LG Group will set up an exhibition booth at 'SMART ENERGY PLUS (SEP) 2026' to unveil high-efficiency heat pump boilers and AI data center cooling solutions. The company will also take the stage as a conference speaker, introducing trends in AI data centers, cooling solutions, and innovation strategies for Energy Storage System (ESS) software.
Hosted by the National Assembly Hydrogen Economy Forum and co-organized by Money Today and COEX, 'SEP 2026' will be held from the 28th to the 30th of this month at Hall B of COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The event's themes are "The Energy Cycle in the AI Era" and "Energy Security Amid Shifting International Conditions." As a specialized exhibition for the energy industry leading the future of AI and energy security, diverse programs will be conducted over three days.
At this exhibition, LG Electronics is highlighting its high-efficiency integrated 'LG Therma V Heat Pump Boiler.' A heat pump utilizes heat from the air to supply heating and hot water. It can produce thermal energy approximately four to five times greater than the input power. Another strength is that it can reduce energy costs by approximately 40% to 60% compared to existing fossil fuel-based boilers.
Additionally, by integrating the outdoor unit and main systems into one, it allows for the direct use of existing hot water piping without separate refrigerant pipe construction, significantly reducing installation time and costs. Having recorded a No. 1 supply share (35.6%) in this year's Jeju Island heat pump promotion project, visitors can directly verify the proven next-generation heating and cooling technology and the "boiler-free apartment" demonstration model at the exhibition site.
Sharing future technology visions through on-site lectures will also continue. At 1:30 p.m. on the second day of the event, the 29th, Lee Gwang-won, Head of Applied Business at LG Electronics, will present on the topic "Global Data Center Trends and End-to-End LG Integrated Cooling Solutions." He plans to examine the impact of expanding AI demand and changes in Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) performance on the global AI Data Center (AIDC) cooling market, and introduce LG Electronics' key cooling solutions and application cases.
LG Electronics is unveiling a "Chip to Chiller" integrated solution that connects chillers producing cooling water, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) managing heat generated by semiconductors, and cold plates directly cooling semiconductors into one system. Following the acquisition of NVIDIA certification for 600-kilowatt-class CDUs in July, the company also received "DSX Ready" approval for large-capacity CDUs in September. DSX Ready is a certification granted to products that meet the technical requirements for liquid cooling systems for AI data centers presented by NVIDIA.
At 10:20 a.m. on the final day of the event, the 30th, Kim Hyeon-tae, Head of ESS Product Planning and Jeon Ryak-dam-dang (SVP) at LG Energy Solution, will take the stage as the first conference speaker. Under the theme "From Hardware to Intelligent Platform: Software Innovation Leading the ESS Market," he is expected to introduce market competitiveness based on software technology capabilities encompassing Energy Management Systems (EMS), Market and Operation Optimization solutions (EMO), and Digital Operations and Maintenance (O&M).
In a pre-interview with Money Today, Executive Vice President Kim stated, "Battery hardware has become standardized as a commodity," adding, "Various companies are making efforts in directions that can elevate the value of that hardware." He continued, "The first half of the battery competition so far has been focused on how much cost can be reduced in terms of hardware. Now, entering the second half, it is a period where AI Transformation (AX) is being introduced for Operating Expenditures (OPEX)," he emphasized.
Meanwhile, SEP 2026 will feature the participation of leading energy and mobility companies representing domestic and international markets, as well as major institutional investors, presenting future energy visions alongside LG Group. At the exhibition hall, HD Hyundai Electric, Doosan Enerbility, Hyundai Rotem, and Unison, along with the Army, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, will set up booths to showcase next-generation energy acquisition strategies and technologies. In addition, global automotive brands including Hyundai Motor, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and Polestar will participate, providing an opportunity to compare and experience the latest electric and hydrogen vehicle strategies in one place.
The conference held over the three-day event will begin with an Army Forum, featuring a full lineup of expert speakers leading global semiconductor, battery, and power infrastructure, who will reveal next-generation energy strategies. Executives from Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, LG Electronics, POSCO Holdings, Bright Energy Partners, LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, SK On, OCI Power, and HD Hyundai Electric will take the podium to provide insights with core visions and strategies that will shake up the future energy market.
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