[Solar: Malaysia launches LSS6 national solar programme with 2.5 GW solar and 1.25 GW storage]

Published: Sep 3, 2026 09:16

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Malaysia's Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation launched the LSS6 large-scale solar tender in July, offering a total quota of 2,500 MW of solar capacity paired with 1,250 MW of battery energy storage, plus 150 MW reserved for Bumiputera companies. This is Malaysia's largest-ever utility-scale solar tender and the first LSS round to mandate hybrid solar-BESS development. The programme is expected to attract between RM 13 billion and RM 15 billion (approximately USD 3.2-3.7 billion) in private investment, with projects commissioned in phases and targeted to reach full commercial operation by December 31, 2029.

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