# World Bank Backs Massive 4 GW Solar and Energy Storage Project in Malaysia *Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 10:31:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)* ### English - **Project Scope**: The Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC) will feature a 4 GW solar capacity paired with 5.12 GWh of energy storage. - **Investment**: The project is part of a larger $6 billion renewable energy initiative covering an initial 10,000-acre development site. - **Strategic Objectives**: The facility aims to support the ASEAN Power Grid, facilitate cross-border electricity trade with Singapore, and power the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). - **Key Stakeholders**: Collaboration includes the International Finance Corporation (IFC/World Bank), Johor state investment arm Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT), and Ditrolic Energy. - **Economic Impact**: Expected to create 125,000 jobs throughout its lifecycle while attracting foreign investment, manufacturing, and hyperscale data centers. - **Policy Alignment**: Directly supports the Johor Renewable Energy Policy 2030 and the Johor Green Development Policy 2030. ### 中文 - **项目规模**:马来西亚柔佛南部可再生能源走廊(SJREC)将配备 4 GW 太阳能装机容量及 5.12 GWh 储能容量。 - **投资金额**:该项目是总投资额达 60 亿美元可再生能源计划的一部分,初始开发面积为 10,000 英亩。 - **战略目标**:旨在支持东盟电网(ASEAN Power Grid),促进与新加坡的跨境电力贸易,并为柔佛-新加坡经济特区(JS-SEZ)供电。 - **主要参与方**:合作方包括国际金融公司(IFC/世界银行)、柔佛州投资机构 Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) 以及 Ditrolic Energy。 - **经济影响**:预计在整个项目周期内创造 12.5 万个就业岗位,同时吸引外国投资、制造业及超大规模数据中心落户。 - **政策导向**:直接响应了“2030 年柔佛可再生能源政策”和“2030 年柔佛绿色发展政策”。