Aura Announces Largest Investment in Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Future : Aura Solution Company Limited
- Amy Brown
- Sep 14
- 11 min read
Phuket, Thailand – September 2025 – Aura Solution Company Limited, a leading global financial and investment advisory firm, has announced its largest-ever investment in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition. The move marks a milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability, regional resilience, and long-term economic growth.
Southeast Asia is projected to account for 25% of global energy demand growth by 2035, presenting both an opportunity and a challenge: meeting rising consumption while ensuring energy security and addressing climate risks. Aura’s investment will focus on renewable power generation, cross-border energy connectivity, and innovation in smart energy systems—initiatives aligned with ASEAN’s clean energy vision.
This landmark investment is expected to accelerate the region’s renewable infrastructure, create new jobs, enhance energy security, and expand access to affordable, reliable electricity for millions.
Kaan Eroz, Managing Director of Aura Solution Company Limited, stated:
Southeast Asia’s energy future will define global sustainability efforts. Aura is committed to building a cleaner, more resilient, and more prosperous future for the region.
Aura Solution Company Limited’s Clean Energy Investment Program
Aura Solution Company Limited’s initiative represents a multi-billion-dollar commitment to accelerating Southeast Asia’s energy transition. This landmark program will target strategic areas that combine infrastructure development, technology innovation, and sustainable financing to reshape the regional energy landscape.
1. Hydropower and Solar Expansion
Aura is allocating significant capital toward large-scale renewable generation projects, with a dual focus on hydropower and solar energy.
Hydropower Development: Supporting the construction and expansion of sustainable hydroelectric plants, with emphasis on minimizing ecological disruption and maximizing efficiency.
Floating Solar Systems: Financing state-of-the-art floating solar farms across reservoirs and water bodies, including the first large-scale 50 MW project in Sarawak, with expansion toward 1.5 GW capacity by 2030.
Diversified Renewable Portfolio: Investing in both ground-mounted and floating solar to strengthen supply resilience and ensure scalability across urban and rural communities.
2. Grid Modernization
Reliable grid infrastructure is essential to integrate renewable energy at scale. Aura is backing projects that modernize regional electricity networks through cutting-edge technology.
Smart Grid Deployment: Enhancing digital monitoring, predictive maintenance, and load management to reduce outages and improve efficiency.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Expanding Malaysia’s pioneering large-scale storage capacity, beginning with the Sejingkat Power Plant, to stabilize intermittent renewables and strengthen grid reliability.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): Scaling up smart meters to allow real-time monitoring, accurate billing, faster outage detection, and better demand management.
3. Nature-Based Solutions
Aura recognizes that the path to decarbonization goes beyond energy infrastructure—ecosystem restoration and bio-innovation are equally critical.
Mangrove Restoration & Peatland Conservation: Financing large-scale projects that restore natural carbon sinks while providing coastal protection against climate change impacts.
Biomass Conversion: Turning agricultural waste into sustainable biofuels, reducing emissions while creating new income streams for rural communities.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Investing in cutting-edge research and production of microalgae-based SAF, supporting decarbonization in aviation, one of the hardest-to-abate industries.
4. Cross-Border Connectivity
True energy security in Southeast Asia requires regional collaboration. Aura is dedicating resources to unlock ASEAN-wide integration through the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative.
Regional Interconnections: Supporting projects like the Borneo Grid, already linking Sarawak and West Kalimantan, with expansion plans to Brunei and Sabah.
Policy & Regulatory Alignment: Working alongside governments and institutions to harmonize standards for cross-border renewable trade.
Shared Infrastructure Financing: Creating investment frameworks for joint ventures that make large-scale transmission projects financially viable.
Strategic Impact
Through this historic initiative, Aura Solution Company Limited aims to deliver transformative results that will not only advance ASEAN’s clean energy agenda but also unlock new economic and social opportunities across the region.
1. Raising Renewable Energy’s Share
Current Status: As of 2024, renewable energy accounts for only 15.6% of Southeast Asia’s primary energy mix, below the ASEAN target of 23% by 2025.
