Does Malaysia have a transition pathway to clean electricity?

The transition pathway provided in a Malaysia-specific energy transition study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is used as a benchmark to demonstrate that a pathway to clean electricity can deliver increased affordability and security benefits for the country.

Should Malaysia explore energy transition in the power generation sector?

Total primary energy supply (EJ). Source: IRENA [9,10]. Given the complex circumstances and interrelationships, Malaysia should seriously explore energy transition in the power generation sector by expanding RE to reduce emissions from fossil-based power plants.

Who are Malaysia's Energy Regulators?

These included the energy regulator (Energy Commission), state utilities (Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Sarawak Energy Berhad, and Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd), the Ministry of Transport (MOT), and other stakeholders (Single Buyer, Grid System Operator, and Malaysian Green Technology And Climate Change Corporation)

What is Malaysia's energy mix?

Malaysia’s primary energy mix is dominated by fossil fuels, which have accounted for more than 95% of the total for the past decade. This includes large amounts of imported coal to fuel the country’s power plants.

How does change in Malaysia's electricity generation mix affect consumers?

This study analyzed the impacts of changes in Malaysia's electricity generation mix. Currently, coal and gas account for more than 88 % of power production. The government continues to shield consumers from rising energy price by providing production and consumption subsidies, especially for natural gas and oil products.

Who is responsible for electricity generation in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, electricity capacity is shared between independent power producers (IPPs) and the power generation arm of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s largest electric utility company. Besides generation, TNB is also responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity.