Solarvest JV secures 25-year solar plant deal in
The project, which originated from a request for proposal (RFP) process launched in 2021, will be developed on a remediated
Major active solar installations in Brunei include the country's first, Tenaga Suria Brunei, launched in 2010 with a capacity of 1.2 MWp, and Brunei Shell Petroleum's 3.3 MWp solar plant, launched in 2021 to supply power to its headquarters. Both plants have plans for further expansion.
Upon completion by the end of 2026, the project is expected to be the largest SPVPP in Brunei Darussalam, generating an annual output of 64,473,000 kWh, with a potential to offset about 645,000 MMBtu of natural gas and 92 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. The project was formalised on 14 June 2025, following the signing of three pivotal agreements:
Brunei is targeting 30% renewable energy in total power generation mix by 2035, with 200 MWp of solar energy by 2025. The launch event also saw the release of Hengyi's 2023 ESG Report, which highlights their progress in environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance.
The chairman added that preliminary analysis indicates PMB is highly suitable for harnessing solar power due to its abundant annual solar irradiance, earning a Grade A rating for Solar Energy Resource Richness. A sample solar PV panel displayed during the Project SINAR launched held at Hengyi's headquarters on PMB.
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