Impact of Aura’s Initiative: With large-scale investments in hydropower, floating solar, and grid modernization, Aura’s projects will directly contribute to accelerating deployment and financing gaps.
Expected Outcome: By 2025, Aura’s supported projects aim to help ASEAN collectively cross the 23% renewable energy threshold and continue building momentum toward 40% renewable penetration by 2035.
2. Generating Green Employment
Job Creation Potential: The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that a full-scale clean energy transition in ASEAN could generate up to 66 million jobs by 2050.
Aura’s Contribution: Aura’s multi-billion-dollar program will catalyze employment across the clean energy value chain:
Construction & Operations: Thousands of jobs in renewable power plant development, from hydropower dams to floating solar farms.
Technology & Innovation: Skilled roles in battery storage systems, smart grid deployment, and AI-driven energy analytics.
Nature-Based Projects: Community-level jobs in mangrove restoration, biomass processing, and algae cultivation for sustainable aviation fuel.
Expected Outcome: Over the next two decades, Aura’s investments will support the creation of tens of millions of direct and indirect jobs, fostering inclusive growth and workforce upskilling across ASEAN.
3. Establishing Southeast Asia as a Global Clean Energy Hub
Regional Integration: By financing cross-border connectivity projects such as the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and the Borneo Grid, Aura will help transform Southeast Asia into a seamlessly connected renewable energy marketplace.
Innovation Leadership: With advancements in smart grid systems, large-scale energy storage, and bio-based fuels, the region will emerge as a global innovation hub for sustainable energy solutions.
Economic Growth: The combined effect of renewable infrastructure, job creation, and cross-border energy trade could add up to $5.3 trillion to ASEAN’s GDP by 2050.
Strategic Positioning: Beyond supplying local demand, ASEAN—backed by Aura’s investments—will be positioned to export clean energy and technology expertise globally, establishing itself as a leader in the world’s low-carbon economy.
In summary: Aura Solution Company Limited’s clean energy initiative is not only about powering homes and industries—it is about reshaping Southeast Asia’s energy future, creating prosperity for its people, and securing its role as a global leader in sustainable growth.
A Regional Game-Changer
This investment underscores Aura’s belief that Southeast Asia can be a global leader in the low-carbon transition. Already, more than 85,000 green jobs have been created in the region since 2019, and a full-scale energy transformation could generate 66 million new jobs and $5.3 trillion in GDP growth by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency.
By supporting platforms like the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF 4.0) in Sarawak on September 3–4, 2025, Aura aims to strengthen partnerships that turn ambition into tangible results.
Statement from Aura Solution Company Limited
"This is not only Aura’s largest clean energy investment—it is a defining moment for Southeast Asia’s future. By accelerating renewable deployment, advancing regional grid integration, and enabling nature-based climate solutions, Aura is proud to play a central role in building a sustainable, secure, and prosperous energy future for more than 700 million people across ASEAN. Together, we are not just financing projects—we are financing the future."
— Auranusa Jeeranont, Chief Financial Officer, Aura Solution Company Limited
With this historic investment, Aura Solution Company Limited reaffirms its mission: to empower nations, industries, and communities through sustainable finance that shapes a cleaner and more connected world.
Southeast Asia is Powering Up for a Clean Energy Future
Southeast Asia is at a pivotal energy crossroads. By 2035, the region is projected to account for 25% of global energy demand growth. Surging consumption, rising climate risks, and concerns over energy security are compelling governments, businesses, and regional institutions to rethink the energy mix, accelerate clean energy adoption, and strengthen long-term frameworks for cooperation and resilience.
Regional coordination is underway. The ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) is working to advance policy alignment, technical collaboration, and research across member states, while eight ASEAN countries have already committed to net-zero emissions goals. Yet, despite this momentum, the region’s current renewable energy share of 15.6% still lags behind the 23% target set for 2025—underscoring the need for greater investment in financing, grid infrastructure, and regulatory clarity.
