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India–ASEAN Power Trading and Regional Grid Connectivity: Status, Challenges, and Policy Innovations Required for Acceleration

India–ASEAN Power Trading and Regional Grid Connectivity: Status, Challenges, and Policy Innovations Required for Acceleration
Date:
30 May 2025
Category:
Connectivity, Trade
Authors:
Bhupendra Kumar Singh, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Rakesh Kumar Agarwal
Tags:
grid connectivity, energy security, sustainability, regional cooperation, Cross-border power trade

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Advancing power trade requires efficient grid connectivity. In 2018, India launched the One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative, which aims to connect India to Southeast Asia – facilitating increased power trade. Despite many challenges, such as regulatory disparities, infrastructure limitations, and geopolitical complexities, regional grid connectivity between India and Southeast Asia would bring many opportunities for investment, technology transfer, and employment generation. To achieve these, strategic interventions are required to harmonise regulatory frameworks, invest in advanced infrastructure, and foster diplomatic engagement.

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