Samaiden Group Berhad, a renewable energy firm, in collaboration with JS Solar Sdn Bhd and their subsidiary, Samaiden Sdn Bhd, have secured a substantial Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contract valued at RM100.00 million from NUR Renewables Sdn Bhd. This contract is for establishing a 50 megawatts (MWac) solar power plant at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) in Kedah, Malaysia.
NUR Renewables, a key player in Malaysia’s electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and retail, holds exclusive rights in KHTP, positioning it as the sole independent power utility in the region. The solar power plant’s primary objective is to provide green energy to all customers within KHTP. This initiative is part of NUR’s larger plan, involving collaboration with UEM Lestra Berhad, the green energy arm of UEM Group, to develop an ambitious 500MWac solar project.
Group Managing Director of Samaiden, Ir. Chow Pui Hee hopes to achieve success with this collaboration. She emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding and diversifying its EPCC portfolio, viewing the project as a significant step towards a sustainable future. This venture showcases both companies’ technical prowess and underscores their dedication to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the renewable energy sector, a media release from the firm said.
Johnson Chai, Managing Director of JS Solar, echoed this enthusiasm, emphasizing the team’s synergy and shared vision for a greener, more sustainable Malaysia. He expressed eagerness to embark on future ventures, aiming to secure and execute projects that champion sustainability in the renewable energy domain.
As per the firm, the collaboration between Samaiden and JS Solar on the groundbreaking 50MWac solar power plant at KHTP is a technological advancement in renewable energy and a testament to their shared commitment to Malaysia’s sustainability goals. Both firms are dedicated to driving sustainable development and are poised to play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s greener and more resilient future, the media release said.
