The Energy Commission of Malaysia has initiated a tender under its Large Scale Solar (LSS) program to develop 2 GW of solar capacity. This marks the second such tender in under a year, following a similar 2 GW bidding round in April 2024. The initiative supports Malaysia’s goal of achieving a 70 per cent renewable energy (RE) mix by 2050.
The tender includes two packages: 1.5 GW for ground-mounted solar plants with capacities between 30 MW and 500 MW, and 500 MW for floating solar systems with capacities ranging from 10 MW to 500 MW. Approved projects are slated for operation by 2027. Bidders can access Request for Proposal documents online, with submissions due by February 2025.