Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power Signs MoU to Develop Renewables Capacity in Malaysia
The renewable energy utility said in a statement it agreed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority to explore developing the capacity by 2040.
Malaysia wants renewable energy to make up 70% of its power mix by 2050.
ACWA Power said it also signed strategic partnership agreements with several Malaysian companies for possible energy projects, including for large-scale water desalination.
"These strategic agreements represent a significant milestone in ACWA Power's expansion in Southeast Asia and reflect our commitment to supporting Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region's energy transition," ACWA Power CEO Marco Arcelli said in the statement.
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