China, Japan, and South Korea are dependent on fossil fuels. This reliance perpetuates vulnerabilities to energy supply, incites resource competition, and exposes each country to fossil energy market volatility. Although the countries share geographic proximity and highly integrated trade, they do not belong to a common organization through which to seriously influence energy issues. The emerging renewable energy industry provides a pathway for China, Japan, and South Korea to leverage technology, manufacturing, and trade into a robust part- nership that enhances energy security, stimulates growth, and provides cleaner alternatives to conventional fossil fuels.