KUALA LUMPUR: Jentayu Sustainables Bhd has completed the construction and commissioning of the Coara Marang bi-facial solar power plant in Terengganu, which it claims to be the largest such plant in Malaysia.
The solar plant on a 244.84 hectares in Penarik, Marang began its construction in January 2021, and is part of the government's efforts to increase the country's renewable energy mix from two per cent to 20 per cent by 2025 under the third Large-Scale Solar (LSS3) scheme.
Coara Marang solar plant had a capacity of 116 megawatt peak (MWp) and was designed with cutting-edge technology, Jentayu said in a statement today.
"It is the largest solar plant that adopts bi-facial solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and single-axis tracking capability. Additionally, these solar panels were mounted on elevated structures four metres above ground.
"Utilising these features, Coara Marang is expected to increase irradiation yield by 15 per cent in comparison to other conventional plants, as well as reduce risks of flood-related damage," it added.
Jentayu executive chairman Datuk Beroz Nikmal Mirdin said the company had faced several challenges throughout the development of the project, including a flood in February 2022.
"The elevated design of Coara Marang was proven effective as the installed solar PV modules and inverters were unaffected by the flood. Our success in delivering Coara Marang solar plant expresses our commitment and proficiency to be a leading player in the sustainable energy sector.
"We look forward to further solidifying our footprint in the industry," he added.