Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari Team Up for Malaysia's Large-Scale Floating Solar Project
Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari signed a partnership to assess a large-scale floating solar project at Malaysia's Murum Hydroelectric Plant. The initiative aligns with Malaysia’s renewable goals, aiming to drive clean energy growth and regional collaboration.
November 07, 2024. By EI News Network
The collaboration aims to evaluate the potential of installing a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The partnership was announced through a Joint Study Agreement signed in Abu Dhabi, attended by industry leaders including Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, and Gentari CEO Sushil Purohit. Distinguished officials, such as the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Zohari, and Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof, were also present.
The proposed project marks a significant step towards increasing Sarawak’s renewable energy production while contributing to Malaysia’s broader sustainability goals. The initiative is aligned with Malaysia’s target of generating 31 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025, and aims to increase this share to 40 percent by 2035. Floating solar power installations, which use water surfaces for solar panels instead of land, offer distinct advantages such as conserving land, reducing water evaporation, and creating synergies with existing hydroelectric facilities.
Al Ramahi highlighted the collaborative nature of this project, noting that the expertise of each partner in solar and floating photovoltaic (PV) technology would drive Malaysia's energy transition while boosting regional economic growth. Sarawak Energy’s CEO Suhaili emphasised that the project complements ongoing renewable efforts, including the Batang Ai floating solar farm, which is projected to cut CO2 emissions by 52 kilotons annually.
Gentari CEO Purohit stressed the project’s role in advancing clean energy in Southeast Asia, adding that the international collaboration could inspire similar floating solar initiatives across the region. The feasibility study will comprehensively assess technical, environmental, and economic factors, potentially positioning Sarawak as a clean energy leader.
In addition to formalising the partnership, the Sarawak delegation toured prominent energy sites in the UAE, including Masdar City and Mubadala Energy’s stand at ADIPEC, where they discussed hydrogen energy and future clean energy opportunities.
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