Sarawak's Energy Transition Boost: Federal Support for Renewable Energy Goals
Key Ideas
- The federal government of Malaysia fully supports Sarawak's energy transition goals, particularly the expansion of renewable energy capacity to 15 GW by 2035.
- Sarawak aims to become a regional hydrogen production hub, with plans to establish a hydrogen production plant in collaboration with foreign partners by 2027.
- Strategic initiatives by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation include developing large-scale solar power plants and promoting solar energy adoption through various programs.
- The government is committed to integrating Sarawak's energy transition initiatives into national development plans and collaborating to support renewable energy development in the region.
The Malaysian federal government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, has expressed full support for Sarawak's energy transition goals. This includes expanding renewable energy capacity to 15 GW by 2035 and establishing the state as a regional hydrogen production hub. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation is actively working to integrate Sarawak's renewable energy initiatives into national development plans. Sarawak's hydrogen hub is expected to be completed by 2027, with collaborations with foreign partners like South Korea. Strategic initiatives such as the Large-Scale Solar program and promoting solar energy adoption are key to achieving the renewable energy targets. The government aims to support Sarawak in becoming a major renewable energy hub in Southeast Asia through various programs and collaborations.
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