In a move that fundamentally reshapes the economics of large-scale solar development in Malaysia, the government has confirmed that battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be a mandatory requirement for all projects bidding under the upcoming sixth Large Scale Solar (LSS6) programme. The announcement was made by Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water […]
Malaysia’s Energy Commission has begun drafting the regulatory framework that will govern cross-border electricity trading — a significant legislative development following the passage of the Electricity Supply (Amendment) Act, which formally expanded the Commission’s authority to oversee power imports and exports. The new rules, being developed in 2026, will set out the technical, licensing, and […]
The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) has officially released the LSS Sabah 2026 and BESS Sabah 2026 bidding programme, marking a significant step forward in the state’s renewable energy development. Unlike previous solar-focused initiatives, this programme incorporates utility-scale energy storage (BESS) as a core component, signalling Sabah’s transition toward a more resilient and system-integrated power […]
Malaysia has entered a new phase of renewable energy market reform.At the beginning of 2026, the Energy Commission released a series of updates across key schemes — including CRESS, SELCO, Solar ATAP, and NEDA — signaling a clear shift toward greater market flexibility, private-sector participation, and system-level integration. From MESA’s perspective, these updates are not […]
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