ASEE 2026 Concludes Successfully with Record Scale, Strong Buyer Growth, and High-Level Global Participation

The ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo (ASEE 2026) successfully took place in Bangkok from 25–27 March, achieving breakthrough growth and setting new benchmarks for the ASEAN energy sector.

Spanning 12,800 sqm, the expo hosted over 360 exhibitors—three times the previous edition—with international participation and major-brand presence reaching unprecedented levels. Buyer attendance surged to 13,800 visits, supported further by congratulatory messages and endorsements from over 100 global associations, which reinforced the expo’s expanding international influence. Exhibitors widely praised the high-quality visitor traffic, with many noting more than 20 potential buyer meetings during the three-day event.

Distinguished Guests Deliver Opening Remarks：

• Andy Tirta, Head of Corporate Affairs - ASEAN Centre for Energy
• Quanchai Leepowphanth, First Vice President - The Council of Engineers Thailand
• Prabir Kumar Dash, Director & Scientist-E -Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
• Narong Vatcharasathien, Director Business Development Division -Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
• Piched Vongkiam, Deputy Director of the System Planning Department- Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
• Atty. Jay M. Layug, Excutive Board Member -Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI)
• Mark Hutchinson, Senior Advisor APAC - Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
• Lee Todd, Vice President - Energy & Carbon Electrification Service - ABB
• Joseph Tomkiewicz, Regional Vice President -Association of International Energy Negotiators
• Pathama Sirikul, President - Thai Chamber of Commerce Indonesia
• Aditya Pyasi, CEO - Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
• Shaurya Ritwik, Strategic Director - Solar Futures Alliance
• Changjiang Tang, Secretary-General - Guangdong Battery Industry Association
• Zhaoyun Wang, Chairman - Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group

ASEE 2026 opened with a grand ceremony attended by senior officials from ASEAN government bodies, international energy organizations, and leading enterprises. Their congratulatory remarks underscored the expo’s role in advancing regional cooperation, innovation, and sustainable energy development, setting a strong tone for the event.

Over the three days of ASEE 2026, the exhibition halls were bustling with visitors, showcasing advanced battery storage, integrated solar-storage solutions, energy management systems, biomass equipment, and wind vortex turbines, highlighting the expo as a hub for cutting-edge energy technologies.

Throughout the exhibition hall, visitor traffic remained robust. Leading brands—including BGRIMM, Jinko, Growatt, Deye, LONGi, GoodWe, Maneepower, and QTCESS—showcased advanced solutions in energy storage, batteries, solar PV, and energy management, continuously drawing strong professional interest. Additional exhibitors such as Rooftop Solar, VT Solar, Sungrow, EcoFlow, Engiga, SY Connext, AMR Asia, Fecility, Neo Solar, Sharp, Heliotech, B2H Solar, TAIQIANG, Ubetter, Daly, Lansine, Zonergy, and Lvtopsun further enriched the diversity of technologies and innovations featured at the show.

Maneepower stood out as a bustling hub of multilingual business discussions, while LONGi’s on-site technical sharing session attracted large audiences. Thai brand QTCESS also gained significant attention following its new product launch at the summit.
 
The strong turnout and highly positive exhibitor feedback reaffirmed both the expo’s industry influence and the continued momentum of the ASEAN energy market.

The VIP Buyer Matchmaking Zone delivered notable results, attracting professional buyers from Malaysia, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond. Over three days, more than 100 targeted B2B meetings were facilitated, with exhibitors reporting significantly improved match quality.
 
One highlight included a successful connection between an energy exhibitor and an Indian heater buyer seeking storage batteries as a backup power solution, demonstrating the zone’s effectiveness in creating real project opportunities. Other exhibitors also reported strong matchmaking results: Lansine received government procurement inquiries and is now following up with quotations; wind energy exhibitor Winergy connected with multiple buyers with genuine order demand; and a Spanish biomass exhibitor reported receiving new inquiries from a Korean client.

The ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Summit, held alongside ASEE 2026 over two days, featured 23 distinguished speakers from government agencies, international associations, and leading industry players, offering insights into energy storage, renewable energy, wind power, smart energy solutions, and regional energy policies shaping ASEAN and the global energy sector.

• Policy & Energy Strategy: Dr. Somyot Tantipattarakul (EGAT, Thailand), Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood (ASEAN Centre for Energy), and Jay M. Layug (Philippine Energy Research & Policy Institute) shared updates on regional energy policies, industrial energy strategies, and market trends.
• Renewable Energy & Energy Storage: Justin Sim (President, MPSEA) shared insights on Malaysia’s solar and storage market, including policies, grid integration, and regional collaboration; Dr. Frank Richter (Greenectra OÜ & FME Battery) discussed innovative energy storage technologies and applications.
• Wind & Digital Energy: Janice Cheong (Global Wind Energy Council), Aditya pyasi (Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association), and Ralf Hendricks (German Wind Energy Association) explored wind power development and investment opportunities in ASEAN.
• Enterprise Applications & Smart Solutions: Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, ABB, GoodWe, and Longi Solar presented practical applications of smart energy systems in commercial, industrial, and distributed energy sectors. 

The summit attracted a full professional audience, reflecting strong industry interest and fostering high-level knowledge exchange.

“Offshore & Onshore Wind Capacity Addition in ASEAN”

The AWE-ASEAN Wind Energy Expo Panel Discussion, held on March 26 at ASEE 2026, was successfully concluded in partnership with the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA). The session brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore opportunities and challenges for offshore and onshore wind development in ASEAN.

Distinguished panelists included: Dr. Prabir Kumar Dash (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India), Ralf Hendricks (German Wind Energy Association), Philipp Josef Tremer (Stiftung Offshore Wind Energy), K Bharathy (IWTMA & WINDAR Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.), Venkataramana B (Aditya Birla Advanced Materials), Sidharth Jain (MEC Intelligence), Aditya Pyasi (IWTMA), Parag Yelegaonkar (Hove Lubricants India), Neeraj Saoji Pardhi (Suzlon Energy), Michael Köberlein (GIZ), Kuldeep Sharma (GIZ India), and Kumer Singh (GIZ India).

The discussion provided a high-level platform for knowledge exchange, sharing insights on wind energy policy, capacity expansion, and innovative solutions, while highlighting the potential of ASEAN wind markets.

AI + Energy Forum Highlights

Next, the AI + Energy Forum, themed “Beyond Smart Grids: Powering AI & Data Centers in Southeast Asia”, brought together leading experts and innovators to examine how AI is transforming energy systems across the region. Panels covered cross-industry investment models, AI-enabled BESS for smarter grids, and resilient, efficient energy infrastructure, featuring distinguished speakers such as Jeffrey Tan (GoNetZero™), Somesh Shah (AFRY), Justin Sim (MPSEA), Vedvyas V (Enectron), and Veeradej Tejapaibul (Thai RE Association).

The forum offered a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, highlighting how AI enhances grid resilience, optimizes storage performance, reduces renewable energy curtailment, and enables new business models, while connecting regional stakeholders and global innovators to accelerate Southeast Asia’s energy transition.

As ASEE 2026 concludes on a high note, the expo once again proves its pivotal role in driving energy innovation and international collaboration across the region. We look forward to welcoming global energy leaders and partners back to Bangkok from March 17–19, 2027, where we will deliver an even more international, exceptional, and efficient business-matching platform.

 
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• USD 300 corner fee waived

 
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See you next year at ASEE 2027!