Strategic Breakthrough in the Energy Transformation: TAICO Shines at the 1st Global Cooperation & Development Summit on New Energy and Emerging Industries

——Gathering Momentum in ASEAN, Integrating Industrial Development, Building a New Energy Alliance Community, and Embracing the Global Blue Ocean Together

I. Era Background: A New Energy Order Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

In 2026, the global energy landscape is undergoing unprecedented changes not seen in a century.

The prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and recurring turmoil in the Middle East have elevated energy security from an economic issue to a national strategy. Following the natural gas crisis, Europe has accelerated the replacement of renewable energy at a record pace; since the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) took effect in 2022, it has leveraged over $300 billion in clean energy investments cumulatively; China has remained the world’s largest exporter of solar and energy storage equipment for consecutive years. Meanwhile, the wave of trade protectionism led by the United States—characterized by high tariff barriers and pressure to “de-Chinaize” supply chains—is forcing the global new energy industry chain to restructure rapidly, making Southeast Asia the world’s most strategically valuable destination for industrial transfer and an emerging consumer market.

Against this macro backdrop, the 1st Global Cooperation & Development Summit on New Energy and Emerging Industries (GS-NEIC) was grandly held at the Hilton Orchard Singapore in late April 2026. Hosted jointly by the “China New Energy First Corps” and GS-NEIC, the summit was themed “Gathering Momentum in ASEAN · Integrating Industrial Development · Building an ASEAN New Energy Alliance Community · Embracing the Global Blue Ocean Together”. It brought together over 100 industry leaders, investment institution representatives, and technical experts from China, Southeast Asia, and around the world to jointly map out the path for global cooperation in the new energy industry.

▲ Main Visual of the 1st Global Cooperation & Development Summit on New Energy and Emerging Industries: Gathering Momentum in ASEAN, Embracing the Global Blue Ocean Together

Mr. Liao Xiaoshun, Founder and CEO of Shenzhen TAICO Power Technology Co., Ltd. (TAICO Power), was invited to attend the summit and deeply participated in the high-level forum and closed-door project matchmaking meeting as an industry guest, becoming one of the core voices in the energy storage sector at the summit.

II. Summit Highlights: Over 100 Elites Jointly Blueprint ASEAN's Future

The summit venue was packed with attendees, including enterprise representatives from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and mainland China. After the opening ceremony, the participants took a group photo, and the lively atmosphere demonstrated strong confidence in cross-border cooperation in the new energy industry.

▲ Group photo of all participants at the 1st GS-NEIC Summit, with over 100 industry leaders gathering in Singapore

▲ Main forum of the summit, with dual large screens highlighting the international standard and strategic height of this grand event

During the summit, a number of top experts from the fields of energy policy, investment and finance, and technology manufacturing delivered keynote speeches, providing valuable industry insights for the participants by delving into topics from macro policies to micro technologies layer by layer.

III. Data Speaks: ASEAN, the World's Largest Untapped Blue Ocean for Energy Storage

Multiple sets of authoritative data presented in the summit speeches were eye-catching—

ASEAN’s electricity demand will continue to rise at an average annual rate of 3-4% until 2030, and this increment will account for 25% of the total global growth in energy demand. Under the Carbon Neutral Scenario (CNS), by 2050, renewable energy consumption in ASEAN’s industrial sector alone is expected to surge from less than 200 TWh currently to over 600 TWh, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of as high as 8.32%.

▲ Summit Speech Data: ASEAN Industrial Energy Consumption (2025-2050), with a CAGR of 8.32% (Source: ASEAN Energy Outlook, IEA)

Meanwhile, the power demand of global Data Centers has exploded exponentially driven by the AI wave, with an expected CAGR of 10.01% under the baseline scenario and as high as 13.85% under the optimistic scenario. ASEAN’s data center installed capacity has reached 4.5GW (1.5GW in operation, 0.5GW under construction, and 2.5GW in planning), and this figure is still growing rapidly—by 2030, ASEAN’s data center power demand will account for 30% of the global total.

▲ Global Data Center Power Demand Forecast (2022-2037), with AI+EV dual engines driving exponential growth in energy storage demand (Source: Bloom Energy, Ember Energy, Wood Mackenzie)

More crucially, ASEAN countries have elevated renewable energy transition to a national strategic priority: Thailand imposes a carbon tax on petroleum products and vigorously promotes EV localization; Malaysia’s 13th Plan explicitly targets 35% renewable energy share by 2050 and will implement a carbon tax in 2026; Vietnam advances the PDP8 Plan, aiming for 65-70% renewable energy share by 2050; Singapore has set a carbon emission peak target by 2035 and signed 7.3GW of hydropower import agreements; the Philippines is actively exploring a new energy path combining nuclear energy (SMR) and large-scale mining.

