The Malaysian utility Sarawak Energy has planned to install at least 400 MW of floating solar power capacity at its dams by 2030.
The utility aims to expand the projects to meet the growing demand for renewables from other countries in the region.
The company plans to expand into solar capacity as it seeks to reduce reliance on coal and boost exports to neighboring countries like Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
Out of many planned projects, the company has already started construction at its first 50 MW floating solar unit. The project is likely to be completed by the end of 2024.
According to Sarawak CEO Sharbini Suhaili, “the company could reliably connect up to 1,500 MW across its three hydropower plants to its grid,” as per a local report.
To be noted, the company has planned to export 30 MW to 50 MW of electricity to Sabah state in 2024.
The company CEO further shared that Sarawak Energy plans to reduce the share of coal in its power mix to 10 percent by 2030 from the current 18 percent.
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