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What is Malaysia's first utility-scale battery energy storage system?

Malaysian utilities company Sarawak Energy has commissioned what is described as the nation’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). The 60 MW/82 MWh BESS, which was first energized in Dec 2024, shares the site with the soon-to-be-phased-out Sejingkat Power Plant, first commissioned in 1998.

Where is Malaysia's first battery energy storage system commissioned?

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Bhd has commissioned Malaysia’s first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) at the Sejingkat Power Plant.

Is Sarawak Energy launching a battery energy storage system in Malaysia?

With the growing demand for reliable electricity supply, Sarawak Energy has recently commissioned the first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Malaysia.

Where is Sarawak Energy's Bess power plant located?

The BESS is located at the 150MW Sejingkat Power Plant, Borneo’s first and Malaysia’s second coal-fired power plant, which was commissioned in 1998 and is being gradually phased out. This transition reflects Sarawak Energy’s commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing carbon emissions.

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