To address these challenges, Sarawak Energy—Malaysia’s largest renewable developer and a leading regional utility—will host the fourth Sustainable and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF 4.0) in September 2025. Under the theme “Partnerships for Our Goals – Sustainable Growth & Prosperity for the Region,” the forum will bring together international stakeholders to accelerate cross-border collaboration and dialogue on Southeast Asia’s energy future.
Laying the Groundwork
A third of the region’s energy demand growth is expected to come from clean sources. Hydropower already provides nearly one-sixth of Southeast Asia’s electricity, but diversification is essential to building a flexible, secure, and sustainable energy system.
Malaysia is charting a bold path, targeting 40% renewable capacity by 2035. Sarawak Energy alone aims for 15 GW of generation by 2035, with at least 60% from renewables. This includes hydropower expansion and innovative solar solutions, such as the 50 MW floating solar project at Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant—the first of its kind in the country. By 2030, the company plans to deliver a combined 1.5 GW of ground-mounted and floating solar capacity, reinforcing its role as a clean energy leader.
Accelerating the Transition
Technology is accelerating Southeast Asia’s clean energy journey. Sarawak Energy is investing in smart grid systems, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, and large-scale energy storage to modernize networks and optimize efficiency. The launch of Malaysia’s first large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sejingkat Power Plant in 2024 marked a milestone. The BESS enhances grid resilience and enables better integration of intermittent renewables such as solar. Alongside digital innovation, nature-based solutions are being integrated into the energy strategy. Sarawak is advancing mangrove restoration, peatland conservation, and biomass development from agricultural waste. It is also pioneering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from microalgae, helping decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors while supporting local industry transformation.
Regional Unity
Clean energy is also central to Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030, which envisions the state as the “battery of Southeast Asia.” Through projects like the Borneo Grid—already linking Sarawak with West Kalimantan and with future connections to Sabah and Brunei—regional grid integration is steadily advancing.
At the broader level, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) seeks to interconnect all ten ASEAN nations by 2045. Deeper integration will allow cross-border renewable trade, boost reliability, and accelerate decarbonization across the region.
The stakes are high, but so are the opportunities. The International Energy Agency estimates that Southeast Asia’s energy transition could generate up to 66 million new jobs and $5.3 trillion in economic gains by 2050. Already, over 85,000 green jobs have been created since 2019, laying the foundation for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.
The Road Ahead
Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition is ambitious, but achievable. With stronger policy frameworks, international investment, and regional collaboration, the region can meet rising demand while steering toward a secure, inclusive, and low-carbon future for 700 million people. Platforms like SAREF 4.0, convening in Sarawak on September 3–4, 2025, are vital to transforming dialogue into delivery. Through bold partnerships and unified action, Southeast Asia can not only meet its renewable energy goals but also emerge as a global leader in the clean energy transition.
10 Transformative Impacts of Aura’s Clean Energy Investment
1. Affordable & Reliable Power Access
Millions of households across ASEAN still face either unreliable electricity or lack of access altogether. Aura’s clean energy investment will expand renewable capacity and strengthen grids, ensuring 24/7 reliable electricity in both urban and rural areas. Over time, renewables like solar and hydropower have lower operating costs than fossil fuels, which means households will spend less on energy. This shift not only improves living standards but also frees up family income for education, healthcare, and business opportunities.
2. Cleaner Air, Healthier Lives
Today, fossil fuels remain a dominant part of Southeast Asia’s energy mix, contributing to air pollution that causes respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and premature deaths. By replacing coal and oil with renewables, Aura’s initiative will dramatically cut particulate emissions, leading to healthier populations, reduced healthcare costs, and longer life expectancy. Cleaner cities will also become more livable and attractive for investment, tourism, and talent retention.
