KUCHING: The Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association (MPSEA) Solar Roadshow is a national platform for industry players across the solar value chain to explore opportunities available in Sarawak.
Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the event, held in the state for the first time, opened doors for wider industry participation in renewable energy.
He said Sarawak welcomed the involvement of MPSEA members to venture into opportunities across the sector.
“These opportunities include electricity generation, particularly solar, as well as hydropower, which are abundant in Sarawak.
“We must work together because collaboration and partnership is our strategy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and to reach net zero by 2050,” he told reporters after representing Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the roadshow launching here Monday (Sept 22).
Earlier in his speech, Hazland said Sarawak was advancing its renewable energy goals through strong partnerships with industry players in hydrogen, biofuels, data centres and solar projects.
He said such partnerships not only reflected investor confidence in Sarawak but also opened new opportunities for local companies.
He stressed that renewable energy in Sarawak was not just about mega projects but also about building an ecosystem where small-medium entrepreneurs (SMEs), contractors, startups and local communities could thrive.
“When large-scale projects are developed, they rely on suppliers, contractors, innovators and service providers right here on the ground.
“This is where Sarawak companies, both big and small, can step forward and take part in the journey.
“Whether you are installing rooftop solar for homes, developing new technology for efficiency, or providing services for larger ventures, there is space for everyone,” he added.
Hazland reiterated that Sarawak aimed to generate 1,500 megawatts of solar energy by 2030, alongside expanding its overall power capacity to 10,000 megawatts by 2030 and 15,000 megawatts by 2035.
He said this ambition positioned Sarawak not only as Malaysia’s green powerhouse but also as the ‘Battery of ASEAN,’ capable of exporting sustainable energy to neighbouring countries.
“Sarawak’s solar journey will not be slowed down. We have diversified our supply base, and we remain open to developing local manufacturing capacity, as long as it meets the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
“On behalf of the Premier, I want to say this. Sarawak is serious about clean energy. We have the natural resources, the right policies, and the partnerships to support our ambition.
“But most importantly, we need the people, the industry players, both big and small, to turn ambition into reality,” he said.
