KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 23): The Energy Commission Malaysia has selected five bidders for the Large Scale Solar Photovoltaic (LSSPV) power plants in Malaysia, which are slated for commercial operation in 2021.

“The selection of the bidders are based on bids with the most competitive offer prices and meeting all the request for proposals (RFP) requirements” said the commission.

ib vogt GmbH, Coara Solar Sdn Bhd, Cypark Resources Bhd and Impian Bumiria Sdn Bhd have been selected for solar plants in Marang, Terengganu with each plant having an export capacity of 100 megawatts of alternating current (MWac).

JKH Renewables Sdn Bhd and Solarpack Asia Sdn. Bhd have been awarded a plant in Kuala Muda, Kedah, that has a 90.88 MWac export capacity.

Meanwhile, ENGIE Energie Services S.A. and TTL Energy Sdn Bhd have been awarded a 100MWac export capacity solar plant in Kerian, Perak.

In addition, Konsortium Beseri Jaya Sdn Bhd and Hanwha Energy Corporation Singapore Pte Ltd have won a 100 MWac plant in Pekan, Pahang.