TNB says strategic alliance with Trina Solar set to propel clean energy solutions

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues its momentum in driving sustainable energy transition with a strategic alliance between its wholly-owned subsidiary, GSPARX Sdn Bhd, and Trina Solar, the leading global photovoltaic (PV) and smart energy total solutions provider.

“This alliance highlights our unwavering commitment to accelerating Malaysia’s energy transition goals,” TNB president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Baharin Din said in a statement.

He said this partnership with Trina Solar is pivotal in harnessing Malaysia’s solar potential and “driving us closer to achieving Net Zero 2050 through sustainable practices.”

The formalisation of this partnership, was marked by the exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the managing director of GSPARX, Elmie Fairul Mashuri, and Elva Wang, the general manager (Southeast Asia) of Trina Solar Energy Development.

It was witnessed by Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who then was the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC). He is now the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.

TNB said having been a trusted partner in TNB’s rooftop business since 2019, Trina Solar’s collaboration with GSPARX aims to bolster technical capabilities and overcome challenges in solar rooftop projects.

This strategic alignment seeks to capture business opportunities across rooftop, floating, and ground-mounted solar systems, marking a significant stride in advancing Malaysia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) market.

Beyond solar initiatives, GSPARX and Trina Solar would collaborate to explore innovative smart grid solutions, including energy storage, further solidifying their commitment to cutting-edge sustainable technology.

“Our collaboration with Trina Solar represents a commitment to sustainable transformation and environmental stewardship.

“These initiatives not only reinforce TNB’s leadership in driving an eco-conscious energy transition but also open doors to an array of opportunities while fostering technological innovation.

“This strategic alliance embodies TNB’s relentless dedication to reshaping Malaysia’s energy landscape for a better, brighter future,” Baharin added. – BK