Overview
In December 2025, Masdar signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s national utility, to develop the region’s largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State, marking Masdar’s inaugural project in Malaysia.
The 200-megawatt (MW) floating solar plant, secured under Malaysia’s Large Scale Solar (LSS) Cycle 5+ program, will be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Developed by a Masdar-led consortium, the project achieved the lowest tariff in the floating solar category, reflecting Masdar’s strong track record in delivering cost-competitive, utility-scale renewable energy.
Floating solar PV offers a land-efficient, scalable energy solution, suited to water-rich countries like Malaysia. Floating solar systems increase generation efficiency through natural cooling, while simultaneously reducing evaporation and preserving freshwater, while also minimizing land-use conflicts with agriculture and urban development.
Project Info
Technologies Used
Floating PV
Location
Pahang State, Malaysia
Project Completion Year
2028
Status
Under development
Partners
Citaglobal, Tiza Global
