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Sarawak renewable energy development

Overview

Renewable energy initiatives in Sarawak have progressed through both large scale infrastructure agreements and localized technological deployments.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar PJSC) and Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO) signed a Power Purchase Agreement to develop a 400-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic project at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Belaga. This project, intended to be one of the largest floating solar installations in Southeast Asia, aims to diversify the region’s electricity generation by combining solar power with existing hydropower.

In a separate development, Sarawak Energy introduced the ‘Seri Batang Ai’, its first solar-assisted electric boat. Designed for operations at the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Project, the vessel utilizes an electric propulsion system and rooftop solar panels to support dam safety inspections, environmental monitoring, and personnel transport while reducing exhaust emissions and noise.

Entities

Abang Johari Tun Openg · Sarawak Energy · Murum Hydroelectric Plant · Batang Ai Hydroelectric Project · Masdar PJSC

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sarawak Energy launches first solar-powered electric boat

    Sarawak Energy has launched ‘Seri Batang Ai’, its first solar-assisted electric boat, to support hydroelectric operations with zero direct emissions.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Masdar and SESCO to develop 400MW floating solar project in Sarawak

    Masdar and SESCO have signed an agreement to build a 400MW floating solar project at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir, creating one of Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar installations.

Sources

borneotalk.com · dayakdaily.com · sarawakdaily.com · tvsarawak.my