{"article":{"id":314,"slug":"malaysia-greenlights-major-solar-expansion-with-13-new-projects","title":"Malaysia Greenlights Major Solar Expansion with 13 New Projects","category":"news","summary":"    English     Project Approval:   The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has approved 13 new large-scale solar (LSS) projects unde","content":"### English\n* **Project Approval:** The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has approved 13 new large-scale solar (LSS) projects under the LSS PETRA 5+ program.\n* **Capacity Milestone:** These projects will add a total capacity of 1,975 MWac, the largest single batch approval since the LSS program began in 2016.\n* **Floating Solar Highlight:** The approval includes a significant 200 MWac floating solar plant, marking it as one of the largest of its kind in the country.\n* **Timeline & Impact:** Operational commencement is scheduled for 2027 and 2028, with an estimated RM6 billion in investment and the creation of 12,000 jobs.\n* **Strategic Goal:** This initiative supports Malaysia's target to increase the renewable energy capacity mix in the national grid to 70% by 2050.\n\n### 中文 (Chinese)\n* **项目获批：** 马来西亚能源转型与水务部（PETRA）已通过“LSS PETRA 5+”计划批准了 13 个新的大型太阳能（LSS）项目。\n* **装机容量里程碑：** 这些项目总容量达 1,975 兆瓦（MWac），是自 2016 年 LSS 计划启动以来单次获批容量最高的一次。\n* **浮动太阳能亮点：** 其中包含一个 200 兆瓦的浮动太阳能电站，被视为马来西亚同类项目中规模最大的设施之一。\n* **时间表与影响：** 项目预计将于 2027 年至 2028 年投入运营，预计吸引 60 亿令吉投资，并创造 12,000 个就业岗位。\n* **战略目标：** 此举旨在支持马来西亚实现到 2050 年将国家电网可再生能源比例提升至 70% 的战略愿景。","html_content":"<h3>English</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project Approval:</strong> The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has approved 13 new large-scale solar (LSS) projects under the LSS PETRA 5+ program.</li>\n<li><strong>Capacity Milestone:</strong> These projects will add a total capacity of 1,975 MWac, the largest single batch approval since the LSS program began in 2016.</li>\n<li><strong>Floating Solar Highlight:</strong> The approval includes a significant 200 MWac floating solar plant, marking it as one of the largest of its kind in the country.</li>\n<li><strong>Timeline &amp; Impact:</strong> Operational commencement is scheduled for 2027 and 2028, with an estimated RM6 billion in investment and the creation of 12,000 jobs.</li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Goal:</strong> This initiative supports Malaysia&#39;s target to increase the renewable energy capacity mix in the national grid to 70% by 2050.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>中文 (Chinese)</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>项目获批：</strong> 马来西亚能源转型与水务部（PETRA）已通过“LSS PETRA 5+”计划批准了 13 个新的大型太阳能（LSS）项目。</li>\n<li><strong>装机容量里程碑：</strong> 这些项目总容量达 1,975 兆瓦（MWac），是自 2016 年 LSS 计划启动以来单次获批容量最高的一次。</li>\n<li><strong>浮动太阳能亮点：</strong> 其中包含一个 200 兆瓦的浮动太阳能电站，被视为马来西亚同类项目中规模最大的设施之一。</li>\n<li><strong>时间表与影响：</strong> 项目预计将于 2027 年至 2028 年投入运营，预计吸引 60 亿令吉投资，并创造 12,000 个就业岗位。</li>\n<li><strong>战略目标：</strong> 此举旨在支持马来西亚实现到 2050 年将国家电网可再生能源比例提升至 70% 的战略愿景。</li>\n</ul>\n","author":"Solar PV Expert","tags":"","meta_description":"    English     Project Approval:   The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has approved 13 new large-scale solar (LSS) pro","published":true,"created_at":"2026-06-10T10:49:11.380Z","updated_at":"2026-06-12T06:52:24.607Z","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/09/02/energy-ministry-approves-largest-floating-solar-plant-and-13-new-lss-projects/","source_name":null,"published_at":null,"noindex":false,"marketing_line":"Eternalgy is your trusted solar PV EPC in Malaysia — CIDB G3 & SEDA RPVI certified. 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