Economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and growing demands for sustainability are reshaping the global construction landscape. These challenges are pushing the industry towards sustainable materials, climate change strategies, and digital technologies–each paving the way for a fresh avenue of growth opportunities.

Rising electricity demand, along with rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and digital infrastructure, is pushing providers to rethink how they deliver more reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable power. Frost & Sullivan’s recent Growth Webinar, Driving System Flexibility through Electrification, Renewables, and Storage, brought together industry leaders to explore how innovation, investment, and digitalization are shaping the next phase of the energy transition.

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The global battery landscape is moving beyond lithium-ion dependence. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as a credible alternative, addressing cost, safety, and supply chain risks tied to lithium, cobalt, and nickel batteries. Built on abundant raw materials and compatible with existing production lines, SIBs offer an adaptable pathway toward localized energy storage manufacturing.

Increasing electricity needs, decarbonization goals, and smart technologies are forcing energy companies to redefine how power is produced, delivered, and managed. Traditional systems can no longer guarantee grid stability, widespread clean energy adoption, or intelligent energy management.

Facility management (FM) across Southeast Asia is experiencing significant transformation, fueled by expanding asset bases, evolving customer expectations, and a shift towards outsourcing. Many organizations still rely on in-house teams, and inconsistent regulations often create uneven service quality. Heavy reliance on manual labor further limits efficiency and stifles innovation.