Global South’s Renewables Surge — Clean-Energy Growth Accelerates Worldwide

• Countries across the Global South — from Asia to Africa and Latin America — accelerate solar and renewables growth, boosting global green transition.

A new global analysis highlights a powerful shift: renewable energy growth is increasingly being driven by nations in the Global South. From East Asia to Africa and Latin America, countries are ramping up solar, wind and battery deployments — even as some traditional markets slow down.

For many emerging economies, renewables offer a dual benefit: fast-growing electricity demand can be met without fossil-fuel dependence, while new infrastructure generates jobs and strengthens energy independence. Domestic solar manufacturing, distributed PV systems, and grid flexibility projects are all part of this wave.

The trend also reflects shifting global capital flows. As developed economies grapple with inflation, regulatory uncertainty or grid saturation, investors increasingly look toward high-growth areas where renewables are still under-penetrated — offering attractive yields and long-term stable returns.

For the global clean-energy transition, this decentralised “green wave” matters: it spreads climate-friendly infrastructure broadly, reduces global emissions, and builds resilience across diverse economies. It also diversifies the geographic footprint of renewables, making supply chains and energy security more global and equitable.

If momentum continues, the coming decade could see most new renewable capacity installed outside traditional powerhouses, reshaping global energy markets and geopolitical dynamics.