Are solar and batteries more cost effective for Malaysia?

“Our report shows just how much more cost effective solar and batteries can be for Malaysia compared to continued reliance on thermal power plants,” said Felix Kosasih, BNEF’s Indonesia and Malaysia lead analyst and co-author of the report.

Can solar power decarbonize Malaysia?

Direct renewable energy use is far more effective and affordable to decarbonize the power sector.” Solar power accounted for only 3.4% of Malaysia’s electricity supply in 2024. BNEF’s Net Zero Scenario shows, solar can supply 39% of Malaysia’s electricity in 2050 while strengthening the country’s energy security and eliminating emissions.

How can Malaysia manage its energy transition?

“Malaysia can manage its energy transition and solve the energy trilemma of sustainability, security and affordability by accelerating renewable power additions and grid capacity expansion, while limiting new thermal power capacity addition.” Malaysia’s Sarawak state aims to produce green hydrogen using its abundant hydropower.

Can Triazine-based polymer ionic membrane achieve fast charging of aqueous organic flow batteries?

Xu et al. proposed a new type of triazine-based polymer ionic membrane , which exhibits near-frictionless ion transfer and achieves fast charging of aqueous organic flow batterie (AOFBs).

Can Malaysia produce green hydrogen using hydropower?

Malaysia’s Sarawak state aims to produce green hydrogen using its abundant hydropower. BNEF’s analysis suggests that electrolysis run with hydro-dominated grid power could produce domestic low-carbon hydrogen more cheaply than imports.