Billions of dollars are flowing into Johor's data-centre infrastructure. The bigger question is whether the region's power systems can keep pace with AI-driven electricity demand.

Rising electricity demand, renewable-energy integration and the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure are putting Asia's power grids under increasing pressure.

Asia’s renewable energy race is accelerating as falling technology costs, rising electricity demand and energy-security concerns drive investment in solar, batteries and large-scale clean power.

As renewable energy accelerates across Southeast Asia, battery storage is becoming critical to improving grid reliability, energy security and the region's ability to integrate more solar and wind power.

Smart grids use digital technology, sensors and automated systems to help electricity networks respond faster to changing supply and demand, making it easier to integrate renewable energy.

Battery storage helps electricity systems shift power across time, balance supply and demand, support grid stability and integrate more solar and wind energy.