Sarawak Energy Commissions Malaysia’s First Utility-Scale BESS
Malaysia has marked a major milestone in its energy transition with the commissioning of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) by Sarawak Energy. The 60 MW/82 MWh BESS, which was first energized in December 2024, is located at the Sejingkat Power Plant site—soon to be phased out after operating since 1998.
NTU Singapore and Trinasolar Collaborate on AI-Powered Smart Energy Storage
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has partnered with Trinasolar, a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, to develop advanced smart energy storage systems (ESS) aimed at enhancing efficiency, reliability, and economic viability in renewable energy applications.
SUNHOME to Debut Smart Residential Energy System for Global Markets in Thailand
BANGKOK, Feb. 25, 2025 /CNW/ — SUNHOME, a technology brand in smart residential energy sector, is set to unveil its latest innovations at a global launch event in Thailand on February 27. Under the theme “Bright Tomorrow Starts Today,” the event will introduce SUNHOME’s all-in-one comprehensive home energy system, marking a significant advancement in how households generate and manage energy.
Indonesia, ExxonMobil sign $10B agreement for CCS development
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ExxonMobil to advance the petrochemical sector and develop Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with an estimated investment of US$10 billion.
Government commits to renewable energy growth as data centres multiply in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has 18 data centres with a total electricity demand of at least 800MW, and the number is expected to increase to 81 by 2035, says Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic).
Vietnam Leads Editorial Board Meeting on Amending Energy Efficiency Law for Net-Zero 2050
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien led the inaugural meeting of the Editorial Board tasked with amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Law on Using Energy Efficiency and Conservation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s headquarters. The meeting gathered members from various ministries, political organizations, industry associations, and corporations.
Rafizi: Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage regulatory framework bill to be tabled in early March
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): The Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Progressive Regulatory Framework Bill is set to be tabled in Parliament in early March, according to Economy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli.
Data centres in Singapore exploring clean energy options, including nuclear reactors
SINGAPORE: Data centres in Singapore are ramping up demand for renewable energy. Such facilities that store and process vast volumes of digital data guzzle large amounts of electricity to operate servers and cooling systems.
