French renewable energy firm Offsolar has successfully completed a 238 kWp floating solar platform for Petronas’ CEFORE project in Malaysia, marking a significant advancement in offshore renewable energy. This innovative project is designed to provide clean electricity in areas where land availability is limited, making it a pivotal part of Malaysia’s energy future. The platform has now entered its commissioning phase, aligning seamlessly with Petronas’ energy transition strategy. Offsolar has emphasized that this project not only highlights their expertise in withstanding harsh marine conditions but also contributes to competitive renewable energy solutions that are crucial for the region.
Developed through a collaborative effort involving the University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Schneider Electric Industrial Automation, CITAGLOBAL ENERGY SDN, and Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions, the floating solar platform is an integral component of Malaysia’s national energy transition roadmap. The CEFORE project’s objective is to integrate a variety of renewable energy technologies, such as offshore wind turbines, floating photovoltaics, and ocean wave energy, into a cohesive energy management system. UMT has underscored the project’s potential benefits, noting that it will serve not only the university community but also local stakeholders, including those in the fishing industry. This initiative exemplifies how academic, industrial, and governmental collaborations can yield transformative results in the energy sector.
Multifunctional Marine Space Utilization
French renewable energy company, Offsolar, has completed a 238 kWp floating solar platform for Petronas’ CEFORE project in Malaysia. This marks a significant development in offshore renewable energy, designed to generate clean electricity in areas with limited land, making it essential for Malaysia’s future energy landscape. The platform is now in its commissioning phase, aligning with Petronas’ energy transition strategy. Offsolar emphasizes that the project not only demonstrates their ability to endure harsh marine conditions but also contributes to providing competitive renewable energy solutions crucial for the region.
This project is a collaborative effort involving the University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Schneider Electric Industrial Automation, CITAGLOBAL ENERGY SDN, and Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions. The floating solar platform forms a vital part of Malaysia’s national energy transition roadmap. CEFORE aims to integrate various renewable energy technologies—offshore wind turbines, floating photovoltaics, and ocean wave energy—into a unified energy management system. UMT highlights the potential benefits, noting it will not only serve the university community but also local stakeholders, including the fishing industry. This initiative illustrates how academic, industrial, and governmental cooperation can transform the energy sector.
