{"article":{"id":114,"slug":"pikom-proposes-nuclear-and-solar-to-sustain-malaysias-expanding-data-centre-sector","title":"Pikom Proposes Nuclear and Solar to Sustain Malaysia's Expanding Data Centre Sector","category":"news","summary":"    English     Long-term Energy Strategy:   The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) suggests integrating nuclear and solar energy to support the risi","content":"### English\n* **Long-term Energy Strategy:** The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) suggests integrating nuclear and solar energy to support the rising power demands of the data centre industry.\n* **Power Demand Forecast:** Data centre energy consumption is projected to reach over 5,000MW by 2035, equivalent to 40% of Peninsular Malaysia's current power capacity.\n* **Grid Reliability:** While the national grid remains stable for now, Pikom chairman Alex Liew warns that relying solely on existing energy sources (hydro, coal, gas) may create future bottlenecks.\n* **Supply Chain Pressures:** Global uncertainties and AI demand have triggered a surge in RAM and SSD prices, with memory costs reportedly rising from RM30 to RM100 since December 2025.\n\n### 中文\n* **长期能源战略：** 马来西亚国家科技协会 (Pikom) 建议整合核能与太阳能，以支持数据中心行业不断增长的电力需求。\n* **电力需求预测：** 预计到 2035 年，数据中心的能源消耗将超过 5,000 兆瓦 (MW)，占马来西亚半岛当前电力容量的 40%。\n* **电网可靠性：** 尽管目前国家电网运行稳定，但 Pikom 主席 Alex Liew 警告称，仅依赖现有的能源组合（水力、煤炭和天然气）可能会在未来引发瓶颈。\n* **供应链压力：** 全球不确定性及人工智能的需求激增导致内存 (RAM) 和固态硬盘 (SSD) 价格上涨，据报道内存成本自 2025 年 12 月以来已从 30 令吉飙升至 100 令吉。","html_content":"<h3>English</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long-term Energy Strategy:</strong> The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) suggests integrating nuclear and solar energy to support the rising power demands of the data centre industry.</li>\n<li><strong>Power Demand Forecast:</strong> Data centre energy consumption is projected to reach over 5,000MW by 2035, equivalent to 40% of Peninsular Malaysia&#39;s current power capacity.</li>\n<li><strong>Grid Reliability:</strong> While the national grid remains stable for now, Pikom chairman Alex Liew warns that relying solely on existing energy sources (hydro, coal, gas) may create future bottlenecks.</li>\n<li><strong>Supply Chain Pressures:</strong> Global uncertainties and AI demand have triggered a surge in RAM and SSD prices, with memory costs reportedly rising from RM30 to RM100 since December 2025.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>中文</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>长期能源战略：</strong> 马来西亚国家科技协会 (Pikom) 建议整合核能与太阳能，以支持数据中心行业不断增长的电力需求。</li>\n<li><strong>电力需求预测：</strong> 预计到 2035 年，数据中心的能源消耗将超过 5,000 兆瓦 (MW)，占马来西亚半岛当前电力容量的 40%。</li>\n<li><strong>电网可靠性：</strong> 尽管目前国家电网运行稳定，但 Pikom 主席 Alex Liew 警告称，仅依赖现有的能源组合（水力、煤炭和天然气）可能会在未来引发瓶颈。</li>\n<li><strong>供应链压力：</strong> 全球不确定性及人工智能的需求激增导致内存 (RAM) 和固态硬盘 (SSD) 价格上涨，据报道内存成本自 2025 年 12 月以来已从 30 令吉飙升至 100 令吉。</li>\n</ul>\n","author":"Solar PV Expert","tags":"","meta_description":"    English     Long-term Energy Strategy:   The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) suggests integrating nuclear and solar energy to suppor","published":true,"created_at":"2026-06-10T09:25:06.781Z","updated_at":"2026-06-12T06:52:32.989Z","source_url":"https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/04/23/pikom-backs-nuclear-solar-to-power-malaysian-data-centres","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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