Transforming the energy that powers APAC
The Asia-Pacific is the world’s leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and also a leading source of climate change solutions. To accelerate and scale renewable energy, we must work together. It is only through regional collaboration that industry can deliver the energy transition at the pace required, and in an inclusive way.
About us
We are the peak industry forum for renewable energy in the Asia-Pacific. Initiated by the Smart Energy Council (Australia) and launched in 2024 at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, we foster genuine collaboration to drive renewable adaptation across the region. Our mission is to make our regional climate action hopes a reality by delivering real solutions, real projects, real investments and real jobs.
‘The opportunity is for us to collaborate and change the lives of billions’
John Grimes, Founder and CEO, Renewable Energy Council Asia-Pacific
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Frequently asked questions
The Renewable Energy Council Asia-Pacific (RECAP) is a peak industry forum for renewable energy. We provide a vital hub that connects industry capability with governments and investors to accelerate climate solutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
We are a co-designed, co-led initiative, incubated by the Smart Energy Council (Australia). Our headquarters will be based in Indonesia, with project hubs throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Achieving widespread access to renewable energy in the Asia-Pacific region is a vital challenge and opportunity. Although some of the region’s more advanced economies have made significant progress, regional disparities in resources, capability and readiness create uneven progress. It is often the countries that are most affected by climate change and that stand to benefit the most from renewable energy, that are least able to afford the solutions.
To overcome these challenges and scale renewable energy across the Asia-Pacific region, regional cooperation across industry, government and investment is crucial. This includes cooperation on knowledge, research and development, projects, and financing.
To 2050, solar and offshore wind supply chain investments in Asia-Pacific represent a more than US$1 trillion opportunity, with 75% of this staying in local economies – creating new jobs in manufacturing, installation and maintenance throughout the region.
Renewables improve access to energy, particularly in underserved and remote communities – improving living standards and access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities.
Renewable energy reduces air pollution which improves public health. It also boosts energy security by allowing people to generate their own power, increasing their resilience to environmental and economic shocks.
RECAP connects renewable energy industry innovation and capability with projects and finance throughout the Asia-Pacific. We can support your business to identify opportunities and foster connections, enabling you to scale your solutions for broad, regional benefit.
We are actively engaging with governments, investors and industry throughout the Asia-Pacific. To explore opportunities or initiate a project or hub in your country, please contact us directly: ceo@recap.asia
We welcome partnership interest from non-government organisations, development banks, think tanks, industry leaders, academic institutions and other aligned organisations.
Get involved
Now is a critical time for governments and industry across the Asia-Pacific region to work together to catalyse climate-critical innovation, finance and projects. To explore foundational participation, funding or to suggest a project, please contact us directly.
Our priorities
Collaboration
Enabling critical discussions between industry, government and society on the renewable energy transition in the Asia-Pacific.
Knowledge
Sharing knowledge and providing practical training in renewable grid integration, energy storage and more.
Manufacturing and innovation
Driving regional investment in renewable energy research and development and turning research into reality.
Investment and projects
Showcasing economic and employment opportunities, mobilising public and private capital and matching projects to finance.
Success stories
Celebrating real stories of success, amplifying key voices in APAC and playing a leading role in the global conversation.
