Electricity consumption by data centers in Malaysia is projected to surge dramatically, reaching over 5,000 MW by 2035, which will account for 40% of Peninsular Malaysia’s current power capacity. This exponential growth is driven by increasing digitalization and cloud computing demands across Southeast Asia.

The surge in data center energy consumption presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s energy sector. Energy storage systems will play a crucial role in ensuring stable and reliable power supply to meet this growing demand while supporting the integration of renewable energy sources.

Industry experts emphasize the need for advanced energy storage solutions and grid infrastructure upgrades to accommodate this unprecedented growth in electricity demand from the data center sector.