Investment Opportunities for Low Carbon Transition: Advancing Sustainability in Power Systems of China

Muhammad Mohsin and Robina Iram

Chapter 8 in Green Finance and Energy Transition in ASEAN, 2026, pp 235-260 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: This study bridges the domains of low-carbon transition and green finance, exploring strategic investment opportunities within China’s power systems against the backdrop of global climate change. As the largest carbon emitter globally, China’s commitments to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 are pivotal to international sustainability efforts. By employing secondary data analysis and insights from green finance and fintech innovations, the research highlights investment prospects in renewable energy infrastructure, energy storage technologies, and electric vehicle ecosystems. The modernization of power grids, coupled with fintech-enabled financial tools, emerges as a cornerstone for sustainable energy transitions. The study further evaluates the integration of green finance policies with advanced technologies to foster eco-friendly investments, reduce systemic financial risks, and support carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The findings emphasize the role of regulatory frameworks, policy incentives, and financial innovations in promoting environmentally sustainable energy systems. This research provides a roadmap for investors to align strategically with China’s low-carbon objectives, blending green finance principles with technological advancements to reshape the country’s power industry. The study contributes to the global dialogue on combating climate change by focusing on the intersection of finance, technology, and energy sustainability in China.

Keywords: Green Finance; Energy Transition; ASEAN; Carbon Neutrality; Renewable Energy; Sustainable Finance; Climate Finance; Energy Policy; Green Bonds; Net-Zero; Transition Finance; Clean Energy Investment; Sustainable Development; Decarbonization; Climate Change Mitigation; ESG (Environmental; Social; and Governance); Low-Carbon Economy; Energy Markets; Financial Mechanisms for Sustainability; Energy Efficiency; Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Energy; Carbon Pricing; Policy and Regulation; Just Transition; Green Sukuk; Sustainable Infrastructure; Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); Institutional Investors in Clean Energy; Green Investment Strategies; Financing Renewable Energy; Southeast Asia Energy Policy; China Energy Investment; ASEAN Climate Goals; Energy Security in ASEAN; COP28 and Energy Transition; COP29; Economic Growth and Green Energy; Sustainable Power Systems; Carbon Markets in Asia; Green Hydrogen in ASEAN; Electrification and Smart Grids (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G23 O13 Q01 Q40 Q50 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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