PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia has continued to drive clean energy innovation by hosting the Pre-ISES 2026 Forum on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) today, ahead of the 7th International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES) 2026.
SEDA Malaysia in a statement said with the theme “Resilient Battery Storage for Tropical Climate,” the forum marked a key milestone in SEDA Malaysia’s preparations for ISES 2026, themed “Envisioning Sustainable Energy Beyond Borders.”
“Aligned with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), the event underscores the critical role of battery energy storage in addressing grid instability in a decentralised renewable generation, solar power intermittency—particularly the “duck curve”—and ensuring Malaysia’s future energy system is flexible, resilient, and capable of supporting higher renewable energy penetration,” it said.
The forum began with a detailed report-sharing session titled “Insights on Consumer-based Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Tropical Climate of Malaysia,” a collaboration between Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australia and SEDA Malaysia.
Presented by Dr Asem Mousa of the CSIRO, the report provided first-ever real-world insights into BESS performance under Malaysia’s hot and humid conditions—highlighting safety, efficiency, and lifespan considerations for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
“The report also benchmarks international best practices and laid a foundational framework to support informed market decisions and accelerate the adoption of BESS technology in Malaysia,” read the statement.
Meanwhile, SEDA Malaysia CEO Datuk Hamzah Hussin, in his opening speech, highlighted BESS as a critical enabler for Malaysia’s energy transition, supporting flexibility, grid stability, and optimised solar power utilisation.
He noted that Malaysia was at a pivotal early stage in developing its national BESS ecosystem, with pilot projects emerging across utilities and private players, alongside early industry efforts to localise BESS assembly and manufacturing.
“BESS not only solves technical challenges but also presents a strategic economic opportunity—one that can stimulate innovation, attract investment, and create new markets for clean technologies within Malaysia and the region,” he said.
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