Solarvest Holdings Berhad has been appointed as the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) and technology partner for a RM1.06 billion large-scale solar (LSS5+) project, marking one of the largest utility-scale solar developments in the region.
The project has been awarded by Malakoff Corporation Berhad through its subsidiary, Malakoff Silver Solar Sdn. Bhd., to Solarvest’s subsidiary Atlantic Blue Sdn. Bhd.
With an installed capacity of 690 MWp, the project is among the largest solar PV farms in ASEAN. Located in Larut and Matang in the state of Perak, the development will span approximately 1,400 acres. The project is scheduled to achieve commercial operation by the first quarter of 2028.
Once operational, the solar facility is expected to generate up to 970,000 MWh of clean energy annually, supplying electricity to an estimated 230,000 households, equivalent to around 2–3% of households in Malaysia.
The project is positioned as a strategic response to rising energy demand and volatility in traditional energy markets, reinforcing the role of renewable energy in enhancing national energy security. Solarvest will deploy advanced system designs and high-efficiency solar technologies to optimise energy yield and ensure long-term operational performance.
Dato’ Davis Chong Chun Shiong, Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Solarvest, stated that the company remains committed to delivering scalable and reliable clean energy solutions, while emphasising the growing importance of efficient energy management systems alongside generation capacity.
He further highlighted the role of smart grid technologies and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in supporting grid stability, addressing intermittency, and enabling the transition towards a more resilient and future-ready power system.
The project adds significant momentum to Solarvest’s expanding order book, which currently stands at RM2.7 billion. Looking ahead, the company is preparing for upcoming opportunities under the LSS6 programme, which is expected to incorporate grid-scale BESS as part of Malaysia’s broader energy transition strategy under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
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