Abu Dhabi-based renewables developer Masdar and two Malaysia companies, Sarawak Energy and Gentari, have signed a joint study agreement to assess the feasibility of a Floating PV System which would be the largest in Malaysia.
The proposed Floating PV System would be installed at the reservoir of Murum Hydroelectric Plant in the state of Malaysian state of Sarawak, on the northern coast of Borneo.
The study will assess the potential for a large-scale Floating PV System array on the Murum reservoir, encompassing technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability to determine whether the project can be successfully implemented.
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said the deal follows an agreement made with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in 2023 to develop 10 GW of clean energy projects across the country.
The project will be Masdar's second floating pv system installation in Southeast Asia after a 145 MW array in Cirata, Indonesia.
