In Short : Blueleaf has secured a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage project in Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of its presence in Southeast Asia. The project will support grid stability, renewable integration, and energy reliability, highlighting growing demand for large-scale storage solutions and reinforcing the role of batteries in modern, flexible […]
Malaysia seeks EPC contractors for 30-MW floating solar park – EQ
Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KLSE:TENAGA), or TNB, is seeking developers for a 30-MW floating solar project at a water reservoir in the eastern part of its home country. According to the tender notice, parties are invited to submit offers for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) of the plant. Proposals will be accepted […]
India, Malaysia looking at expanding cooperation in trade, energy, defence – EQ
In Short : India and Malaysia are exploring avenues to enhance cooperation in various sectors including trade, energy, and defence. This collaborative approach reflects the strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. By fostering partnerships in these key areas, both countries aim to leverage each other’s strengths, promote mutual growth, and contribute to […]
Cleantech Solar enters a long-term partnership with Konica Minolta in Malaysia, commissions a 3.4 MWp on-site rooftop solar PV system – EQ Mag
Malacca, Malaysia : Cleantech Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions to corporations in Southeast Asia and India, announces the commissioning of a 3.4 MWp rooftop solar PV systemat the manufacturing facility of Konica Minolta Business Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.in Malacca, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational technology company Konica Minolta, Inc.(Konica Minolta).Under a […]
Malaysia lifts RE exports ban and raises 2050 generation capacity goal to 70% – EQ Mag
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has lifted the ban on exports of renewable energy (RE), as part of a policy review to enable debottlenecking of the growth in the energy industry, said Economy Minister Mohd Rafizi Ramli. At a joint press conference with Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Rafizi […]
Malaysia needs to invest US$375 billion in renewables to reach 2050 climate goals – EQ Mag
MALAYSIA will need to double its investments in renewable energy transition to at least US$375 billion in order to achieve its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) said. The South-east Asian nation has pledged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions dramatically by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by […]
How carbon markets can help Malaysia achieve its climate targets – EQ Mag Pro
Malaysia has the opportunity to not just meet its climate targets but also support the world through additional sequestration. Acting now to scale carbon markets could help. Leaders around the world have set ambitious targets to curtail emissions. As of June 2022, countries with announced net-zero targets cover more than 80 percent of global emissions […]
Will Malaysia Still Lead The Electric Vehicle Charge In The Southeast Asian Region? – EQ Mag Pro
I just returned from a trip to Malaysia to attend a road safety seminar, the launch of a new device, and to meet up with fellow motoring journalists in the region. I asked road safety advocate and motoring journalist Shahrim Tamrin would it not be favorable for Malaysia, with its national car brands Proton and […]
Samsung SDI breaks ground for $1.3 billion battery factory in Malaysia – EQ Mag Pro
SEOUL : Samsung SDI Co Ltd has broken ground on a new 1.7 trillion won ($1.3 billion) battery factory in Malaysia to make cylindrical batteries, the company said on Thursday. The battery maker said it would invest the 1.7 trillion won in stages in the factory in the region of Seremban until its completion in […]
Malaysia’s Petronas launches clean energy firm to lead carbon-free push – EQ Mag Pro
The first of the clean hydrogen projects, which is being developed in Malaysia and other markets, is due to come onstream in 2025. Malaysia’s Petronas on Thursday announced the establishment of a new clean energy solutions company, Gentari, as part of a global push by the state oil firm to produce carbon-free energy. Petronas, the […]