Malaysia launches 250MW renewable FiT quota aiming for RM3 billion investment and 5,000 jobs

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) revealed a fresh 250 MW feed-in tariff allocation for 2027, covering biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan. The split allocation comprises 30 MW for biogas, 120 MW for biomass and 100 MW for small hydropower, with applications accepted via e-bidding on the SEDA Malaysia website from 3 February to 24 March 2027.

Petra expects the initiative to attract RM3 billion in investment, of which RM510 million will go toward locally manufactured gas engines and boilers. The scheme is part of a broader effort to lift the share of renewable energy in the national grid to 70 % by 2050, with approved projects slated to deliver green electricity as early as 2030. Since the FiT programme began in 2011, it has approved thousands of projects nationwide. Further details and briefing dates are available on the SEDA Malaysia portal.