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Co-located platform connects policy, utility strategy, and AI-enabled technologies to accelerate real-world deployment from 3–5 June 2026 at KLCC.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENERtec Asia 2026, ASEAN's premium energy technology exhibition organised by Informa Markets and co-hosted by The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM), announced a strategic collaboration with The Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26), powered by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The partnership establishes an integrated energy transition execution platform, connecting national policy, utility strategy, technology innovation, capital, and real-world deployment.
Malaysia has entered a decisive implementation phase since National Energy Transition Roadmap kick-started in year 2023, alongside the rollout of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), nationwide EV charging infrastructure, smart grid and ASEAN Power Grid Interconnection, and the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres. As a result, the nation's energy transition has moved from planning to active delivery. The ENERtec Asia–ETCon26 alliance responds to this shift by providing a single, integrated platform that transforms policy ambition into investment-ready opportunities and deployable solutions.
Taking place from 3–5 June 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), the co-located events will convene more than 12,000 policymakers, utilities, technology providers, industrial energy users, investors, and innovators from over 60 countries, offering a seamless pipeline from regulation and utility roadmap to solution showcase, financing, and project execution.
ENERtec Asia 2026 will serve as the market-facing engine of the collaboration, showcasing next-generation technologies across grid modernisation, renewable energy integration with BESS, industrial energy efficiency, decarbonisation solutions, and the convergence of energy and artificial intelligence (AI). With over 1,000 exhibitors and 40+ conferences and technical seminars, the exhibition provides solution providers and developers direct access to buyers, utilities, and government stakeholders actively procuring for Malaysia's net-zero pathway.
Complementing the exhibition, ETCon26 will deliver a high-level strategic conference under the theme "Energy & AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition", anchored on three critical pillars:
- Energy for AI – Building reliable, resilient power infrastructure to support Malaysia's digital economy and data-centre growth.
- AI for Energy – Leveraging artificial intelligence to optimise grid operations, asset management, and decarbonisation.
- Energy Transition for People – Ensuring the transformation delivers inclusive, affordable, and equitable access nationwide.
Together, the partnership aims to bridge policy discussions with actionable solutions, connecting national priorities, utility-led planning, private-sector innovation, and investor engagement to support Malaysia's energy transition goals.
"ENERtec Asia 2026 represents a pivotal moment for Southeast Asia's energy transition. Together with TEEAM and TNB, we are creating an ecosystem where innovation is translated into implementation – enabling the market to move from ambition to action in support of ASEAN's net-zero goals," said Mr. Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Country General Manager, Informa Markets.
"As co-host of ENERtec Asia 2026, TEEAM regards this platform as a strategic extension of our mandate to strengthen Malaysia's electrical and electronics ecosystem. By convening stakeholders across power generation, grid infrastructure, digital systems, and energy management, the event helps build the partnerships and technical competencies essential to delivering a secure, resilient, and sustainable national energy future," said Mr. Albert Tan Tin Yau, President of TEEAM.
The ENERtec Asia 2026 and ETCon26 alliance offers participants privileged access to global thought leadership, AI-powered business matching, next-generation technologies, and exclusive engagement with government agencies, GLCs, and industry leaders – creating a one-stop platform to accelerate innovation, partnerships, and real-world energy deployment across Southeast Asia.
As Malaysia moves decisively from ambition to action, ENERtec Asia 2026 and ETCon26 provide the platform where policy, innovation, and commercialisation converge. Energy professionals, technology innovators, policymakers, and investors are invited to join this transformative gathering to advance a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future.
For registration and full event details, visit www.enertecasia.com and www.the-etconference.com.
Follow our social media accounts for updates on ENERtec Asia 2026.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enertecasia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enertecasia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enertecasia
Notes to Editors
About ENERtec Asia
ENERtec Asia is ASEAN's premium energy technology exhibition, organised by Informa Markets and co-hosted by The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM). The event brings together solution providers, technology innovators, investors, and industry leaders to showcase next-generation energy solutions across renewable energy, grid modernisation, industrial energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and AI-enabled technologies. ENERtec Asia provides a platform for knowledge exchange, business development, and real-world deployment, accelerating sustainable and resilient energy transition across Southeast Asia. For more information, visit www.enertecasia.com.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. Our portfolio comprises more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content, and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.
