Athena Tong is a researcher at the University of Tokyo and at the China Strategic Risks Institute. Cartus You is a researcher at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and a policy assistant at DSET.
Submarine power cables are the backbone of the Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy ambitions. The region is experiencing a surge in investments, with the submarine power cable sector projected to reach $1.95 billion by 2030. They enable the integration of offshore wind farms, cross-border grid interconnections and the transmission of clean electricity across vast distances. These cables are essential for balancing intermittent wind and solar generation, sharing resources and providing backup power during emergencies — making them indispensable for achieving net-zero targets.
