LG Chairman Pushes Expansion of ESS Infrastructure
LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo on April 2, 2026 called for bolstering power infrastructure and expanding energy storage systems (ESS) to meet rising energy demand from AI data centers, the conglomerate said. He visited LG Energy Solution Vertech's Massachusetts headquarters earlier that week and urged integrated, high-value ESS solutions as the global ESS market grows from 300 GWh in 2025 to a projected 750 GWh by 2030. He also discussed regional strategy in Brazil.
Scoring Rationale
Credible, same-day company visit and statements make this a notable industry development. Scored for credible sources and strategic scope, but novelty and technical depth are limited, so the impact is moderate.
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Sources
- Read OriginalLG chief stresses leadership in energy infrastructure business amid AI boomen.yna.co.kr
- Read OriginalLG chairman stresses stronger presence in AI energy infrastructurekoreatimes.co.kr
