ES Sunlogy signs deal for special energy zone devt in Baram
KUCHING (Aug 12): ES Sunlogy Bhd (ES Sunlogy), an established provider of mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services as well as generation and sale of renewable energy, has entered into a heads of agreement to support the development of a 155 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar hybrid power plant integrated with a 310 megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Baram, Sarawak.
Signed in partnership with Planet QEOS Sdn Bhd (Planet QEOS), the deal was witnessed by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Openg during the Public-Industry Engagement Day and Launching Ceremony of the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P).
This flagship initiative forms part of the broader Special Energy Zone (SEZ) launched by the Sarawak Government to accelerate the region's transformation into a clean energy and economic growth hub.
ES Sunlogy managing director Khor Chuan Meng, commented, 'Sarawak has taken a visionary step by launching the Special Energy Zone in Baram.
'This initiative will serve as a catalyst for clean energy adoption, rural transformation, and local value creation. ES Sunlogy is honoured to be part of this mission, contributing not only through our renewable energy projects but by anchoring our core M&E expertise in the region.
'We are committed to working closely with the State Government and its agencies to support capacity building and regional infrastructure development in Baram.'
Planet QEOS, a Sarawak-based deep technology company, recently received in-principle approval from the Sarawak State Government for its integrated agrovoltaic and renewable energy proposal in Baram, which includes the development of up to 4,000 MWac of solar capacity over a 1,200-hectare site.
The initiative combines large-scale solar generation with food and agriculture infrastructure under a patented Sustainable Animal Feed Economics (SAFE) model to support both energy and food security.
The Baram project also includes the construction of a dedicated 180-kilometre transmission corridor—repurposing the former Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline—to deliver green energy from Baram to downstream industrial zones in Bintulu.
This facility will serve as a regional hub for technical training, systems integration, and knowledge transfer, creating high-value jobs for local talent and upskilling the surrounding communities.
The project also contributes to Phase 1 of the Baram DeepTech Energy Program, which aims to deliver 500 MWac of firm renewable energy into the SEB Grid by 2027, powered by 1,850 MWp of solar photovoltaic systems and 3,677 MWh of battery energy storage.
This development is expected to form the world's largest single-site BESS-based solar power system, supporting fully dispatchable clean energy with a 60 per cent capacity factor. The Baram DeepTech program represents a critical component of Sarawak's broader plan to build a firm, reliable renewable energy supply equivalent to two Bakun Hydroelectric Plants by 2030.
Additionally, ES Sunlogy will support the SEZ's integrated agrovoltaic ecosystem through the deployment of solar energy systems to power agricultural, logistics, and rural development zones within Baram.
The SAFE agrovoltaic initiative is expected to generate thousands of employment opportunities in engineering, food production, and clean energy services, while enabling Sarawak to lead innovation in agri-energy convergence across Southeast Asia.
By offering engineering and energy solutions tailored to Sarawak's unique geographic and demographic needs, the Group aligns itself with the State's objective to promote sustainable and equitable growth beyond urban centres.
With a proven track record of delivering more than 13 projects with over 300MWp of solar capacity across Malaysia, ES Sunlogy plans to establish a dedicated regional presence in Sarawak to support local project execution, talent development, and long-term stakeholder engagement.
In alignment with ESG principles, the Company will also incorporate low-carbon construction practices, promote local workforce participation, and provide solar electrification solutions to surrounding communities. Baram Es Sunlogy SET-P solar
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