Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government is ramping up efforts to accelerate its clean energy agenda by encouraging local authorities and stakeholders nationwide to adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and other renewable technologies.
Speaking during a site visit to the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) Tower, Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, highlighted MBKT’s solar installation as a shining example of how public sector entities can lead Malaysia’s transition to cleaner and greener energy sources.
“By installing solar PV systems at their premises, local authorities can reduce electricity bills, cut carbon emissions and contribute meaningfully to the national renewable energy (RE) targets,” Fadillah said.
The MBKT Tower Solar PV system, installed on both the rooftop and parking area, is the largest solar deployment by a local authority under Malaysia’s Net Energy Metering programme. Approved by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority on Dec 16, 2021, the system became operational on Jan 2, 2024, and is expected to generate 1,147 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green electricity annually, which equates to estimated electricity bill savings of over RM200,000 per year.
Fadillah also visited the biogas power plant operated by Concord Biotech Sdn Bhd in Kemaman. Developed with an investment of RM21 million, the plant converts palm oil mill effluent into clean energy using two biogas engines with a total capacity of 2.404 megawatts.
Operational since March 12, 2022, and supported under the Feed-in-Tariff mechanism, the plant has generated 29,158MWh of renewable electricity and prevented over 22,500 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions as of March 31, 2025.
These projects underscore Malaysia’s broader goal of achieving 70% RE capacity by 2050.
Fadillah said the government will continue to work with local governments, industry players, and investors to scale up deployment of solar, biogas and other sustainable energy solutions.
“Clean energy is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. The transition must be inclusive, technology-driven, and grounded in resilience,” he concluded.
