LEADER ENERGY TO DEVELOP 100MW SOLAR FARM IN SARAWAK

KUCHING, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Leader Energy Group Bhd, through its subsidiary Leader Energy (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, will develop a 100-megawatt (MW) large-scale solar farm in Tanjung Manis, Sarawak.

The project will be carried out under a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with Syarikat SESCO Bhd, the operations and retail arm of Sarawak Energy Bhd.

The PPA was signed by Sarawak Energy Bhd’s group chief executive officer (CEO), Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, and Leader Energy executive deputy chairman and Group CEO, Datuk Sean H’ng

Leader Energy said in a statement today that the project, scheduled for completion by Dec 31, 2027, is being undertaken in collaboration with Pusaka Capital Sdn Bhd -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation -- and Smartgen Energy Sdn Bhd.

“Once operational, the solar farm will supply clean and reliable electricity to SESCO under a 30-year direct PPA, supporting Sarawak’s aspiration to build a sustainable, low-carbon energy mix,” said Leader Energy.

H’ng said the project was an important step for Sarawak in unlocking its solar potential.

“This project is not only about delivering renewable energy but also about capability transfer and creating long-term value in Sarawak, particularly at Tanjung Manis,” he said.

The project aligns with Leader Energy’s Vision 2030, which includes a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, thereby reinforcing Sarawak’s position as a clean energy leader in the region.

-- BERNAMA