The war in the Persian Gulf is accelerating green energy adoption across Asia. Infrastructure investor Actis is fielding urgent calls from the Philippines government about expanding its massive solar-and-battery project after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. The project, covering nearly 14 square miles north of Manila, will eventually power 2.4 million households.

Government officials are scrambling to address potential energy shortages as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens fuel supplies to Asia. Rahul Agrawal, who works at Actis, says officials want to know how quickly additional plants can be built. The Philippines project represents one of the country's largest renewable energy initiatives.

The crisis highlights how geopolitical instability in oil-producing regions makes green energy increasingly attractive. As traditional fuel supplies face disruption risks, countries are turning to domestic renewable projects for energy security. This shift could mark a turning point in Asia's energy transition.