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Will Sarawak develop a floating solar project at Bakun hydroelectric plant?

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.

Will Malaysia develop a floating solar project at Murum reservoir?

In November 2024, the UAE’s state-owned clean energy company Masdar signed an agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari, the clean energy arm of Malaysia’s national oil company Petronas, to jointly develop a floating solar project at Murum Reservoir. Source: Sarawak Energy, The Star subscribed members.

What is Sarawak doing about solar energy?

Highlighting Sarawak’s growing focus on solar energy, the Premier’s address presented the State’s approach, which includes solar-hybrid rural electrification, hydrogen-integrated solar systems, and the Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme to support solar adoption in housing developments.

Where is the Bakun hydroelectric plant located in Sarawak?

The Bakun Hydroelectric Plant, located in central Sarawak. (Photo: Sarawak Energy) The hydropower plant at Bakun Reservoir is one of Sarawak’s largest power stations, with an installed capacity of 2,520 MW and a steady track record of electricity generation since 2011.