Malaysia’s utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and telecommunication firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) have announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cooperation in green energy solutions while developing smarter, more sustainable, and interconnected energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the country.
The duo said in a statement on Monday that the exchange of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) documents took place last week, aiming to combine the green energy and digital expertise of both companies, in line with the aspirations of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the nation’s digital transformation agenda.
The collaboration focuses on sustainable energy solutions, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) for the direct benefit of customers.
“As an initial implementation of this collaboration, we are assessing the potential installation of solar systems at up to 150 TM premises, while targeting the expansion of solar installations to more residential Unifi Home customers annually,
“Through GSPARX, solar system packages will continue to be enhanced to provide greater value to consumers. In addition, the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging station networks is also being planned under this collaboration,” TNB President/Chief Executive Officer, Ts. Shamsul Ahmad said.
With the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, he said users will have greater access to convenient charging locations, enhancing both convenience and the overall user experience.
“TNB also remains committed to supporting NETR to increase the adoption of renewable energy and strengthen the nation’s transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050,” he added.
TM Group Chief Executive Officer Amar Huzaimi Md Deris said TM and TNB represent two pillars of Malaysia’s critical infrastructure, and this collaboration reflects their shared commitment to strengthening the nation’s energy and digital ecosystems in a sustainable and future-ready manner.
“By combining TNB’s leadership in renewable energy with TM’s strengths in nationwide digital infrastructure, connectivity and AI capabilities, I am confident that this partnership will create value for both organizations,”
“Aligned with the Digital Powerhouse 2030 aspirations, this collaboration reflects TM’s efforts in empowering digital transformation across key national sectors,” he added.
According to the statement, the collaboration between TNB and TM focuses on three key areas sustainable energy solutions, advancing digital technology and strategic information and communication technology (ICT) sourcing.
Through sustainable energy solutions, GSPARX and TNB Electron, TNB will implement green energy initiatives with TM, including solar installations on buildings, bundled solar solutions, and the expansion of EV charging networks.
By leveraging digital technologies, these initiatives aim to enable more efficient energy management while encouraging greater adoption of green energy.
TM and TNB will also explore collaboration in digital technology and innovation as part of their joint efforts to strengthen organizational digital capabilities. These initiatives aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and support the development of a more sustainable and resilient digital ecosystem.
Both companies will also evaluate more structured approaches to sourcing existing ICT services while ensuring better price alignment to enhance overall competitiveness.
This initiative aims to strengthen the supply chain, optimize costs, and enhance long-term digital readiness.
Under this collaboration, customers will benefit from reduced operational costs, access to EV charging facilities at selected locations, and the use of smart digital systems and AI-driven analytics to monitor energy consumption.
These capabilities will enable earlier detection of disruptions and faster power restoration, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience.
It is noted that the relationship between TNB and TM has long been established, including communications network support to major substations, SMS services, and cloud contact center services, as well as collaboration in green energy programs.
As of December 31, 2025, GSPARX, which was officially established in January 2018, has successfully secured more than 530 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar projects, supporting renewable energy adoption across more than 3,000 residential and commercial premises.
In addition, TNB has deployed approximately 256 EV charging stations nationwide under the TNB Electron brand, providing grid facilities and electrical support for charging operations.
These efforts further reinforce TNB’s commitment to delivering integrated and sustainable energy solutions to customers, said the statement.
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