Kuala lumpur: Energy transition and artificial intelligence (AI) are taking centre stage at ENERtec Asia 2026 as industry players explore emerging technologies and solutions to support an evolving energy landscape. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event is organised by Informa Markets Malaysia and co-hosted by the Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM). It receives support from The Battery Show Southeast Asia Malaysia and is held in collaboration with The Energy Transition Conference (ETCon26). Informa Markets event manager Angeline Tang highlighted the event's expansion this year, driven by growing interest in energy transition, which is increasingly being viewed beyond just environmental concerns. She stated, "So this time around, we are organising ENERtec Asia, and we are actually having a bigger space right now because we see that there is an urgent demand for energy transition." Tang further noted that energy transition is now linked to everyday concerns and not just climate i ssues. She emphasized the need to redefine the meaning of energy transition, highlighting its relevance to economic considerations. Discussions at the event also underscore the connection between energy and AI, as developments in both sectors are increasingly intertwined. Tang remarked, "These green energy ambitions that we are talking about are always associated with our AI ambitions as well. These two go hand in hand." Despite Malaysia's strong position due to its domestic oil and gas resources, Tang suggested the country should continue exploring alternative energy sources to diversify its energy mix. She pointed out that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become a focal point at this year's event, with significant participation from energy storage technology providers. Tang explained the importance of modernising the grid, stating, "The ASEAN Power Grid and all these initiatives require grid modernisation, and modernising the grid requires batteries. Batteries are the key enabler, and they play many different roles in the grid, in powering data centres, and in supporting the renewable energy sector, which depends heavily on BESS technology." Looking to the future, Tang indicated that subsequent editions of the event would likely feature more AI-related technologies alongside battery storage solutions. ENERtec Asia 2026, themed "Energy and AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition", is currently being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from June 3-5.