A Malaysian power systems specialist has struck a deal with a Hong Kong battery storage firm to pursue large-scale projects aimed at helping the country prepare its electricity grid for more renewable energy.The two-year agreement between Mikro MSC Berhad and Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd (HKCT) makes the company HKCT’s exclusive strategic partner in Malaysia for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.Such battery systems are meant to address one of solar power’s biggest challenges: storing electricity generated during the day for use when demand rises.
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WED · 2026-06-03 · 09:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0603-81389
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Malaysia taps Hong Kong battery expertise to power ambitions for electricity grid
Malaysia's power grid is set to be enhanced with renewable energy storage capabilities through a new partnership. Mikro MSC Berhad, a Malaysian power systems specialist, has entered into a two-year agreement with Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd (HKCT).
Iman Muttaqin YusofSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-03 · 09:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Malaysia's power grid is set to be enhanced with renewable energy storage capabilities through a new partnership. Mikro MSC Berhad, a Malaysian power systems specialist, has entered into a two-year agreement with Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd (HKCT). This collaboration designates Mikro MSC Berhad as HKCT's exclusive strategic partner in Malaysia for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The primary objective of these projects is to address the challenge of storing solar power generated during the day for later use, thereby preparing Malaysia's electricity grid for increased integration of renewable energy sources.
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This partnership aims to address challenges in solar power, specifically storing daytime electricity for peak demand periods.
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are designed to store electricity generated during the day for later use.
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The agreement makes Mikro MSC Berhad the exclusive strategic partner of Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd in Malaysia for utility-scale BESS projects.
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Malaysia has partnered with a Hong Kong battery storage firm for large-scale projects to prepare its electricity grid for renewable energy.
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