AI and data centres are emerging as major growth drivers for Southeast Asia's battery industry alongside EVs, with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines attracting intense investment interest. The Thai Board of Investment reported a 37% year-on-year surge in foreign and domestic investment applications, reaching 1.47 trillion baht for 1,292 projects in the first half of 2026, driven by demand for clean power to sustain data centre operations and AI infrastructure—creating non-negotiable demand for battery storage and uninterruptible power supply systems.