Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) is set to embark on Malaysia’s first utility-scale wind turbine project in northern Sabah, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s renewable energy capacity.
The project would be a defining shift towards renewable energy but also to stabilise Sabah’s energy future.
SEC previously announced it was running a feasibility study on Kudat as a promising site for Malaysia’s pioneering large-scale wind turbine project, with a capacity of up to 100 MW.
The study was to gather comprehensive wind speed data, and the advancements in wind energy technology and innovations in harnessing low wind speeds.
Sabah’s energy generation currently relies on a mix of traditional sources — gas, diesel — with about 8 per cent of growing renewables like solar, hydro and biomass.
Under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan (SE-RAMP 2040), it is aiming for 40 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050, addressing demand with fast-tracked gas plants and solar farms, boosting generation capacity, and aiming for greater energy independence.
The announcement was highlighted during SEC’s inaugural Media Appreciation Night, Thursday, an event organised to recognise the critical role of journalists in reporting the State’s energy developments.
SEC Chief Executive Officer Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman said the gathering was not intended for corporate announcements, but to acknowledge “the people behind the stories and headlines.”
“Tonight is special because it is genuine. It is not a night of corporate messaging, but a night of heartfelt appreciation,” he said.
Adzmir recalled last year’s friendly SEC-SJA bowling match as an example of how meaningful partnerships are built beyond boardrooms, through shared experiences that strengthen rapport between the corporation and media representatives.
He also praised the media for their balanced reporting on major projects, including the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project, which he described as a key pillar in Sabah’s renewable energy development.
“Soon we will embark on another historic milestone – the country’s first utility-scale wind turbine project in northern Sabah,” he said, stressing that responsible reporting helps the public understand the significance of such initiatives.
Adzmir further emphasised that open, transparent, and constructive communication with the media is essential to build public trust and ensure that information reaches the people accurately and responsibly.
SEC has also been a steady supporter of the annual Kinabalu Press Awards, recognising excellence in journalism, and Adzmir reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to continue supporting the platform.
