Thailand's energy system faces unprecedented stress from EVs, data centers, and rooftop solar—and the infrastructure designed for an older world isn't ready. At Earth Jump 2026, startups and experts highlighted that energy security is no longer just a utility problem but a geopolitical and structural one. Key barriers include aging transformers undersized for new loads, misaligned incentive structures (those paying power bills aren't those making retrofit decisions), and data sovereignty risks. The consensus: progress requires policy alignment (like the new Net Billing framework), infrastructure overhaul, and speed—not just technology.