KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Tenaga Nasional Bhd will kick-start a 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot project in this quarter, marking Malaysia's first utility-scale battery storage project to address intermittency issues of renewable energy (RE). Contact online >>
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Tenaga Nasional Bhd will kick-start a 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot project in this quarter, marking Malaysia''s first utility-scale battery storage project to address intermittency issues of renewable energy (RE).
The pilot project will be executed by the national utility outfit, operated by Grid System Operator (GSO), and overseen by the Energy Commission, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Public Utilities.
"The execution of the pilot BESS project will support the nation''s energy transition aspiration through the strengthening of the electricity supply grid network," the ministry said in a statement in conjunction with the International Day of Clean Energy.
Battery storage is seen as an expensive but necessary new component of the electricity supply infrastructure, as more of power suppliers and consumers opt for renewable energy (RE) such as solar.
The intermittent nature of solar energy, which is only available when the conditions are right, requires battery storage to ensure firm supply of electricity at times when the sun does not shine.
Efforts by the government to introduce battery storage in recent solar projects, such as under the Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), have not seen active take-up by developers or offtakers, due to high cost of batteries. It is estimated that a solar project with battery storage could double the tariffs imposed by the project developer to ensure the project is financially viable.
Amid the ongoing push by the government to accelerate RE adoption and concerns around how to fund the costly battery storage installations, questions have been raised over who will undertake and own these infrastructure moving forward — a new component not seen before in the electricity supply ecosystem.
In a recent interview with The Edge, outgoing TNB president and CEO Datuk Seri Baharin Din said "initial calculations estimate that for 1GW of solar, you require about 500MW of battery storage to be paired with it".
Other countries are similarly seeing BESS installations in recent months, including 40MW in the Philippines at several geothermal sites; a 150MW/300MWh BESS in Texas, US; and a 40MWh BESS in China accompanying a 50MW solar plant near Shannan, Tibet.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 March 2023 – New report confirms Malaysia’s ability to meet its net zero goal with increased use of local and affordable renewables. According to the report’s findings, transitioning to renewable energy will save Malaysia between USD 9 billion and USD 13 billion annually by 2050 in avoided energy, climate, and health costs.
Developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC), Malaysia, the report shows that by aligning its low-emission development strategies with IRENA’s 1.5°C Scenario, the Southeast Asian country can increase its share of renewables to over half its final energy mix by 2050, up from just 5% today.
With its renewed pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050 and expected increase in energy demand due to almost a tripling size of its economy in the same period, Malaysia needs to decide between continuing with fossil fuels or tapping into its significant potential of renewable energy sources. Launched in an official ceremony organised by NRECC in Kuala Lumpur today, the Malaysia Energy Transition Outlook offers a long-term energy pathway to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system.
To allow higher integration of renewables in a cost-effective manner, Malaysia needs to improve its system flexibility. Ambitious and long-term planning must emphasise solutions to overcome the current challenges of grid integration and to create grids flexibility. That is why Malaysia’s energy transition pathway sees the power sector and grid-related investments accounting to over 70% of the total investment requirement, which is at least USD 375 billion.
However, renewable energy investment remains a major hurdle to accelerating Malaysia’s energy transition. The report finds there is a need to strengthen the capacity of national financing institutions, overcome the regulatory and market barriers, as well as to reduce government spending on fossil-fuel related subsidies.
“The urgent action that Malaysia needs to take is create a more conducive investment environment for renewables. Through strategy and policies that prioritise clean energy investments and are consistent at all government levels, Malaysia can achieve its renewed ambition of reaching net zero by 2050, while securing a more prosperous, sustainable future for its people,” says IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera.
Based on the report, electrification and energy efficiency are key measures in Malaysia’s net-zero pathway. The share of electricity in the total final energy consumption of all end-use sectors should increase from 26% in 2018 to 40% in 2050. Such an increase reflects the additional electricity demand required to electrify end-uses in industry and the transport sectors. Electric vehicle (EV) numbers must grow rapidly, with annual EV sales of more than 0.4 million annually from 2030, reaching up to 80% share by 2050.
These sectors could also benefit from enabling technologies like green hydrogen. Hydrogen demand in Malaysia is expected to grow significantly, up to 1.5 million tonnes of clean hydrogen by 2050. Furthermore, the country can position itself as a reliable partner and supplier of green hydrogen, provided that national targets, needs and mandates are met first.
The findings show solar photovoltaic as a key technology that will lead Malaysia’s energy transition regardless of the scenario, with up to 150 gigawatts of installed capacity required up to 2050. Additionally, the country needs to tap into its diverse mix of bioenergy potential. Scaling up sustainable bioenergy use can assist the transformation of the transport, industry and non-energy sectors, as bioenergy contributes around 16% to Malaysia’s total final energy consumption up to 2050.
The report also touches upon the country’s role in the energy transition of Southeast Asia. With diverse renewable power systems, Malaysia has an opportunity to provide supply and flexibility to neighbouring countries, through the deployment of energy storage and expansion of regional interconnection. Achieving the energy transition in the most cost-effective way will necessitate higher renewables integration within Malaysia’s national power systems and regionally with its neighbours.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are revolutionising the green energy industry with their potential to harness and utilise renewable energy sources more efficiently. BESS offers not only environmental benefits but also lucrative investment opportunities. As Malaysia works towards reducing its carbon footprint and meeting green energy targets, BESS provides a reliable, efficient solution to store and distribute green energy from intermittent renewable sources such as solar, biomass, biogas, and hydropower.
Malaysia is strategically positioned to leverage BESS potential in achieving its ambitious 2050 target of 70% renewable energy. The country’s proactive alignment of strategies with BESS development showcases its commitment to green energy. The Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap (MyRER) outlines target and investment in BESS projects as part of its energy transition. With supportive policies and rich renewable resources, Malaysia can emerge as a significant player in the BESS industry.
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