McDonald’s Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional Berhad expand their green energy initiatives with three complementary solutions —
rooftop solar through the Supply Agreement with Renewable Energy (SARE), renewable electricity through TNB’s Green Electricity Tariff (GET), and green mobility through TNB Electron EV charging — enabled by TNB’s wider energy ecosystem and grid infrastructure.
The partnership also supports Malaysia’s broader energy-transition and energy-efficiency ambitions, including the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) 2.0, while contributing to Penang’s Energy Framework.
Witnessing the Batu Kawan McDonald’s Drive Thru with TNB’s ev charging system, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said, “Private-sector participation is essential to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency. This partnership demonstrates how businesses can turn Penang’s and Malaysia’s energy ambitions into practical action, while bringing cleaner energy and green
mobility closer to communities.”
Under the latest project, rooftop solar systems will be introduced at 51 additional McDonald’s restaurants, with an estimated combined capacity of 1.685 megawatt-peak (MWp). GSPARX Sdn. Bhd., a TNB subsidiary, will develop, operate and maintain the systems, with implementation expected to begin in 2026 and be completed by 2027.
Additionally, the TNB Electron facility at McDonald’s Batu Kawan Drive-Thru is the first TNB Electron location in the food and beverage sector. It features a 200kW DC fast charger with two charging points, expandable to four, and was energised on 15 May 2026. TNB Electron charging facilities are also planned for additional McDonald’s restaurants nationwide, with locations and implementation timelines to be confirmed.
TNB’s SARE portfolio has reached 183 MWp across 442 projects, while TNB Electron has achieved 68 charging stations and 214 charge points nationwide. TNB’s grid and wider energy ecosystem provide the backbone to integrate renewable energy, support green electricity and enable the electrification needed to scale these solutions.
