Malaysia is planning on ramping up its renewable energy capacity, up to 31% in its installed capacity in 2025 says Energy and Natural Resources minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar —SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star
During the meeting, Shamsul Anuar said to date, the installed capacity for RE in Malaysia is 7,995 megawatts , and by 2035, the RE installed capacity is projected to more than double to 18,000 MW. Shamsul Anuar said with those RE targets, the carbon emission intensity from the power sector is set to be reduced by 45% in 2030, and a further 60% in 2035, compared to the 2005 level which is in line with Malaysia’s Nationally Determined Contributions targets under the Paris Climate Agreement.
According to the statement, Shamsul Anuar also said that more than 7,000 MW of coal power plants’ Power Purchase Agreements will expire by 2033 and be replaced mostly by gas and RE, lowering Malaysia’s carbon emissions. Shamsul Anuar also said as solar has the highest potential in Peninsular Malaysia, most of Malaysia’s RE will be contributed by solar whereby the ministry will introduce utility scale BESS with a total capacity of 500 MW from 2030-2034.