Successful bid price of utility scale ESS project in Malaysia 2026

What is the capacity of EC's Bess project?

The total capacity to be acquired is 400MW/1,600MWh. In this regard, EC invites companies or consortiums that are experienced in implementing projects related to energy generation, and have the technical and financial capabilities to develop, finance, and operate energy storage systems to participate in the BESS project. RFQ Documents

Why is Malaysia launching a Bess project?

The inaugural development of public BESS project in Malaysia is part of the Government’s efforts to support the energy transition and achieve the goals of increasing the country’s installed renewable energy capacity to 70% and to achieve net-zero by 2050.

What is the bidding process for the Bess programme?

For the BESS programme led by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), the bidding process will be conducted in two stages, starting with a request for qualification (RFQ) where interested bidders may submit their qualifications to the Energy Commission (EC).

How will Bess development impact Malaysia?

BESS development is expected to create new economic opportunities with an estimated investment value of RM2.8 billion. Petra expressed confidence that the initiative will strengthen the resilience and flexibility of Peninsular Malaysia’s grid system, enabling it to accommodate greater capacity for renewable energy (RE) in electricity supply.

How many MW is a Bess project?

Petra said the inaugural development of BESS will offer a capacity totalling 400 megawatts (MW) and 1,600 megawatt-hours (MWh). The ministry explained that the BESS development will be divided into four separate projects, each with a capacity of 100MW/400MWh, and is expected to achieve commercial operation dates starting in 2026.

How are Bess projects funded?

At the moment, BESS projects are awarded directly, as the system is still in the pilot phase. Independent RE producers are also encouraged to install BESS at their solar farms. For instance, Tenaga and UEM Group Bhd-backed NUR Power Sdn Bhd are involved in the development of a 400mwh BESS facility for RM600 million.