▲ Overview of Energy Policies in Six ASEAN Countries, with policy differences providing diversified market entry points for energy storage enterprises (Source: ASEAN Center for Energy)

These policy signals all point to the same conclusion: the golden window for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in ASEAN has opened, and it is closing faster than expected. Enterprises that take the lead in completing local layout and securing benchmark projects will gain irreplicable first-mover advantages.

IV. TAICO's Debut: From "Product Supplier" to "Strategic Partner for Solutions"

During the Closed-Door Project Matchmaking & Exchange session of the summit, TAICO set up an exclusive booth, showcasing its semi-solid lithium battery home energy storage series (5.12kWh-32kWh) and commercial & industrial energy storage solutions (C&I ESS, 100kWh-5MWh) as the core, attracting a large number of distributors, project developers, and system integrators from Southeast Asian countries for in-depth negotiations.

▲ TAICO team conducting in-depth business negotiations with Southeast Asian merchants at the project matchmaking meeting

▲ TAICO Booth: Full range of energy storage solutions covering from 5.12kWh for household use to 5MWh for commercial & industrial use

The professionalism and product strength of the TAICO team were widely recognized. Compared with traditional energy storage brands, TAICO’s differentiated advantages are reflected in three dimensions:

Safety: Adopting Grade A Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cells combined with semi-solid electrolyte technology to fundamentally eliminate thermal runaway risks—no fire or explosion even if punctured;

Long Lifespan: The precision liquid cooling temperature control system keeps the cell operating temperature difference within ±3°C, effectively extending the battery cycle life to over 6,000 times and the system design life to more than 10 years;

High Integration: The commercial & industrial containerized energy storage cabinet achieves “Plug & Play”, with on-site delivery to grid-connected commissioning completed in as short as 48 hours, greatly reducing the delivery risks of overseas projects.

V. Liao Xiaoshun's Voice: Thinking About Southeast Asian Energy Storage Opportunities from a Global Perspective

The grand finale of the summit’s high-level forum was a roundtable dialogue involving five industry leaders. As a core representative in the energy storage sector, Mr. Liao Xiaoshun, Founder of TAICO, participated in the in-depth discussion throughout this session.

▲ High-Level Roundtable Forum: Mr. Liao Xiaoshun (1st from right) dialogues with industry leaders from across ASEAN

▲ Mr. Liao Xiaoshun delivering professional insights on the commercialization path of energy storage technology at the roundtable forum

▲ Mr. Liao pointed out profoundly: The core competitiveness of the Southeast Asian energy storage market lies in “reliability” rather than mere “price”

Faced with the realistic pressure of rising trade protectionism and tariff barriers for Chinese energy storage enterprises going global, Mr. Liao Xiaoshun frankly stated at the forum:

“Challenges and opportunities are always two sides of the same coin. The high tariff barriers in the United States have instead forced us to accelerate the technological iteration of our products and the localization of supply chains. Customers in the Southeast Asian market are not just buying a battery—they are buying an energy solution for more than 10 years. Whoever can give the most reliable commitment on safety, lifespan, and service will win this market.”

This viewpoint resonated strongly with the guests present. Against the backdrop of the restructuring of the global new energy industry chain, the Southeast Asian market with Singapore as its hub is not only a strategic buffer zone to avoid trade risks but also the forefront of seizing the global incremental energy storage market.

VI. Strategic Signing: TAICO and Inessespark Form Official Cooperation

The most milestone moment of the summit occurred at the “Project Intention Signing Ceremony”.

On behalf of Shenzhen TAICO Power Technology Co., Ltd., Mr. Liao Xiaoshun formally signed a strategic cooperation intention agreement with Inessespark Huangpu Global Pte. Ltd. This is a crucial step for TAICO in the Southeast Asian market, marking the substantive implementation stage of the company’s globalization strategy.

▲ Project Intention Signing Ceremony: Representatives of both parties formally signed the agreement under the witness of the “1st Global Cooperation & Development Summit on New Energy and Emerging Industries”

▲ After the signing, both parties shook hands, witnessing an important step in TAICO’s layout in the Southeast Asian market

▲ Mr. Liao Xiaoshun (right) and the partner jointly display the signed agreement; the two parties will carry out comprehensive cooperation around C&I energy storage projects

The strategic significance of this cooperation lies in: relying on Inessespark’s local resource network and project development experience in Singapore, combined with TAICO’s profound accumulation in energy storage product manufacturing, system integration, and technical support, the two parties will jointly target the Southeast Asian market for commercial & industrial energy storage, microgrids, and data center backup power supplies, promoting the implementation of high-quality projects.

