As such, it is a valuable resource for students and scholars of energy policy, Environmental Studies, and Asian Studies.

part 1|116 pages

Energy use in Asia

part 2|102 pages

Energy supply in Asia

chapter 8|17 pages

Oil in Asia

chapter 10|11 pages

The role of coal in Asia

chapter 12|16 pages

On-grid solar energy in Asia

Status, policies, and future prospects

chapter 14|13 pages

Hydropower in Asia

part 3|92 pages

Energy policy issues in Asia

chapter 15|20 pages

Rethinking electricity sector reform in South Asia

Balancing economic and environmental objectives

chapter 18|12 pages

Energy security issues in Asia

chapter 19|12 pages

Sustainable energy infrastructure for Asia

Policy framework for responsible financing and investment

chapter 20|15 pages

Developing Asia’s response to climate change

Reshaping energy policy to promote low carbon development

part 4|116 pages

Energy in a carbon-constrained world

chapter 21|18 pages

Interactions of global climate institutions with national energy policies

An analysis of the climate policy landscape in China, India, Indonesia, and Japan

chapter 25|32 pages

Financing energy access in Asia

chapter 26|14 pages

Socio-technical innovation systems

A new way forward for pro-poor energy access policy and practice

chapter 27|4 pages

Concluding remarks