Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), represented by its wholly owned subsidiary China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Company Limited (CET), to advance technology cooperation in modern power systems. The partnership aims to support Malaysia’s grid modernisation and contribute to ASEAN’s broader vision of regional power interconnection. The collaboration will focus on three key areas — power system planning and integration, smart and resilient networks, and digital and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions — leveraging SGCC and CET’s expertise in new-type power systems and energy transition technologies.
Under the MoU, TNB and CET will form a joint working committee to monitor collaboration progress and coordinate technical exchanges. Planned activities include capacity-building sessions, technical study reports, and conceptual design support for pilot projects such as DC medium/low-voltage distribution networks and AI frameworks for grid operation. TNB will share technical information to support these initiatives, while CET will provide advanced technologies, standards, and project insights drawn from SGCC’s global operations.