RECCESSARY and EnergyOMNI recently organized the New Energy and Carbon Market Business Forum in Taiwan, uniting industry leaders to discuss global trends and investment prospects. The event aimed to enhance net-zero transformation and unveil future opportunities. Through collaboration, the forum focused on media's role in delivering valuable insights and promoting public dialogue on new energy and carbon topics. Key discussions included virtual power plants (VPPs), hydrogen, and electricity trading platforms. The speakers highlighted the potential of VPPs to replace peak-load power plants, emphasizing the necessity of market mechanisms for scaling. They also discussed the crucial role of hydrogen in long-duration energy storage and its potential for reducing grid stress. Taiwan is gearing up for the hydrogen-powered transportation era, with Linde LienHwa Industrial Gases leading the way by launching hydrogen refueling stations, a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, experts stressed the importance of flexible demand response strategies for achieving net zero targets. Overall, the forum provided valuable insights into advancing the energy transition and leveraging innovative technologies to drive sustainability in the industry.