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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sarawak secures China energy giants for floating solar
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The signatories of the MoU were Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication permanent secretary Datuk Jafri Lias, CTGI vice-president Zhang Kai Hong, and Shanghai Electric Power vice-president Yang Xing Hai. KUCHING: Sarawak takes another step to strengthen its energy security and environmental sustainability with the formalisation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two of China's leading companies to develop a floating solar project at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir. Sarawak Energy Bhd, in a statement, said that the state's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, China Three Gorges International Ltd (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd signed the MoU at the 2025 International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference (SNEC PV Expo) in Shanghai. Advertisement 'The agreement sets the framework for the Sarawak government, CTGI, and Shanghai Electric Power to jointly undertake various studies and collaborate on the potential development of a floating solar facility with a capacity not exceeding 1,000 megawatts (MW) on the Bakun HEP reservoir,' the statement said. The signatories of the MoU were Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication permanent secretary Datuk Jafri Lias, CTGI vice-president Zhang Kai Hong, and Shanghai Electric Power vice-president Yang Xing Hai. The state's Deputy Utility Minister (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Sarawak Energy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki represented Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to witness the ceremony, alongside Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng and Sarawak Energy Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. Abang Johari, in a keynote address for the event, which was read by Ibrahim, said that a strategic alliance with strong industry partners, such as CTGI and Shanghai Electric, would support Sarawak's aim of ensuring energy security and environmental sustainability. 'By 2030, Sarawak targets a 10 gigawatt (GW) generation capacity, and 15 GW by 2035, with renewable sources making up over 60 per cent of the capacity mix. 'With its vast renewable energy (RE) resources, Sarawak has the potential to become an RE powerhouse of the region,' he said. The keynote address further outlined Sarawak's progressive RE policies to accelerate its energy transition, including amendments to the state's Electricity Ordinance, to promote large-scale solar development, consumer-generated electricity, and independent power producer participation. The premier's address also presented the state's approach to solar energy, including solar-hybrid rural electrification, hydrogen-integrated solar systems, and the net energy metering scheme to support solar adoption in housing developments. A 50 MW floating solar farm, installed in December last year over 190 hectares of the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir, was Sarawak's first large-scale solar installation that integrates hydroelectric and solar power scheme. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak inks deal with China's energy giants for Bakun floating solar project
Photo shows a view of the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant. Sarawak Energy completed its acquisition of the 2,400MW Bakun dam from the Federal government in 2017. KUCHING (June 10): Sarawak takes another step to strengthen its energy security and environmental sustainability with the formalisation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two of China's leading companies to develop a floating solar project at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir. Sarawak Energy Bhd, in a statement, said that the state's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, China Three Gorges International Ltd (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd signed the MoU today at the 2025 International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference (SNEC PV Expo) in Shanghai. 'The agreement sets the framework for the Sarawak government, CTGI, and Shanghai Electric Power to jointly undertake various studies and collaborate on the potential development of a floating solar facility with a capacity not exceeding 1,000 megawatts (MW) on the Bakun HEP reservoir,' the statement said. The signatories of the MoU were Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication permanent secretary Datuk Jafri Lias, CTGI vice-president Zhang Kai Hong, and Shanghai Electric Power vice-president Yang Xing Hai. The state's Deputy Utility Minister (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Sarawak Energy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki represented Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to witness the ceremony, alongside Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng and Sarawak Energy Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. Abang Johari, in a keynote address for the event, which was read by Ibrahim, said that a strategic alliance with strong industry partners, such as CTGI and Shanghai Electric, would support Sarawak's aim of ensuring energy security and environmental sustainability. 'By 2030, Sarawak targets a 10 gigawatt (GW) generation capacity, and 15 GW by 2035, with renewable sources making up over 60 per cent of the capacity mix. 'With its vast renewable energy (RE) resources, Sarawak has the potential to become an RE powerhouse of the region,' he said. The keynote address further outlined Sarawak's progressive RE policies to accelerate its energy transition, including amendments to the state's Electricity Ordinance, to promote large-scale solar development, consumer-generated electricity, and independent power producer participation. The premier's address also presented the state's approach to solar energy, including solar-hybrid rural electrification, hydrogen-integrated solar systems, and the net energy metering scheme to support solar adoption in housing developments. A 50 MW floating solar farm, installed in December last year over 190 hectares of the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir, was Sarawak's first large-scale solar installation that integrates hydroelectric and solar power scheme. – Bernama Bakun Hydroelectric Plant China floating solar project Sarawak Energy
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak inks deal with China's energy giants for Bakun floating solar project
