India’s Vision to Redraw the Global Energy Map with a Green Power Grid

Sarah J · 2026-01-06T15:20:01.000Z

India is moving beyond traditional borders in its drive to become a central hub for renewable power transmission, planning cross-continental grid links that could connect South Asia to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. This ambitious strategy builds on India’s rapid growth in renewable energy capacity particularly solar, wind and hydropower and reflects an intention to export clean power and shape regional energy markets. Key projects under discussion include undersea power cables to Singapore as entry points into Southeast Asian energy networks and planned interconnections with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, each intended to transmit gigawatts of clean electricity across borders. India also seeks to deepen energy cooperation within South Asia, including expanded grid ties with Bhutan, Bangladesh and efforts to link with Sri Lanka’s grid. India’s aspiration is underpinned by participation in initiatives like the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) plan, which aims to knit together regional grids into a global network to enable the seamless trade of renewable energy. Officials and experts describe a long-term vision in which South Asia’s energy grid becomes a conduit linking East Asia to Europe and beyond through India’s transmission backbone. However, challenges remain significant: the cost and technical complexity of undersea cables, geopolitical uncertainties, and ensuring that transmitted power is cost-competitive compared to local generation options. Despite these obstacles, India’s expanding domestic renewable energy infrastructure and strengthened regional cooperation signal a strategic shift toward clean energy exports and energy diplomacy.

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