The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) of Malaysia has announced the launch of the Large Scale Solar (LSS-6) bidding round in the second quarter of 2025 to boost the country’s renewable energy (RE) capacity. PETRA aims to enhance the stability of the national grid by introducing a separate bidding round for energy storage systems by the third quarter of 2025. These measures align with Malaysia’s goal to achieve a 70 per cent RE mix by 2050, supporting its transition to cleaner energy sources.
The ministry is also focusing on expanding the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM), which promotes solar power generation through residential rooftop spaces. PETRA’s commitment to these renewable energy initiatives is expected to contribute significantly to reducing Malaysia’s carbon footprint and meeting its environmental goals.