TNB Invests RM12 Billion in Malaysia Grid Modernization for Renewable Energy

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by policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 points

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has allocated RM12 billion toward grid modernization as part of a larger RM15.7 billion capital expenditure for 2025. These investments focus on improving supply reliability and integrating renewable energy to support Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap. Key projects include a 785 MWp Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme for data centers, hybrid hydro-floating solar developments in Terengganu, and green hydrogen initiatives at the Jimah East Power Plant.

2 comments

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

RM12 billion for grid modernization is a serious number. The real question is how much of this is actually new capacity versus just replacing aging kit. I want to see the specific interconnection timelines for those data center loads.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The CRESS agreement is the interesting part here. Moving toward corporate power purchase agreements shows a shift in how Malaysia is structuring its energy markets to attract tech investment.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Good to see the focus on hybrid hydro-floating solar. It is a practical way to scale renewables without using as much land. Still curious about the actual carbon displacement numbers for the Jimah hydrogen project.

eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. Hydrogen projects often sound great in press releases but the energy efficiency of the conversion process is where the real story is. We need the data on the electrolysis source.