Modelling 24/7 CFE in Asia

Malaysia

"Malaysia is a corporate decarbonisation hotspot. Global tech, manufacturing, and energy-intensive industries are looking for reliable clean energy in Southeast Asia. Our study shows Malaysia can deliver, provided grids are reinforced, and incentives and schemes harness corporate demand.”

Isabella Suarez, Southeast Asia Lead.

TransitionZero

Model setup

2030

Year of analysis

8,760

Time steps per year (hourly)

5%

Modelled CFE demand as proportion of national electricity demand

3

Grid regions & three cross-border interconnectors

System snapshot

Key findings

CFE can bring benefits to both consumers and the wider system

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80% - 90% CFE

80% CFE in Peninsular Malaysia and 90% CFE in Sarawak can be delivered at a lower system cost than annual matching

$560m savings

Grid savings grow as CFE targets rise

2.76 MtCO2e

At 100% CFE, hourly matching delivers 25% more nationwide emissions savings than under annual matching

Webinar

Join Transition Zero and Climate Tracker Asia for an exclusive webinar unpacking the findings of the Carbon-Free Electricity (CFE) Malaysia report. We’ll dive into how Malaysia can save billions while accelerating its transition to clean power — from grid reform to renewables, energy security, and cost-efficient decarbonisation.Hear from energy and policy experts as they discuss the opportunities, challenges, and pathways for Malaysia’s just and affordable energy transition.

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