Malaysia’s Energy Commission has issued an open tender for the development of 2 GW of large-scale solar power, as part of the nation’s efforts to accelerate its clean energy transition. The projects, which will range in capacity from 10 MW to 500 MW, are aimed at bolstering Malaysia’s renewable energy ambitions.
The announcement, made by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), marks the second bidding round under the Large Scale Solar (LSS) program in less than a year. The first round, held in April 2024, also sought proposals for 2 GW of solar capacity.
PETRA emphasized that the expanded solar program is pivotal to achieving Malaysia’s renewable energy goals, particularly its target of increasing the share of renewables in the electricity mix to 70% by 2050. In a statement, the ministry expressed confidence that the new projects would contribute significantly to the country’s energy transition.
The 2 GW of solar capacity will be divided into two distinct packages. The first package allocates 1.5 GW for ground-mounted solar power plants, with project capacities ranging from 30 MW to 500 MW. The second package, totaling 500 MW, is dedicated to floating solar installations on water bodies, with bidding open for projects between 10 MW and 500 MW.
According to PETRA, the newly approved solar facilities are expected to begin operations in 2027, further supporting Malaysia’s decarbonization efforts.
Request for proposal (RFP) documents are now available on the Energy Commission’s website, with interested parties required to submit completed proposals by the end of February.
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