Huawei and JS Solar Forge Strategic Partnership to Power Malaysia’s Green Energy Transition

TLDR

• Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and JS Solar Holding Berhad formalise a partnership to deploy advanced smart solar and energy storage systems across Malaysia.
• The collaboration, signed at IGEM 2025, is specifically engineered to accelerate Malaysia’s ambitious carbon neutrality goals and enhance the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure.
• JS Solar acts as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner, leveraging their project delivery expertise, while Huawei furnishes its innovative digital power and Smart PV solutions.
• The joint efforts will focus on a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, including Large-Scale Solar (LSS), Ground-Mounted Self-Consumption Solar (SELCO) farms, hybrid rooftop systems, and the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).

In a significant stride toward bolstering Malaysia’s renewable energy landscape, Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) and JS Solar Holding Berhad (JS Solar) officially inaugurated a strategic partnership. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalised during the prestigious International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025, which convened from 15 to 17 October 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This pivotal alliance is set to drive the joint development and implementation of advanced smart solar and energy storage solutions throughout the country, a crucial initiative directly supporting Malaysia’s commitment to achieve Net Zero aspirations.

The collaboration seamlessly integrates the project execution capabilities of a local market leader with the technological prowess of a global digital power innovator. Subsequently, this synergistic approach positions the partnership as a key enabler for the nation’s ongoing clean energy transition.

A Synergy of Expertise: Roles and Technology

The formal agreement clearly delineates the operational roles and technological contributions of each entity. JS Solar assumes the mantle of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner. Their function involves executing the projects, leveraging their extensive expertise in project delivery, particularly as the group expands operations into East Malaysia. Conversely, Huawei Malaysia serves as the vital technology enabler, contributing its profound digital power expertise and innovative Smart PV solutions to the equation.

Chong Chern Peng, Vice President of Huawei Malaysia, Digital Power Business, articulates the strategic advantage of this technological deployment. He notes that the integration of Huawei’s cutting-edge Smart PV and energy storage technologies empowers JS Solar to achieve substantial improvements across their projects. These advancements include optimising power generation, effectively managing energy consumption, boosting operational efficiency, and, crucially, ensuring grid stability across an array of diverse energy applications. This concerted effort is establishing a smarter energy ecosystem designed to deliver consistent and dependable performance, even under challenging environmental conditions.

Pioneering Renewable Energy Projects

The newly established partnership will underpin JS Solar’s burgeoning portfolio of renewable energy developments. This ambitious pipeline comprises multiple key national schemes designed to enhance Malaysia’s electricity generation mix and consumption model. These include large-scale initiatives such as Large-Scale Solar (LSS) farms and Ground-Mounted Self-Consumption Solar (SELCO) farms, as well as commercial solutions like hybrid rooftop systems and projects under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).

Chai Jeun Sian, Managing Director of JS Solar Holding Berhad, expresses enthusiasm about reinforcing the collaboration with Huawei Digital Power. He highlights that combining Huawei’s advanced smart PV and energy storage technologies with JS Solar’s proven proficiency in project execution facilitates the provision of reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions, thereby accelerating Malaysia’s overall clean energy shift.

Integrating Smart PV and Energy Storage Systems

A core tenet of the MoU is the integration of Huawei Malaysia’s Solar Smart PV technology into JS Solar’s projects. This integration introduces sophisticated components such as intelligent inverters and digitally managed systems. These innovations are fundamental to optimising solar energy generation and substantively strengthening grid reliability. Furthermore, the digital integration allows for advanced monitoring and predictive maintenance, which are critical functions for supporting long-term system performance and ensuring operational safety.

In a proactive move to future-proof the national grid, both Huawei Malaysia and JS Solar commit to jointly studying, designing, and implementing Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies. This joint endeavour is dedicated to exploring practical business models and scalable solutions specifically engineered to significantly enhance renewable energy efficiency and boost grid resilience throughout the country.

IGEM 2025: A Platform for Green Innovation

The formal signing ceremony, which took place on 22 October 2025, received distinction through the presence of key dignitaries. The signatories, Chai Jeun Sian and Chong Chern Peng, were witnessed by YBhg. Dato’ Leong Kin Mun and YBrs. Tuan Haji Ismail bin Mohd Amin, both Board Members of the Malaysian Green Tech & Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), alongside other senior executives.

IGEM 2025, themed “Race Towards Net Zero: Inclusivity & Sustainability,” provided a significant backdrop for this momentous occasion. Huawei Malaysia actively participated under the banner “Powering Malaysia Forward,” showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of full-scenario Smart PV solutions, regional success stories, and its flagship Grid-Forming Energy Storage System (ESS). This ESS technology is designed for versatile deployment across utility, commercial and industrial (C&I), and residential sectors, playing a crucial role in maintaining grid stability across the entire power value chain.

Further enriching the event, Huawei Malaysia Solutions Expert Damon Leong Wei Jie delivered presentations on high-quality and safety standards in Malaysia’s energy transition, and successfully debunked misconceptions surrounding solar inverter technologies, particularly regarding floating solar power plants. As Southeast Asia’s premier green technology exhibition since 2010, IGEM continues to drive the region’s green economy, having generated over RM 58.1 billion in business leads and attracting more than 650,000 visitors from over 122 countries.