About The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM)
Established in 1952, TEEAM is the national trade body representing Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. With over 1,800 member companies, TEEAM supports the sector's growth by working closely with government ministries, statutory bodies, and industry stakeholders. The association is an appointed Standards Writing Organisation (SWO) and plays an active role in shaping national policies, technical regulations, and safety standards. For more information, visit www.teeam.org.my.
About Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is Malaysia's leading electricity utility and the largest publicly listed power company in Southeast Asia. Guided by its Energy Transition Plan and a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, TNB is advancing a "Grid of the Future" to support Malaysia's digital and low-carbon economy. Through the integration of large-scale renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and EV infrastructure, TNB continues to power national and regional growth while driving the synergy between energy and artificial intelligence. For more information, visit www.tnb.com.my.
Co-located platform connects policy, utility strategy, and AI-enabled technologies to accelerate real-world deployment from 3–5 June 2026 at KLCC.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENERtec Asia 2026, ASEAN's premium energy technology exhibition organised by Informa Markets and co-hosted by The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM), announced a strategic collaboration with The Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26), powered by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The partnership establishes an integrated energy transition execution platform, connecting national policy, utility strategy, technology innovation, capital, and real-world deployment.
Malaysia has entered a decisive implementation phase since National Energy Transition Roadmap kick-started in year 2023, alongside the rollout of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), nationwide EV charging infrastructure, smart grid and ASEAN Power Grid Interconnection, and the rapid growth of AI-driven data centres. As a result, the nation's energy transition has moved from planning to active delivery. The ENERtec Asia–ETCon26 alliance responds to this shift by providing a single, integrated platform that transforms policy ambition into investment-ready opportunities and deployable solutions.
Taking place from 3–5 June 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), the co-located events will convene more than 12,000 policymakers, utilities, technology providers, industrial energy users, investors, and innovators from over 60 countries, offering a seamless pipeline from regulation and utility roadmap to solution showcase, financing, and project execution.
ENERtec Asia 2026 will serve as the market-facing engine of the collaboration, showcasing next-generation technologies across grid modernisation, renewable energy integration with BESS, industrial energy efficiency, decarbonisation solutions, and the convergence of energy and artificial intelligence (AI). With over 1,000 exhibitors and 40+ conferences and technical seminars, the exhibition provides solution providers and developers direct access to buyers, utilities, and government stakeholders actively procuring for Malaysia's net-zero pathway.
Complementing the exhibition, ETCon26 will deliver a high-level strategic conference under the theme "Energy & AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition", anchored on three critical pillars:
- Energy for AI – Building reliable, resilient power infrastructure to support Malaysia's digital economy and data-centre growth.
- AI for Energy – Leveraging artificial intelligence to optimise grid operations, asset management, and decarbonisation.
- Energy Transition for People – Ensuring the transformation delivers inclusive, affordable, and equitable access nationwide.
Together, the partnership aims to bridge policy discussions with actionable solutions, connecting national priorities, utility-led planning, private-sector innovation, and investor engagement to support Malaysia's energy transition goals.
"ENERtec Asia 2026 represents a pivotal moment for Southeast Asia's energy transition. Together with TEEAM and TNB, we are creating an ecosystem where innovation is translated into implementation – enabling the market to move from ambition to action in support of ASEAN's net-zero goals," said Mr. Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Country General Manager, Informa Markets.
"As co-host of ENERtec Asia 2026, TEEAM regards this platform as a strategic extension of our mandate to strengthen Malaysia's electrical and electronics ecosystem. By convening stakeholders across power generation, grid infrastructure, digital systems, and energy management, the event helps build the partnerships and technical competencies essential to delivering a secure, resilient, and sustainable national energy future," said Mr. Albert Tan Tin Yau, President of TEEAM.
The ENERtec Asia 2026 and ETCon26 alliance offers participants privileged access to global thought leadership, AI-powered business matching, next-generation technologies, and exclusive engagement with government agencies, GLCs, and industry leaders – creating a one-stop platform to accelerate innovation, partnerships, and real-world energy deployment across Southeast Asia.
