Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. (Masdar) is teaming up with Malaysian companies Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the potential of a large-scale floating solar array on the northwest coast of Borneo.


Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari planning large-scale floating solar power plant in Malaysia – PV International Magazine

Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy developer Masdar and two MalaysiaThe companies’ headquarters, state-owned utility Sarawak Energy and clean energy solutions provider Gentari have signed a joint study agreement to assess the feasibility of a floating solar power project.

The proposed project will be installed on the reservoir of the Murum hydroelectric power station in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, on the northern coast of Borneo.

The study will assess the potential of a large-scale floating installation on the Murum Reservoir, including technical feasibility, environmental impact and economic feasibility, to determine whether the project can be successfully implemented.

Masdar CEO Mohamed Jamil Al Ramahi said the deal follows an agreement reached with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in 2023 to develop 10 GW of clean energy projects across the country.

The project will be Masdar’s second floating solar installation in Southeast Asia, following 145 MW array in Sirat, Indonesia.

The world’s largest offshore floating solar power plant with a capacity of 440 MW was built in Taiwan recently put into operation.

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