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Mapping India and China's Clean Energy Trade in South Asia: Sri Lanka and Nepal
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has become the dominant supplier of clean energy components such as solar PV and battery parts to Sri Lanka and Nepal, surpassing India. This shift is driven by China's strategic export policies like the Belt and Road Initiative and President Xi Jinping's pledge to fund renewable energy projects abroad, influencing South Asia's clean energy transition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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China’s growth as the main clean energy supplier in South Asia means you need to rethink your supply chain and partnership strategies around solar and battery components for this market. Indian suppliers face a tough challenge reclaiming regional influence as China consolidates industrial ties through large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
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