The Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge has become the first bridge in the world to operate with 98 per cent solar energy in Malaysia. Connecting Tanjung in Kuala Terengganu city centre with Seberang Takir, the bridge is now registered under the Green Energy Tariff and certified by The International Tracking Standard Foundation. The transition to solar energy aligns with Malaysia’s environmental and sustainability goals, enhancing Kuala Terengganu’s reputation as a global tourism destination.
The bridge consumes 176 MW of electricity annually for the north tower and 294 MW for the south tower. To ensure efficient operations, TI Properties Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Terengganu Incorporation, has been appointed as the official operator. Since opening in 2019 as part of the Kuala Terengganu City Center development, the RM249 million bridge has won multiple engineering awards and emerged as a major tourist attraction. The integration of renewable energy further positions Malaysia as a leader in green infrastructure.
