AI Computing Growth Drives Energy Transition, Taiwan Expo Focuses on Renewable and Energy Storage Technologies
In response to the global surge in AI computing power demand, which has led to increased electricity consumption, Taiwan's energy industry is accelerating its transition. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the GESA Green Energy and Sustainability Alliance under SEMI have announced that the 2026 "Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo" and "Taiwan International Smart Energy Week" will be held concurrently in Taiwan from October 14 to 16. The events will showcase key technological solutions in renewable energy, energy storage, and corporate decarbonization.
Smart Energy Week Features Four Major Zones Covering the Entire Industry Chain
The 2026 "Taiwan International Smart Energy Week" will feature four major zones: "Solar Photovoltaics," "Wind Energy," "Smart Energy Storage Applications," and "Diverse Energy." These zones will comprehensively cover the entire industry chain, including components, equipment materials, testing and certification, system integration, and operation and maintenance management. Organizers noted that as digital applications expand, electricity demand continues to grow, and the energy industry is moving toward enhanced power supply resilience and diversification.
The "Diverse Energy" zone is a new highlight of this year’s event, showcasing emerging energy technologies such as hydrogen, geothermal, small hydropower, ocean energy, and biomass energy. Organizers emphasized that against the backdrop of rising electricity demand and increasing requirements for power supply stability, energy storage and diverse energy technologies have become critical directions for energy transition. The event is expected to attract domestic and international energy technology providers and investors.
Net-Zero Sustainability Expo Addresses International Decarbonization Trends, Corporate Carbon Reduction Becomes Key Focus
The concurrently held "Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo" will focus on corporate decarbonization needs, featuring solutions such as strategies to address the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), deep energy-saving technologies, carbon management systems, green electricity trading mechanisms, green finance tools, circular economy models, and testing and certification services. A trend report released by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in April this year indicated that global companies are increasingly incorporating carbon reduction targets into their operational decisions and long-term development plans. This year’s expo will provide a platform for related technologies and exchanges.