00:00What happens when the clean energy boom depends on a handful of suppliers?
00:04That is a growing concern for Southeast Asia, according to the International Energy Agency.
00:09The region's electricity demand is rising rapidly as factories electrify,
00:14air conditioning expands, electric vehicles spread, and data centers consume more power.
00:20According to energy think tank Ember, Southeast Asian countries spent more than
00:25$20 billion on Chinese-made clean energy products so far in 2026.
00:30China is the world's leading supplier of many technologies,
00:33including solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles.
00:37But relying heavily on a limited number of suppliers
00:40can leave countries more exposed to disruptions and changing market conditions.
00:45The challenge is not simply producing more clean electricity.
00:49Countries also need reliable access to the equipment that makes it possible.
00:53Diversifying supply chains and strengthening domestic manufacturing could help improve resilience.
00:58As electricity demand grows, energy security will depend on both the power countries generate
01:04and the technology they can reliably obtain.
01:07Disclosure.
01:08This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
