Coal Power Phase-Out in Asia:Economic, Financial, and Policy Perspectives

Edited by Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary

in World Scientific Books from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: This book explores one of the most pressing challenges confronting Asian economies — the gradual transition away from coal-fired power generation. It provides a comprehensive and evidence-based analysis of how coal-dependent countries can accelerate the shift toward cleaner energy while safeguarding economic stability, energy security, and social inclusion.

Keywords: Coal Phase-Out; Coal-Fired Power Plant; CFPP; Energy Transition; Just Transition; Transition Finance; Green Finance; Climate Finance; Renewable Energy; Clean Energy Investment; Sustainable Finance; ESG (Environmental; Social; and Governance); Low-Carbon Economy; Decarbonization; Climate Change Mitigation; Net-Zero; Carbon Neutrality; Energy Policy; Policy and Regulation; Power Purchase Agreements (PPA); Stranded Assets; Blended Finance; Green Bonds; Green Sukuk; Sustainable Infrastructure; Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); Institutional Investors in Clean Energy; Green Investment Strategies; Financing Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Financing; Energy Efficiency; Grid Modernization; Electrification; Smart Grids; Energy Markets; Energy Security; Energy Transition Risks; Carbon Pricing; Carbon Markets; Coal Retirement Strategies; Decarbonization Pathways; Low-Carbon Technologies; Climate-Aligned Investments; Sustainable Power Systems; Economic Growth and Green Energy; Climate Policy Instruments; Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Energy; Energy Investment Risk; Southeast Asia Energy Policy; Asia Climate Goals; China Energy Investment; South Asia Energy Policy; ASEAN Energy Policy; Emerging Markets Energy Transition; Just Transition Policy; Climate Risk Management; Sustainable Energy Finance; Transition Incentives; Renewable Energy Integration; Energy System Transformation; Fossil Fuel Phase-Out; Coal Dependence; Energy Sector Reform; Climate and Energy Governance; Decarbonization Finance; Climate Mitigation Finance; Renewable Energy Policy; Social Inclusion in Energy Transition; Energy Transition Modelling; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O44 Q40 Q41 Q48 Q50 Q54 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9789819827855
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 2 The Evolving Policy, Financial, and Institutional Landscape of Coal Phase-Out in Developing Asia , pp 7-38

Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary and Lilu Vandercamme

Ch 3 Research Design and Methodology for Studying Coal Phase-Out in Developing Asia , pp 39-68

Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Lilu Vandercamme and Kenshiro Mori

Ch 4 Accelerating Coal Power Plant Transition: Economics and Financial Insights from Bangladesh , pp 69-96

Sakib Bin Amin, Fardin Anwod Ayshi, Farhan Khan and Md. Shahriar Mahmud Mobin

Ch 5 Economic and Financial Pathways for Accelerating Coal Power Plant Transition: Evidence from Indonesia , pp 97-122

Maxensius Tri Sambodo

Ch 6 Accelerating Malaysia’s Coal Phase-Out: Economic, Financial, and Policy Pathways for an Inclusive Energy Transition , pp 123-150

Bawani Lelchumanan

Ch 7 Economic and Financial Pathways for Accelerating Coal Power Plant Transition: Evidence from Pakistan , pp 151-167

Muhammad Haris

Ch 8 Empirical Study and Policy Recommendations for Accelerating Coal Power Phase-Out in Asia , pp 169-198

Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary and Lilu Vandercamme

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