- CEFORE integrates offshore wind, solar, and wave power into a floating microgrid to demonstrate the reliability of hybrid renewable energy.
- The project supports Malaysia’s goal to increase renewable energy capacity to 70% by 2050, as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
Schneider Electric, in partnership with PETRONAS and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), has launched the Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE), a first-of-its-kind facility designed to harness offshore wind, solar, and wave energy, advancing Malaysia’s clean energy transition.
CEFORE integrates offshore wind, solar, and wave power into a floating microgrid to demonstrate the reliability of hybrid renewable energy.
The project supports Malaysia’s goal to increase renewable energy capacity to 70% by 2050, as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
Located off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, CEFORE combines multiple renewable sources through a floating microgrid equipped with on-site energy storage and smart management systems to ensure a stable power supply. The project aligns with Malaysia’s Blue Economy agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan, promoting sustainable use of marine resources and environmental conservation.
As a technology partner, Schneider Electric provided digital energy management systems, automation tools, and energy storage integration for the facility. CEFORE also serves as a testbed for advanced grid technologies that will improve energy reliability and grid readiness for higher renewable energy penetration.
Eugene Quah, Country President of Schneider Electric Malaysia, said CEFORE marks a significant milestone in the nation’s energy evolution. “CEFORE is the first of its kind globally and showcases our shared commitment with PETRONAS to drive decarbonisation and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” he said.
Schneider Electric’s contributions include RM AirSeT SF₆-free switchgear, Trihal Cast Resin Dry-Type Transformers with IoT monitoring, EcoStruxure-integrated low-voltage switchboards, the EcoStruxure Power Automation System for digital substation control, and the ETAP Power Plant Controller for real-time optimisation.
The partners stated that CEFORE will serve as a scalable demonstration model to demonstrate how offshore hybrid systems can deliver clean, reliable power to coastal communities, advancing Malaysia’s sustainability and net-zero targets.