AI Computing Power Drives Electricity Demand, Making Energy Transition a Key Industry Focus
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Green Energy and Sustainability Alliance (GESA) under SEMI announced that the Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo and Taiwan International Smart Energy Week will be held concurrently in Taiwan from October 14 to 16. Centered on addressing the surging electricity demand driven by the rapid growth of AI computing power, the events will focus on renewable energy, energy storage technologies, and corporate decarbonization to respond to global energy transition trends.
Organizers stated that with the widespread adoption of data centers and AI applications, traditional energy supply models can no longer meet the growing electricity demand. As a global hub for semiconductor and technology manufacturing, Taiwan’s energy transition is not only critical to industrial competitiveness but also directly impacts power supply stability. The events will showcase diverse energy solutions to help industries tackle energy challenges.
Smart Energy Week Features Four Exhibition Zones, Introducing Diverse Energy Technologies for the First Time
This year’s Taiwan International Smart Energy Week will feature four exhibition zones: Solar Photovoltaics, Wind Energy, Smart Energy Storage Applications, and Diverse Energy. The Diverse Energy zone, introduced for the first time, will display emerging energy technologies such as hydrogen energy, geothermal, small hydropower, ocean energy, and biomass energy, covering the entire industrial chain, including components, equipment materials, testing and certification, and system integration.
Organizers noted that while traditional renewable energy sources like solar photovoltaics and wind power have reached scale, the explosive growth in AI computing demand still requires energy storage technologies and diverse energy integration to enhance power supply resilience. The introduction of diverse energy technologies will help mitigate energy supply risks, achieve energy source diversification, and ensure stable industrial power use.
Net-Zero Sustainability Expo Focuses on Corporate Decarbonization to Address EU CBAM Challenges
The concurrently held Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo will focus on corporate decarbonization needs, covering strategies to address the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), deep energy efficiency, carbon management, green electricity trading, green finance, and the circular economy. With CBAM set to be fully implemented in 2026, Taiwan’s export industries will face stricter carbon emission requirements, necessitating early planning of decarbonization measures to reduce operational risks.
A trend report released by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in April this year indicated that global companies have incorporated decarbonization goals into their operational decisions and long-term development strategies. Net-zero transition is no longer just a policy advocacy but a practical action. Under pressure from international supply chain decarbonization, Taiwanese companies must accelerate carbon management and green electricity procurement to meet international standards.
Net-Zero Future Action Forum to Explore Energy Restructuring and Carbon Governance
During the events, the Net-Zero Future Action Forum will be held under the theme Net-Zero in Action, discussing five key topics: international sustainable finance, supply chain standard upgrades, AI computing power, energy restructuring, and carbon data governance. The forum will bring together representatives from industry, government, and academia to share insights on how to address energy challenges posed by AI computing growth through technological innovation and policy tools while balancing energy transition and net-zero goals.
Organizers emphasized that the rapid development of AI computing power not only increases electricity demand but also accelerates the energy industry’s shift toward power supply resilience and diversification. Companies must enhance energy efficiency through energy storage technologies and diverse energy integration while establishing robust carbon management mechanisms to comply with international decarbonization regulations. The events will provide a platform for industry exchange, fostering technical cooperation and policy dialogue to accelerate Taiwan’s energy transition.
The hosting of Taiwan International Smart Energy Week and Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo reflects Taiwan’s proactive efforts in the global energy transition. As AI computing demand continues to grow, diverse energy technologies and energy storage integration will become key development directions for the energy industry. Meanwhile, corporate decarbonization strategies must adapt to international regulatory changes to mitigate operational risks. The events will showcase the latest energy technologies and decarbonization solutions, offering Taiwanese industries opportunities for transformation.
