One of Malaysia’s Largest : Rembau’s 50 MW Solar PV Park

Image Credit :  Solar Management (Seremban) Sdn Bhd

The Rembau Solar PV Park is a landmark in Malaysia’s clean energy journey. With a generation capacity of 50 MWac, it stands as one of the largest solar farms in the country, feeding directly into the national grid under a 21-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

Commissioned on 30 January 2019, the project is owned and operated by Solar Management (Seremban) Sdn Bhd (SMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Solar Management (Chembong) Sdn Bhd, jointly held by Tee Cheng Hua and Rokiyati Binti Jumali. Tee and his family, primarily involved in the oil palm plantation business, diversified into renewable energy through this utility-scale solar development -underlining the growing role of private enterprise in Malaysia’s energy transition.

Project Facts

• Owner/Operator: Solar Management (Seremban) Sdn Bhd

• Capacity: 50 MWac (~60 MWp DC)

• Location: Rembau, Negeri Sembilan

• Commercial Operation Date: 30 January 2019

• PPA: 21 years with TNB

• EPC & O&M: Mattan Engineering Sdn Bhd (fixed-price turnkey contract; 18-year O&M)

• Technology: Polycrystalline PV modules by Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia; central inverters by Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd

• Land Area: ~200 acres

• Annual Output: ~75.7 GWh

• Financing: RM247 million Islamic financing (2017), later refinanced through a RM260 million ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk (2020/2038), rated AA3/Stable by RAM Ratings

ESG Merits of the Rembau Solar PV Park

1. Carbon Emissions Avoided

With ~75.7 GWh of clean electricity annually, the project offsets approximately 58,000–59,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year — equivalent to removing about 12,500 cars from Malaysian roads.

2. Green Sukuk Innovation

The issuance of a RM260 million ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk to refinance 80% of project costs marked a milestone in sustainable Islamic finance. With a final AA3/Stable rating by RAM Ratings, the Sukuk provided investors with a credible, ESG-compliant instrument tied directly to real climate impact.

3. Strong Supply Chain and Local Value

The project leveraged locally manufactured Hanwha Q Cells modules and local EPC expertise through Mattan Engineering. This demonstrates Malaysia’s industrial capacity in renewables while reinforcing supply chain resilience.

4. Operational Resilience

Despite early technical issues, corrective measures ensured performance. In fact, the plant’s net output exceeded its Declared Annual Quantity (DAQ) by nearly 10% in its initial years, strengthening investor confidence.

5. National Policy Leadership

As one of the winning projects under Malaysia’s first Large Scale Solar (LSS) competitive bidding cycle, the Rembau project set the precedent for transparent procurement, long-term PPAs, and scalable renewables — key drivers for future clean energy growth.

Why This Matters for EVCC™ Pedas RSA

As Malaysia embraces electrified mobility, clean energy projects like the Rembau solar farm directly support the sustainability ambitions of EVCC™ Pedas RSA, the nation’s first EV Hub PLUS Expressway development.

• Cleaner Grid for EVs: By supplying renewable electricity into TNB’s grid, the Rembau plant ensures that EV charging at EVCC™ Pedas RSA will increasingly align with a greener energy mix.

• Finance Pathways: Just as Rembau successfully tapped Green Sukuk markets, EVCC™ Pedas RSA can leverage its Platinum Rated GreenRE certification to attract sustainable capital.

• Performance Transparency: Solar farms succeed on hard metrics — GWh produced, CO₂ avoided. Similarly, EVCC™ Pedas RSA must track and publish its performance in energy savings, water reuse, and carbon reduction.

• Local Ecosystem: By prioritizing Malaysian contractors, suppliers, and service providers, EVCC can replicate Rembau’s role in strengthening domestic green value chains.

Conclusion

The Rembau 60 MW Solar PV Park, owned by Solar Management (Seremban) Sdn Bhd, is more than a power plant — it is a case study in how large-scale renewables can be financed, delivered, and operated to global standards. With its AA3-rated ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk, robust technology, and measurable climate benefits, it is one of Malaysia’s largest and most important renewable assets.

For EVCC™ Pedas RSA, the blueprint is clear:

• Anchor every design decision in ESG.

• Build financial credibility through sustainable instruments.

• Report measurable impact.

By following this pathway, EVCC™ Pedas RSA will stand not only as a world-class rest stop, but also as a national symbol of sustainable roadside development — powered by the same clean-energy momentum that Rembau pioneered.

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