As Malaysia moves decisively from ambition to action, ENERtec Asia 2026 and ETCon26 provide the platform where policy, innovation, and commercialisation converge. Energy professionals, technology innovators, policymakers, and investors are invited to join this transformative gathering to advance a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future.
For registration and full event details, visit www.enertecasia.com and www.the-etconference.com.
Follow our social media accounts for updates on ENERtec Asia 2026.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enertecasia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enertecasia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enertecasia
Notes to Editors
About ENERtec Asia
ENERtec Asia is ASEAN's premium energy technology exhibition, organised by Informa Markets and co-hosted by The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM). The event brings together solution providers, technology innovators, investors, and industry leaders to showcase next-generation energy solutions across renewable energy, grid modernisation, industrial energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and AI-enabled technologies. ENERtec Asia provides a platform for knowledge exchange, business development, and real-world deployment, accelerating sustainable and resilient energy transition across Southeast Asia. For more information, visit www.enertecasia.com.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. Our portfolio comprises more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content, and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.
About The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM)
Established in 1952, TEEAM is the national trade body representing Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. With over 1,800 member companies, TEEAM supports the sector's growth by working closely with government ministries, statutory bodies, and industry stakeholders. The association is an appointed Standards Writing Organisation (SWO) and plays an active role in shaping national policies, technical regulations, and safety standards. For more information, visit www.teeam.org.my.
About Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is Malaysia's leading electricity utility and the largest publicly listed power company in Southeast Asia. Guided by its Energy Transition Plan and a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, TNB is advancing a "Grid of the Future" to support Malaysia's digital and low-carbon economy. Through the integration of large-scale renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and EV infrastructure, TNB continues to power national and regional growth while driving the synergy between energy and artificial intelligence. For more information, visit www.tnb.com.my.
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ENERtec Asia and ETCon26 Unite to Power Malaysia's Energy & AI Transition
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California homeowners are facing longer hot seasons, rising utility costs, and evolving lifestyle needs. As a result, demand for flexible, energy-efficient cooling solutions continues to rise across the region with no signs of slowing down.
DELLA, a leading provider of ductless mini split systems, is helping homeowners meet these changing demands with smart, room-specific cooling solutions. As modern households seek greater comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency, ductless systems offer an effective alternative to relying solely on traditional whole-home climate control.
The Shift Toward Smarter Home Climate Control
This pronounced shift reflects a growing trend reshaping home comfort. Today's homeowners are no longer focused only on keeping a house cool. Increasingly, they want personalized comfort that adapts to how different rooms are being used throughout the day.
Modern smart homes no longer function as a single environment with a uniform temperature. Climate fluctuates naturally throughout the day based on a variety of factors, and each room serves a completely different purpose.
Yet many traditional HVAC systems continue to cool the entire household as though every room and every person require the same temperature.
To remedy this, homeowners across Southern California are exploring room-by-room climate control solutions that provide greater flexibility and efficiency.
Why Traditional Central AC Often Feels Inconsistent
Most central air systems were designed around a simple old-fashioned idea: one thermostat controls the entire home. But modern living has changed dramatically.
Different rooms heat up differently based on sunlight, layout, occupancy, electronics, cooking activity, ceiling height, and even the time of day. The result is a home that constantly feels slightly off balance.
Common frustrations include:
- Bedrooms that stay warm long after sunset
- Overcooled living rooms during the day
- Upstairs areas that never feel comfortable
- Constant thermostat adjustments
- Rising summer energy bills without better comfort
The issue isn't always that a system is failing—it's that the system was designed for an older idea of how homes function.
Today, homeowners are searching for energy efficient cooling systems that support room-by-room living rather than treating the home as a single environment.
Because real comfort is not just about what the thermostat says.
It's about how a home actually feels.
This is why DELLA provides energy efficient cooling systems that adapt to how people actually live instead of forcing one fixed temperature across the entire home.
How DELLA Mini Split Systems Address Changing Homeowner Needs
DELLA mini split systems were designed around the growing demand for personalized comfort and more efficient cooling.
Instead of pushing air through extensive ductwork from a single central source, mini split systems deliver targeted comfort directly into individual rooms. Each indoor unit operates independently, allowing temperatures to adjust naturally based on how each space is being used.
