Malaysia plans to open tender submissions for the Large-Scale Solar 6 (LSS6) program in 2026, requiring all future solar power projects to include battery energy storage systems (BESS) to improve grid stability and expand renewable capacity [1, 2]. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said, "Under the LSS6, solar projects must be paired with battery storage. This means all new solar power generation projects will be required to incorporate battery systems" [1].
The LSS6 initiative is part of the government’s accelerated response to global energy challenges, aiming to strengthen Malaysia’s renewable energy sector [1, 2]. Fadillah also highlighted Malaysia’s secure fuel supply situation, stating, "I believe we are well prepared. PETRONAS is exploring all possibilities and has secured the country’s crude oil supplies" [2]. This ensures energy security despite seasonal fluctuations affecting the northern hemisphere [1, 2].
On June 3, 2026, Fadillah officiated the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Agreement between Mikro MSC Bhd and Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd, appointing Mikro MSC as Hong Kong Cospower’s exclusive strategic partner in Malaysia for utility-scale BESS projects [2]. This partnership will focus on identifying, developing, and executing BESS projects across Malaysia, including public utility- and grid-scale projects as well as renewable energy-integrated solutions such as solar-plus-storage and wind-plus-storage [1, 2]. Syed Mohd Hafiz Syed Mohd, representing the partnership, said the collaboration aims to cover specific commercial and industrial applications alongside broader grid projects [2].
The MOA between Mikro MSC and Hong Kong Cospower runs for two years and marks a strategic step to support Malaysia’s clean energy goals [1, 2]. Tender submissions for the LSS6 program are expected to open during 2026, setting the stage for a new wave of solar projects that integrate battery storage nationwide [1, 2].