3. Massive Job Creation
The clean energy transition is one of the greatest job creators of the 21st century. Aura’s projects will generate millions of direct jobs in construction, operations, maintenance, and project management, while also creating indirect jobs in supply chains, technology, and services. Specialized roles in AI, energy analytics, storage systems, and green finance will foster a highly skilled workforce. This wave of employment will lift communities out of poverty, provide career paths for youth, and build a future-ready labor market.
4. Economic Growth & Regional Prosperity
The International Energy Agency estimates that ASEAN’s green energy transition could unlock $5.3 trillion in GDP growth by 2050. Aura’s multi-billion-dollar investment will play a catalytic role in achieving this by mobilizing additional capital, advancing innovation, and expanding industrial capacity. As renewables scale, ASEAN will become one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy economies, attracting foreign direct investment and enabling sustainable prosperity for over 700 million people.
5. Energy Security & Independence
ASEAN nations have long been vulnerable to global oil and gas price shocks due to reliance on imports. By investing in locally sourced renewable energy, Aura is helping countries reduce dependency on external supply chains. This energy independence strengthens national resilience, ensures price stability, and allows governments to redirect billions of dollars in fossil fuel imports toward domestic development priorities like education, infrastructure, and healthcare.
6. Climate Resilience & Emissions Reduction
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, facing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and agricultural disruptions. Aura’s investments will accelerate progress toward net-zero targets through renewable energy, large-scale reforestation, mangrove restoration, and bio-based fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). These solutions not only reduce emissions but also strengthen natural ecosystems, protect coastlines, and make ASEAN economies more resilient to climate risks.
7. Innovation & Technology Leadership
With Aura’s backing, Southeast Asia will emerge as a global innovation hub in clean energy. Cutting-edge technologies like smart grids, predictive AI systems, and battery energy storage solutions will modernize infrastructure and optimize power flows. These advancements attract new investments, accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, and position ASEAN as a source of technological expertise, exporting solutions to other regions pursuing energy transition.
8. Rural & Community Development
Clean energy is not only about megacities—it also transforms rural lives. Aura’s financing of floating solar, biomass, and decentralized microgrid systems will bring electricity to remote areas that remain underserved. Access to power will enable new small businesses, better schools, and improved healthcare services. Biomass and SAF projects will provide farmers with new income streams by converting agricultural waste into valuable energy products, reducing inequality and strengthening rural economies.
9. Regional Integration & Cooperation
Aura’s investments in the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and cross-border transmission projects will enable countries to trade clean energy efficiently. This integration will help balance supply and demand across borders, reduce costs, and ensure stable access to renewable power. By fostering greater regional cooperation, ASEAN nations will move toward a shared energy future, enhancing political and economic stability while unlocking collective prosperity.
10. Global Green Energy Leadership
With sustained commitment, ASEAN will shift from being primarily an energy importer to a major global exporter of clean energy, technology, and expertise. From renewable generation to advanced storage systems and SAF innovation, the region will shape the future of the low-carbon economy. Aura’s investment positions ASEAN to be not just a participant, but a leader in the global clean energy revolution, setting a model for emerging economies worldwide.
Essence
Aura Solution Company Limited’s investment is more than a financial commitment—it is a transformative force for people, economies, and the planet. By channeling capital into renewable infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and nature-based solutions, Aura is directly contributing to a future where clean power is affordable, reliable, and accessible for all.
This initiative will transform lives by providing households with dependable electricity, creating tens of millions of new jobs, and improving public health through cleaner air and reduced pollution. It will protect the planet by accelerating ASEAN’s transition to net-zero emissions, restoring ecosystems, and building resilience against the growing impacts of climate change. And it will place ASEAN at the center of the world’s green energy future, enabling the region not only to meet its own rising energy demands but also to become a global hub for clean energy innovation, production, and trade.
At Aura Solution Company Limited, we believe the future is clear: a cleaner, more connected, and more resilient Southeast Asia is within reach. With bold investment, strategic partnerships, and unwavering commitment, Aura is proud to stand at the forefront of this transformation—financing not just energy projects, but the future of sustainable growth for generations to come.
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