That flexibility changes the entire home comfort experience.
Rather than overcooling one area to compensate for another, homeowners can create balanced comfort throughout the home in a way that feels quieter, more efficient, and better aligned with daily routines.
This is one reason ductless mini splits and smart climate systems continue gaining popularity throughout Southern California, particularly during extended periods of summer heat.
The goal is no longer simply more air conditioning.
It is smarter comfort that works in the background while adapting naturally to everyday life.
Key advantages include:
- Room-by-room temperature control
- Faster cooling response times
- Lower energy waste compared to traditional ducted systems
- Quiet air conditioner performance for bedrooms and living spaces
- Flexible installation without major renovation work
- More balanced airflow throughout the home
For many homeowners, the biggest difference is how natural the comfort feels.
The best climate systems don't constantly remind you they're running. They quietly support the way people actually live.
Homes Aren't One Temperature Anymore
A bedroom may require cooler nighttime temperatures for improved sleep quality.
A home office may need consistent daytime cooling during work hours.
A kitchen naturally generates heat during cooking.
Living rooms may fluctuate based on gatherings, sunlight exposure, entertainment equipment, and daily activity.
Traditional HVAC systems often struggle to respond to these changing conditions because they treat the entire house as a single cooling zone.
That is where zoned cooling for homes becomes a significant advantage.
Mini split systems allow homeowners to cool spaces individually rather than forcing a single setting throughout the home. The result is more precise comfort, improved efficiency, and a living environment that better reflects how people use their homes today.
The DELLA Mini Split Collection
DELLA offers a complete collection of ductless cooling systems designed to adapt to virtually any lifestyle, home layout, or comfort preference. Three of the company's most popular models — the Serena, Optima, and Vario Series — each deliver a different approach to modern comfort while emphasizing efficiency, quiet performance, and flexible everyday living.
The Serena Series focuses on balanced whole-home comfort with smooth, quiet operation and up to 22 SEER2 efficiency, making it an ideal choice for consistent daily use.
The Optima Series is designed for multi-zone precision, allowing homeowners to independently control temperatures in different rooms for greater comfort and improved efficiency throughout the home.
Meanwhile, the Vario Series offers a practical and budget-conscious solution for targeted cooling in bedrooms, home offices, garage conversions, apartments, and ADUs.
Together, these systems reflect DELLA's broader approach to smart, adaptable comfort built around the way modern homeowners actually live.
Quiet Comfort Is the New Luxury
One of the biggest changes happening in modern home comfort is that homeowners are becoming more sensitive to how cooling feels — not just whether cold air exists.
Older systems often rely on aggressive airflow, loud cycling, or constant thermostat adjustments that make the cooling experience feel noticeable and disruptive.
But modern comfort trends are shifting toward quieter, more balanced environments.
People want bedrooms that stay cool without loud airflow at night.
They want living spaces that feel evenly comfortable without cold blasts of air hitting one side of the room.
They want systems that operate quietly in the background while daily life continues naturally.
This is why mini split systems are increasingly viewed as both a lifestyle upgrade and an efficiency upgrade.
DELLA's technology supports a softer, more adaptive approach to cooling that aligns with how modern homes are actually being used.
Energy Efficiency That Supports Everyday Living
Energy savings remain one of the strongest practical advantages of mini split systems.
Unlike traditional HVAC systems that repeatedly cycle on and off, inverter technology continuously adjusts output to maintain stable temperatures more efficiently.
This leads to:
- Lower monthly utility costs
- Reduced energy waste
- More stable indoor temperatures
- Less system strain over time
- Improved long-term efficiency performance
For homeowners dealing with Southern California summers, those efficiency gains often become noticeable quickly, especially during extended heat waves when cooling systems run for longer periods throughout the day.
Southern California Home Comfort
Real comfort is about creating spaces that feel balanced, natural, and comfortable exactly where and when you need them most. DELLA provides homeowners, especially those in areas with hot climates like Southern California, with all the right options to save money, conserve energy, and stay truly comfortable.
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DELLA Highlights Growing Demand for Room-by-Room Climate Control in Southern California
