TNB calls for stronger, smarter grid to drive Malaysia’s clean energy shift
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s transition to clean energy requires a power grid that is stronger, smarter and capable of supporting significantly higher levels of renewable energy.
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief strategy and ventures officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said system readiness is the foundation of a credible and investable transition.
He emphasised the need for climate-resilient infrastructure as monsoon patterns and extreme weather intensify across the region.
Strengthening critical assets and reinforcing grid resilience are essential to safeguard reliability and maintain long-term investor confidence, he said.
Mohd Fadzil highlighted the increasing relevance of emerging technologies like hydrogen, battery energy storage and electric vehicle infrastructure.
These technologies will play a central role in enhancing system flexibility and smoothing renewable intermittency, he told over 100 global energy leaders at the Clean Energy Transition Asia summit.
He concluded with a call for deeper collaboration across industry players, financiers, policymakers and technology partners.
Accelerating the transition will require shared investment, coordinated planning and strong policy-industry alignment, Mohd Fadzil stressed.
This is to ensure outcomes that are just, inclusive and sustainable for all Malaysians, he added.
With stronger systems and a shared commitment, Malaysia is well positioned to shape a more resilient energy landscape for the region.
Malaysia aims to have 31% renewable energy capacity by 2025 and 40% by 2035, eventually hitting 70% by 2050 as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
Integrating intermittent sources like solar and wind requires a more flexible and stable grid.
TNB has launched the “Grid of the Future” strategy to digitalise and modernise its infrastructure.
This involves significant investments for upgrades, including smart grid technologies and capacity expansion.
