On April 23rd, the 2025 TUYA Global Developer Summit officially opened in Shenzhen. Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a leading global AI cloud platform service provider, hosted a dedicated sub-forum titled "AI Leads New Energy Innovation". The event aimed to empower the new energy sector through cutting-edge AI technologies, drive innovation and implementation of smart energy solutions, and support global developers in exploring future development pathways while unlocking new AI business opportunities in the energy industry.

Daisy Yang, Director of Tuya Smart New Energy Solutions Products, and Harvey Zhang, Director of Tuya Smart New Energy & Industrial Robotics Solutions, respectively, gave speeches on the theme of "AI-Empowered Energy Revolution: Harnessing Every Watt, Every Day".

“Energy terminal application scenarios are currently challenged by fragmented demand, disconnected ecosystems, and technological barriers to collaboration—factors that significantly hinder the realization of energy efficiency potential. To address these pain points, Tuya has comprehensively upgraded its energy management solution. Leveraging core platform capabilities such as the WuKong AI development framework, Tuya AI base, and the Energy AI Engine, the company offers a one-stop AI energy solution tailored for developers in the energy industry. Building on this foundation, Tuya continues to drive innovation in AI capabilities, including AI-powered electricity analysis, energy-saving strategies, and intelligent energy scheduling. By participating in flexible electricity market scenarios, Tuya is collaborating with developers to accelerate the transformation of energy value across terminal application scenarios,” said Yang.

Zhang commented, “In the low-carbon era, further reducing household energy consumption has become a pressing goal. To this end, we have embedded AI algorithms into home energy management systems, upgrading the traditional manual dispatching model to an automated, intelligent one. Following the upgrade, users can easily predict photovoltaic power generation, monitor dynamic electricity price trends, anticipate future energy demand, and configure their energy use efficiently—all through a simple app interface. This allows every kilowatt-hour of electricity to be used to its fullest potential.”

European Association of Energy Storage Trade: How European Energy Storage is Reshaping the Electricity Market

The European Association of Energy Storage Trade (EAEST), established in the Netherlands, serves as a preeminent international platform for cooperation and collaboration. EAEST functions as a central hub for communication, enabling companies to gain insight into industry demands and collaborate to devise solutions. Additionally, it functions as an information dissemination hub, bridging the European energy storage industry with global counterparts.

Rob van der Gulik, Deputy Secretary General of the EAEST, delivered an in-depth analysis of the structure and key challenges of the European electricity market. He stated: “Currently, the core issue faced by the European electricity market lies in the mismatch between the rising demand for integrating renewable energy into the grid and the outdated adaptability of the grid infrastructure. This discrepancy leads to frequent congestion during power transmission and significantly reduces overall grid efficiency. Energy storage technology can play a crucial role in alleviating this pressure, improving market stability, and enhancing energy security—ultimately serving as a foundation for green economic growth. Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with global partners such as Tuya to drive innovation in the energy storage sector and work together to build a smart, resilient, and equitable sustainable energy system.”

Deloitte China: Green Transformation and Upgrading Lead Overseas Enterprises to Shape Zero-carbon Genes and Inscribe The Era of Green Civilization

Deloitte China provides integrated professional services, with a long-term commitment to be a leading contributor to China’s reform, opening-up and economic development. Deloitte is a globally connected firm with deep roots locally, owned by partners in China. With over 20,000 professionals across 31 Chinese cities, it provides clients with a one-stop shop offering world-leading audit, tax and consulting services.

Bruce Zhai，Sustainability Partner of Deloitte China remarked: “As the global transition toward a green civilization accelerates, Chinese enterprises going global are increasingly facing both challenges and opportunities in the ESG landscape—from regulators, consumers, and clients alike. With the tightening of global ESG policies and more targeted supervision in key sectors, Chinese companies expanding overseas must now navigate a ‘new paradigm’ of sustainable development. We recommend that enterprises proactively align with external trends and make early strategic moves in key areas such as sustainable supply chains, net-zero transformation, and digitalization. This will not only help meet compliance requirements, but also enhance their risk management capabilities and soft power in sustainable development. With support from Deloitte, leading companies in sectors including new energy, automotive, and consumer goods have successfully adapted to evolving international ESG regulations—such as the EU Battery Regulation and the CSDDD, turning green barriers into competitive advantages. Looking ahead, Deloitte will continue to leverage its deep insight into global ESG regulatory trends to provide customized compliance solutions, helping companies like Tuya navigate the global market with greater confidence and resilience.”

Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen. Co., Ltd.: AI Technological Innovation Leads to New User Experiences

Haier Air Conditioning is committed to delivering optimal indoor air solutions, providing consumers with healthy, comfortable, energy-efficient, and low-carbon fluorine-free variable frequency air conditioners. By leading industry trends and driving innovation, Haier continues to advance the development of the global HVAC sector. To date, the company has established 18 major production bases worldwide, with an annual production capacity exceeding 20 million units. This global network enables Haier to respond swiftly to market demands and ensure timely product availability for users across the globe.

Wei Li, Director of the Intelligence Research Institute of Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen. Co., Ltd., shared insights into how AI is redefining product competitiveness within the air conditioning industry: “AI technology is revolutionizing the capabilities of air conditioning products. With its support, we’ve achieved several industry-first innovations, including the integration of language-responsive technology and Wi-Fi sensing capabilities. These breakthroughs have enabled the development of a comprehensive AI spatial perception system, effectively addressing user pain points such as discomfort from direct cold airflow. To tackle the energy consumption challenges associated with air conditioning, we’ve introduced the Lingxi AI energy-saving architecture. This system leverages intelligent algorithms to optimize energy efficiency, ensuring user comfort while reducing electricity costs. Additionally, we’ve partnered with Tuya to co-develop a cross-brand, cross-category smart home ecosystem, offering users a seamless, integrated smart living experience.”

AlphaEss Co., Ltd.: AI Energy Management: The Path to the Next Generation Energy Revolution

AlphaESS is a leading global green energy storage solution and service provider. The company excels in providing tailored solutions for a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, large-scale, and utility projects. AlphaESS has more than 40 subsidiaries providing local services and more than 200,000 systems actively running in over 130 countries, enabling millions of people to enjoy reliable, accessible and clean energy.

Will Yang, Dean of the AI & Smart Research Institute at AlphaESS shared his perspectives on the future of energy management: “Currently, AlphaESS has demonstrated the significant impact of AI in enhancing solar energy storage efficiency and reducing energy costs through innovative approaches such as AI-driven distributed energy storage aggregation and dynamic electricity price optimization. Looking ahead, AlphaESS plans to deepen its collaboration with Tuya in more areas such as AI energy management and whole-house intelligent interconnection, aiming to maximize user benefits and convenience. This collaboration will empower both households and enterprises to actively participate in and benefit from the smart energy revolution.”

TCL Air Conditioners: Leading the Evolution of Smart and Healthy Living with AI Technology

TCL is a leading global tech brand in display panels, TVs, home comfort and mobile devices. Founded in 1981, TCL operates its manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide and has products and services in over 160 countries. TCL is dedicated to improving people's lives and experiences with its innovative technology. The products and services aim to solve problems, bring joy to families and friends, and create a safer and healthier world. TCL aspires to inspire and empower people to pursue greatness in their lives.

“TCL is committed to delivering forward-looking technological experiences and smart, healthy living solutions for users. By deeply understanding consumer needs, we continue to drive innovation in both technology and product development. To date, we have achieved nine internationally leading technologies, including deep-sleep smart fresh air systems, AI energy-saving, and high-efficiency silent fresh air innovations. Empowered by these breakthroughs, TCL has developed three core smart health features: AI Sleep, AI Voice, and AI Power Saving. We also introduced the groundbreaking “Xiao Lan Yi” series of air conditioners. For example, the Xiao Lan Yi C7 is equipped with the world’s first millimeter-wave radar sensing technology, which adjusts room temperature based on users’ sleep status for more restful nights. Backed by TCL’s proprietary Fuxi voice model and DeepSeek’s capabilities, the product supports L5-level voice interaction, enabling effortless smart home control. In addition, our AI Smart Power Saving 2.0 technology achieves a superior level of energy efficiency, with power savings of up to 40%. Looking ahead, TCL will continue to uphold its vision of ‘Leading Technology, Harmonious Coexistence, and work with partners such as Tuya to enhance quality of life through intelligent innovation.” said Jun Xiong, General Manager of the TCL Air Conditioning R&D Center, sharing his vision for the industry’s evolution.