KUCHING: Sarawak takes another step to strengthen its energy security and environmental sustainability with the formalisation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two of China's leading companies to develop a floating solar project at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir. Sarawak Energy Bhd, in a statement, said that the state's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, China Three Gorges International Ltd (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd signed the MoU today at the 2025 International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference (SNEC PV Expo) in Shanghai. 'The agreement sets the framework for the Sarawak government, CTGI, and Shanghai Electric Power to jointly undertake various studies and collaborate on the potential development of a floating solar facility with a capacity not exceeding 1,000 megawatts (MW) on the Bakun HEP reservoir,' the statement said. The signatories of the MoU were Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication permanent secretary Datuk Jafri Lias, CTGI vice-president Zhang Kai Hong, and Shanghai Electric Power vice-president Yang Xing Hai. The state's Deputy Utility Minister (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Sarawak Energy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki represented Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to witness the ceremony, alongside Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng and Sarawak Energy Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. Abang Johari, in a keynote address for the event, which was read by Ibrahim, said that a strategic alliance with strong industry partners, such as CTGI and Shanghai Electric, would support Sarawak's aim of ensuring energy security and environmental sustainability. 'By 2030, Sarawak targets a 10 gigawatt (GW) generation capacity, and 15 GW by 2035, with renewable sources making up over 60 per cent of the capacity mix. 'With its vast renewable energy (RE) resources, Sarawak has the potential to become an RE powerhouse of the region,' he said. The keynote address further outlined Sarawak's progressive RE policies to accelerate its energy transition, including amendments to the state's Electricity Ordinance, to promote large-scale solar development, consumer-generated electricity, and independent power producer participation. The premier's address also presented the state's approach to solar energy, including solar-hybrid rural electrification, hydrogen-integrated solar systems, and the net energy metering scheme to support solar adoption in housing developments. A 50 MW floating solar farm, installed in December last year over 190 hectares of the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir, was Sarawak's first large-scale solar installation that integrates hydroelectric and solar power scheme.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak, China firms ink deal for Bakun floating solar
KUCHING: Sarawak takes another step to strengthen its energy security and environmental sustainability with the formalisation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two of China's leading companies to develop a floating solar project at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir. Sarawak Energy Bhd, in a statement, said that the state's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, China Three Gorges International Ltd (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd signed the MoU today at the 2025 International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference (SNEC PV Expo) in Shanghai. 'The agreement sets the framework for the Sarawak government, CTGI, and Shanghai Electric Power to jointly undertake various studies and collaborate on the potential development of a floating solar facility with a capacity not exceeding 1,000 megawatts (MW) on the Bakun HEP reservoir,' the statement said. The signatories of the MoU were Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication permanent secretary Datuk Jafri Lias, CTGI vice-president Zhang Kai Hong, and Shanghai Electric Power vice-president Yang Xing Hai. The state's Deputy Utility Minister (Sarawak Energy and Petros) and Sarawak Energy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki represented Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to witness the ceremony, alongside Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng and Sarawak Energy Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. Abang Johari, in a keynote address for the event, which was read by Ibrahim, said that a strategic alliance with strong industry partners, such as CTGI and Shanghai Electric, would support Sarawak's aim of ensuring energy security and environmental sustainability. 'By 2030, Sarawak targets a 10 gigawatt (GW) generation capacity, and 15 GW by 2035, with renewable sources making up over 60 per cent of the capacity mix. 'With its vast renewable energy (RE) resources, Sarawak has the potential to become an RE powerhouse of the region,' he said. The keynote address further outlined Sarawak's progressive RE policies to accelerate its energy transition, including amendments to the state's Electricity Ordinance, to promote large-scale solar development, consumer-generated electricity, and independent power producer participation. The premier's address also presented the state's approach to solar energy, including solar-hybrid rural electrification, hydrogen-integrated solar systems, and the net energy metering scheme to support solar adoption in housing developments. A 50 MW floating solar farm, installed in December last year over 190 hectares of the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir, was Sarawak's first large-scale solar installation that integrates hydroelectric and solar power scheme.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Sarawak to work with Chinese companies to develop floating solar power on Bakun reservoir
State Deputy Utility Minister Datuk Ibrahim Baki (standing second right) witnessing the MOU signing between the state Utility and Telecommunication Ministry, China Three Gorges International Ltd and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd in Shanghai on Tuesday (June 10). KUCHING: Sarawak will work with two Chinese companies to look into developing floating solar on the reservoir of the Bakun hydroelectric plant (HEP). The state Utility and Telecommunication Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China Three Gorges International Ltd (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd at the International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference (SNEC PV Expo) in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday (June 10). The MOU sets the framework for the Sarawak government, CTGI and Shanghai Electric to jointly undertake studies and collaborate to explore the potential development of floating solar, with a capacity not exceeding 1,000MW, on the Bakun reservoir. State Deputy Utility Minister Datuk Ibrahim Baki represented Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg to witness the MOU signing together with Shanghai mayor Gong Zheng. Also present was a delegation from Sarawak Energy Bhd led by its group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. Delivering Abang Johari's keynote address at the event, Ibrahim said the partnership with CTGI and Shanghai Electric supported Sarawak's aim of ensuring energy security and environmental sustainability. "Sarawak currently has a generation capacity of about 5,900MW, predominantly from renewable hydropower sources. "By 2030, Sarawak targets a 10GW generation capacity and 15GW by 2035, with renewable sources making up over 60% of the capacity mix. "With its vast renewable energy resources, Sarawak has the potential to become a renewable energy powerhouse of the region," he said. The keynote address also highlighted Sarawak's growing focus on solar energy, including solar-hybrid rural electrification, hydrogen-integrated solar systems and the net energy metering scheme supporting solar adoption in housing developments. Additionally, Sarawak's first large-scale solar installation at the Batang Ai HEP began generating power in December last year. The 500MW floating solar farm, spanning over 190ha on the Batang Ai reservoir, also marks Sarawak's first integrated hydroelectric and solar power scheme. "This initiative will pave the way for further development of floating solar in Sarawak at other hydropower reservoirs through privately funded investments," the Premier's address said.
