UAE-based Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari, have signed a joint agreement to study the feasibility of a large floating solar power plant on Malaysia’s Murum hydroelectric reservoir. This project aims to boost Sarawak’s renewable energy (RE) capacity and support Malaysia’s clean energy goals. The study will assess technical, environmental, and economic factors to confirm viability.
This initiative aligns with Malaysia’s RE targets of 31 per cent by 2025 and 40 per cent by 2035 and highlights floating solar’s land-use efficiency and potential benefits for hydroelectric systems.