PV ESS PLANET: The Future Form of Household Energy Management Will Shift From Merely Using Electricity to Energy Operation.

PV ESS PLANET is a service-driven platform dedicated to knowledge sharing, professional networking, and industry insight, established by a team of senior experts in the solar-plus-storage sector.

Jobs Ma，Founder of PV ESS PLANET, shared his insights on household energy management. He stated, "In the past, household energy management was often confined to basic electricity usage, relying solely on grid supply. However, with the rapid advancement of technologies like AI and cloud computing, alongside the evolution of energy concepts, the future of household energy management is moving beyond a single consumption model towards a new phase of energy operation. This shift not only means households will become active participants in energy production, storage, and consumption but also signals a disruptive transformation in energy utilization patterns. With the support of companies like Tuya, we are entering a new era of deep interaction and efficient collaboration between households and energy systems."

Oneho PE: Home Energy Management System Based on Modular Design

Oneho PE is dedicated to advancing the field of green energy generation. By integrating AI control, digital technologies, power electronic conversion, and electrochemical energy storage, the company delivers safe, efficient, and reliable HEMS (Home Energy Management System) and MLPE (Module-Level Power Electronics) solutions. Through continuous innovation and quality service, Oneho PE is actively contributing to the global low-carbon transition.

Jianli Tong, Founder and Chairman of Oneho PE, emphasized, “In the context of the ‘dual carbon’ initiative, green development has emerged as a global consensus, propelling the accelerated transformation of the energy sector. Oneho leverages AI-powered algorithms to enhance the management capabilities of power generation systems. Through terminals such as PCs or mobile apps, users can monitor key information in real-time, including household power supply voltage, current, energy consumption, environmental temperature, and equipment operation status. This enables accurate predictions of power generation, along with quick insights into the operational status and revenue of household power plants. As part of its efforts to drive energy structure transformation, Oneho collaborates with Tuya to promote the integration of intelligent communication modules, coordination of household energy storage systems, HEMS, and other solutions, working together to build a greener, more sustainable energy future for global customers.”

Shenzhen EVI New Energy: Intelligent Energy Management System Based "Integrated Software and Hardware”

Shenzhen EVI New Energy has deep expertise in power electronics and is a leader in cutting-edge technologies across various fields, including solar inverters, electric vehicle chargers, and UPS systems. The company’s products and solutions cater to diverse market needs, both domestically and internationally. EVI New Energy is committed to becoming a one-stop provider of comprehensive solutions for EV charging, solar inverters, and energy storage systems.

Leon Liao, Founder and Chairman of Shenzhen EVI New Energy, shared his perspective on the rapidly evolving energy landscape, “The number of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly, leading to a growing shortage of charging stations — which, in turn, creates new business opportunities for energy enterprises. To address this, we have developed a smart energy management system centered around EV charging. Powered by AI, this system not only optimizes electricity costs by considering factors such as weather, consumption patterns, and electricity price fluctuations, but also enables dynamic load management, enhances equipment utilization, and resolves issues like uneven load distribution across the power grid. In the future, we will collaborate with Tuya to explore the most efficient energy-saving solutions, striving to maximize the value of every kilowatt-hour of electricity, and contribute to the global green and low-carbon transformation.”

This sub-forum gathered top thought leaders from the global energy sector, who showcased innovative technological practices and provided a clearer roadmap for the future of the industry. Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to collaborate with its partners to drive AI-powered energy solutions, accelerate the journey toward global carbon neutrality, and usher in a new era of sustainable development through smart energy systems.