Malaysia's overseas intelligent photovoltaic projects have seen significant development in recent years, not only driving Malaysia's transition to clean energy, but also showcasing the widespread application of intelligent photovoltaic technology.
1、 Floating Photovoltaic Project in Sarawak, Malaysia
Project Overview: This project is a 69.3-megawatt floating photovoltaic project under construction in Sarawak, Malaysia, jointly completed by China Power International and Trina Solar. This project is the first large-scale photovoltaic project in Malaysia to allow foreign ownership, and also the first large-scale floating power plant project in Sarawak state. The project site is located within the Batang Ai hydropower station reservoir in Sarawak state, and is expected to be put into operation by the end of October 2024.
Technical features: As a floating photovoltaic project, it utilizes the water surface resources of the reservoir, improves land use efficiency, and reduces land occupation. Meanwhile, the application of intelligent photovoltaic technology will ensure the efficient operation and remote monitoring of power plants.
Economic and environmental benefits: After completion, the project will help increase the proportion of renewable energy in the energy system of Sarawak, combining economic and environmental benefits.
2、 Malaysia's large-scale tracking photovoltaic power plant project
Project Overview: This project is a 116 MW photovoltaic power station project using tracking technology, located in Terengganu on the east coast of the Malaysian peninsula. The total installed capacity of the power station is 116 megawatts, covering an area of approximately 600 hectares. It was constructed by China Electric Power Construction East China Engineering Co., Ltd. as the general contractor.
Technical features: The project adopts JA Solar's DeepBlue 3.0 double-sided double glass modules, which is the largest single axis tracking photovoltaic project in Malaysia's history. The application of tracking technology can significantly improve the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic power plants, as photovoltaic panels can automatically adjust their angles according to the position of the sun, maximizing the reception of solar radiation.
Economic and environmental benefits: The power station is expected to generate 220 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, which can meet the electricity needs of 200000 households, reduce standard coal combustion by 80000 tons per year, and reduce carbon emissions by 200000 tons.
3、 Other intelligent photovoltaic projects
Labuan 10 MW Photovoltaic Power Station Project in Sabah, Malaysia: This project is under the general contracting of China Energy Engineering Jiangsu Institute and is the first large-scale ground photovoltaic project in Sabah to adopt tracking brackets. The project completed full capacity grid connected power generation in February 2024, greatly alleviating the power shortage in Labuan Island and helping Malaysia's green power energy transformation.
The 60 MW energy storage project in Sarawak, Malaysia: This project is under the general contracting of China Energy Engineering Jiangsu Institute and is Malaysia's first large-scale centralized electrochemical energy storage power station demonstration project. After completion, the project will improve the stability and reliability of the power system, reduce operating costs, and support large-scale integration of renewable energy.
4、 Chinese Enterprises' Investment and Cooperation in Malaysia
Jinjing Technology: As a leading player in domestic ultra white glass and one of the few enterprises at home and abroad that has mastered TCO glass technology and can achieve mass production, Jinjing Technology established an overseas company in Malaysia in 2018, successfully taking the first step in overseas layout. The Jinjing Malaysia project can provide a large amount of solar glass every year, providing strong support for Malaysia's photovoltaic industry.
In summary, Malaysia's overseas intelligent photovoltaic projects have made significant progress in recent years. These projects not only promote Malaysia's transition to clean energy, but also demonstrate the widespread application and enormous potential of intelligent photovoltaic technology. Chinese companies have played an important role in these projects, making positive contributions to Malaysia's energy transition and sustainable development through technology introduction and cooperation.
