Enlit Asia 2026 | Key Focus Areas Driving the Energy Transition

Explore the Key Focus Areas of Enlit Asia 2026

Grid Modernisation

The reliability and flexibility of ASEAN’s grids will determine the pace of the region’s transition. Discussion will focus on expansion requirements, the integration of variable renewable energy, digital and system management tools, and the regulatory and investment conditions needed to deliver resilient networks and enable regional interconnection.

Clean & Thermal Generation

ASEAN’s generation mix is undergoing a structural shift. Conventional assets remain critical for baseload and system stability, but must adapt to accommodate renewables, while hydrogen and nuclear emerge as longer-term options. This stream will consider technology readiness, commercial models, and system planning frameworks for an evolving generation portfolio.

Powering Industry & Decarbonisation

Energy-intensive industries such as mining, battery manufacturing, and metals processing, are under growing pressure to secure large volumes of reliable, affordable power while managing rising emissions exposure. Project viability increasingly depends on power availability, grid access and long-term tariff certainty, with decarbonisation shaping commercial decisions rather than driving them. This stream focuses on how industrial operators are securing firm power today, balancing captive generation, grid supply and hybrid solutions, and where electrification, efficiency and carbon reduction measures fit without compromising reliability or bankability.

Digitalisation & ICT Infrastructures

The role of digital systems in enabling the transition is expanding rapidly, from grid optimisation and asset management to advanced customer engagement and distributed energy resource integration. This stream will address the requirements for ICT infrastructure, data management, and cybersecurity, as well as the organisational and regulatory changes needed to advance the digital utility.

Powering Data Centers

As data center demand accelerates across ASEAN, access to firm and reliable power has become a decisive factor in site selection and expansion. The Data Center Power Forum examines how utilities and operators are securing supply adequacy, resilience, and delivery certainty at scale. Discussions focus on capacity planning, dedicated supply models, on-site and near-site generation, storage and backup strategies, and the practical limits of renewable procurement in meeting 24/7 uptime requirements.

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Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is returning to ASEAN discussions as countries reassess long term system reliability, energy security, and firm capacity needs. This stream will examine where nuclear realistically sits in the region today, from policy intent and institutional preparedness to regulatory capability, public acceptance, and financing readiness. With a focus on SMRs and phased deployment pathways, discussions will centre on how nuclear could support grid stability and complement renewables and gas, while addressing the practical challenges of governance, skills development, and execution across ASEAN.