VII. Beyond the Summit: Building Trust Ties Through Win-Win Cooperation

After the official agenda, the summit held an industry exchange dinner. Mr. Liao Xiaoshun socialized with partners from different countries and fields, deepening mutual trust and understanding in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

▲ At the summit dinner, Mr. Liao Xiaoshun (1st from right) toasts with international partners to celebrate win-win cooperation

This emotional connection beyond commercial contracts is often the cornerstone of stable long-term cross-border cooperation. Mr. Liao deeply understands that developing business in the culturally diverse Southeast Asian market requires building “relationships” and “trust” that are equally important, even more fundamental, than technology and products.

VIII. Outlook for the Energy Storage Industry: 2026-2035, Triple Resonance of Technology, Policy, and Capital

Looking at the industry landscape presented at this summit, the following main lines will profoundly shape the global energy storage pattern in the next decade:

① Liquid cooling technology becomes the standard for large-scale energy storage

As the capacity of individual projects jumps from 100kWh to GWh level, the limitations of air-cooled systems in temperature control uniformity, energy efficiency ratio, and lifespan have become increasingly obvious. Liquid-cooled containerized energy storage systems have shifted from a “high-end option” to the industry default standard for projects of 1MWh and above.

② Solid/semi-solid batteries accelerate commercialization

2026 is the first year of mass shipments of semi-solid batteries. With energy density exceeding 400Wh/kg and cycle life surpassing traditional liquid lithium batteries, solid-state batteries are expected to reduce the cost of household energy storage by another 30-40% within 5 years, completely opening up the global rooftop solar-plus-storage integrated market.

③ AI-driven smart energy management

The explosive growth of data centers has brought not only power demand but also an urgent need for “predictable, dispatchable, and highly stable” power supply. AI-enabled smart Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) will become the core competitive dimension of energy storage products, and the importance of software capabilities will gradually align with hardware manufacturing capabilities.

④ Southeast Asian localization is a must-answer question for going global

Tariff barriers in Europe and the United States continue to strengthen, and the label of “Made in China” has become a commercial obstacle in some markets. Establishing capabilities for local compliance, local assembly, and even local R&D in Southeast Asia will be a key variable for Chinese energy storage enterprises to maintain their international market share in the next 5 years.

IX. TAICO's Future Layout: Deepening Technology, Winning the Global Market

Standing at this historical node of the GS-NEIC Summit, TAICO’s globalization roadmap is becoming increasingly clear.

Technology Route: Firmly invest in the R&D of semi-solid and all-solid-state battery technologies, and simultaneously promote the iterative upgrade of liquid-cooled large-scale energy storage product lines, aiming to increase the energy density of Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage Systems (C&I ESS) by 20% and reduce the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) by 15% by 2027.

Market Layout: Take Singapore as the Southeast Asian operation hub, link key markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and rapidly promote the localized implementation of distribution channels relying on the cooperation network established at this summit; simultaneously focus on emerging energy storage markets with strong growth potential such as Australia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Product Matrix: Build a complete product system covering from 5.12kWh household energy storage to 5MWh commercial & industrial energy storage cabinets, and customized 100MWh-level large-scale grid-side energy storage power stations, to meet the diverse needs of global markets with “one-stop” energy solutions.

Service Upgrade: Establish localized after-sales service teams in core overseas markets, providing 7×24-hour remote monitoring, annual health inspections, and full-life-cycle services such as battery cascade utilization, turning product delivery from an end point into the starting point of cooperation.

During the summit, Mr. Liao Xiaoshun stated:

“Energy storage is not just a product business, but a trust business. Every system we sell is a customer’s entrustment for energy security over the next decade. What TAICO aims to do is, no matter how the world situation changes, to always be the most reliable energy partner.”

Conclusion: Energy Security, the Most Important Strategic Asset of This Era

History has repeatedly proven that countries and enterprises that grasp the initiative in energy can remain invincible in global competition. Under the dual pressures of geopolitical risks of traditional fossil energy and climate change, the new energy system centered on energy storage is shifting from an “optional item” to a “must-have item”.

The holding of the 1st Global Cooperation & Development Summit on New Energy and Emerging Industries is itself a concentrated declaration of industry confidence. TAICO’s appearance on this historical stage—winning market recognition with product strength, implementing cooperation intentions with strategic signing, and outputting industry value with roundtable speeches—marks that this Shenzhen-based energy storage enterprise is striding toward the global blue ocean with a more determined attitude.

The wave of energy transition is irreversible. TAICO is already riding the crest.