Azmir Merican (second from left) presented a token of appreciation to Fadillah at the event.
SHAH ALAM: Sime Darby Property Bhd today launched the nation's first residential rooftop solar initiative under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
Implemented through the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM), this initiative marks a key milestone in the country’s renewable energy agenda.
The launch was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister (PETRA) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof at the Elmina Sales Gallery.
The pilot project in Sime Darby Property’s flagship City of Elmina township introduces a rooftop leasing model where homeowners’ properties are converted into solar energy generators without requiring upfront investment. Participating households will derive income from leased rooftop space, while directly contributing to Malaysia’s green energy transition.
As the designated Local Energy Generator Aggregator (LEGA), Sime Darby Property will install, operate and manage the solar infrastructure in collaboration with GSPARX Sdn Bhd (GSPARX), a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) as its technical partner.
The renewable energy generated will be channelled through TNB's grid to Sime Darby Property’s nearby Innovation Park, located within 5km of the participating homes, which will serve as the Local Green Consumer (LGC).
Beyond this pilot, scale-up opportunities are being explored with potential off-takers including petrol stations, commercial hubs and even nearby schools that have expressed interest in participating, further reinforcing the model’s scalability and highlighting its potential for wider replication.
Sime Darby Property group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said, “With this pilot, we are demonstrating a model that aligns townships with national energy transition goals.
“By turning homeowners into active participants, we are reducing the community’s carbon footprint, while supporting property value creation and potential income generation for residents.”
Acknowledging PETRA, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, GSPARX and TNB, he added: “This initiative would not have been possible without the strong support of government agencies, our strategic partners and the participation of local communities.
“We thank PETRA for driving this effort and we are proud to play our part in advancing the nation’s renewable energy agenda.
“The collaboration demonstrates how public-private partnerships can accelerate Malaysia’s renewable energy transition in a scalable, community-focused manner.”
TNB chief executive officer Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan said, “In support of the NETR, TNB, together with its subsidiary GSPARX as the rooftop solar system installer, is delighted to contribute rooftop solar solutions and Malaysia’s first Community Energy Storage System to the Elmina township.
“This initiative aims to empower the community with cleaner, more reliable energy and to support the grid by enhancing flexibility and resilience, helping to create a more sustainable energy future”.
Sime Darby Property plans to expand this initiative to more of its townships, further scaling the CREAM framework in partnership with TNB and other stakeholders. This also positions the group as a key private sector driver in supporting the government's long-term goal of achieving 70% renewable energy generation capacity by 2050.
