Construction has officially commenced on Malaysia’s largest standalone floating PV installation, a 300MW project located in Batang Berjuntai, Selangor. Developed by EDRA Global Energy, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), the facility is a cornerstone of the nation’s fifth Large-Scale Solar (LSS5) program. Once completed, it will rank among the most significant floating solar developments in Southeast Asia, utilizing former mining pits to generate clean energy without occupying valuable agricultural or construction land.
The project is situated within the Bestari Jaya region of the Kuala Selangor District, spanning approximately 437 hectares across three distinct land parcels. This ambitious undertaking employs a “PV + abandoned mining pit” development strategy, which focuses on the efficient reuse of idle industrial sites. By repurposing these former mining lakes, the project provides a scalable and sustainable energy solution for regions facing land constraints, effectively bypassing the need for traditional land acquisition.
As the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) general contractor, the China Energy Engineering Group Jiangsu Institute is responsible for the full delivery of the site. The scope of work includes the design, procurement, and commissioning of the 300MWac/459.27MWp plant, alongside the installation of 275kV booster stations and necessary transmission lines. Once the facility is operational, maintenance and management will be handled by Powertek Sendirian Berhad, another subsidiary of EDRA Global Energy.
CGN leadership has highlighted that this project represents the company’s first foray into large-scale floating PV technology. Due to the unique aquatic environment, the technical standards and safety protocols for the equipment and infrastructure have been designed to exceed those typically found in conventional land-based solar farms. This ensures long-term durability and efficiency in the face of moisture and water-related challenges.
The construction phase is expected to last roughly 20 months, with a target commercial operation date set for July 2027. This development further solidifies CGN Energy International’s presence in the Malaysian energy market, where the company already maintains an installed capacity of 5.07GW. This latest project underscores the growing regional shift toward innovative renewable energy solutions to meet decarbonization goals.