Masdar, Sarawak, and Gentari to study floating solar plant in Malaysia

The project will possibly be installed on the Murum reservoir.

UAE’s Masdar has signed a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to look into possibly building a floating solar power plant at the reservoir of Murum Hydroelectric Plant in Sarawak, Malaysia.

In a joint statement, the parties said the study will cover technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability to determine if the project can be successfully implemented. If deemed viable, this will not only strengthen Sarawak's renewable energy capacity but also position it as a model for floating solar projects across the region.

Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the possible floating solar plant will complement its ongoing investments in renewable innovations, including the Batang Ai floating solar farm that is expected to offset 52 kilotonnes of CO2 emissions annually once commissioned by the end of the year.

“This deal follows our landmark agreement with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in 2023 for the development of 10 gigawatts of clean energy projects across the country,” said Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi.