Cenergi SEA and Malaysia Airports Advance Clean Energy Transition with Solar and Battery Energy Storage Project at KLIA

Cenergi SEA Berhad (“Cenergi”), a subsidiary of UEM Lestra Berhad, and KLIA Aeropolis Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia Airports) are co-developing a 36MWp large scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant integrated with a 45MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under the Solar for Self-Consumption (SELCO) programme. 

The project, undertaken by Cenergi Aeropolis Renewable Energy Sdn. Bhd. (CARE), a joint-venture between Cenergi and KLIA Aeropolis, will be located within the KLIA Aeropolis precinct and is designed to supply clean, renewable energy directly for airport operations at KL International Airport (KLIA). The integration of energy storage positions the project among the early large-scale self-consumption solar developments in Malaysia to incorporate BESS, enhancing energy reliability and operational efficiency.

“The CARE project marks Cenergi’s first deployment of a Battery Energy Storage System integrated with a large-scale solar facility. This milestone reflects our commitment to advancing innovative and reliable renewable energy solutions that support decarbonisation while enhancing energy resilience for critical infrastructure,” said Ir. Kwok Yew Hoe, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cenergi SEA Berhad.

“This initiative marks a key milestone in Malaysia Airports’ Net Zero Decarbonisation Roadmap, supporting the target of achieving a 20% renewable energy mix by 2030 and Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The integration of on-site solar generation with energy storage delivers clean energy to KLIA while enhancing energy resilience and advancing our long-term sustainability commitments,” said Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, the Managing Director of Malaysia Airports.

Upon completion, the CARE solar and BESS facility is expected to generate approximately 46 GWh of clean electricity annually over a project lifespan of 25 years. The project is projected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 35,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year, equivalent to removing about 8,000 vehicles from the road or powering approximately 13,400 homes annually.

The inclusion of BESS enables more effective energy management by optimising solar energy utilisation, supporting peak demand requirements, and improving system stability. This strengthens KLIA’s efforts to achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 4 while increasing the adoption of renewable energy across airport operations.

The CARE project reflects the shared commitment of Cenergi and Malaysia Airports to advance sustainability initiatives and demonstrates how renewable energy and energy storage solutions can be practically deployed within critical infrastructure environments. It also aligns with national aspirations to accelerate the transition towards cleaner energy sources and strengthen long-term energy resilience.

Through CARE, Cenergi continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio while delivering solutions that combine environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and operational reliability.