Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) recently established the Green Lane Pathway for Malaysia’s data centre market.
The pathway and strategic offering, according to the company, will provide efficient and environmentally responsible solutions for data centre operators, streamline the on boarding process for data centres, expedite approvals and facilitate a smooth setup of data centre operations in Malaysia.
It features fast-track supply offerings for electricity, where data centres will be connected three times faster than the normal delivery time, reducing the implementation period from 36-48 months to just 12 months, alongside a One-Stop-Centre (OSC) for data centre investors and dedicated support services.
This process is expected to attract more data centre companies to establish their operations in Malaysia.
TNB also said that they’re offering round-the-clock maintenance assistance and tailored solutions to meet the requirements of each data centre.
Data centres the way of the future
nvestment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz who was present at the event highlighted the importance of data centres as the nerve centre of the digital world.
He said that they act as the backbone that supports the seamless functioning of interconnected systems, facilitating the storage, processing and delivery of vast amounts of information that support the modern way of life.
Malaysia has developed a strong reputation in the global data centre sector in Southeast Asia, thanks to our geo-strategic location as well as our conducive and attractive investment landscape. Our market share is expected to increase by USD2.08 billion from 2021 to 2026, representing a CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of 15.72%. TNB’s Green Lane Pathway supports this goal, as well as the needs of Data Centres, whose presence in Malaysia will help realise our New Industrial Master Plan 2030 objectives to attract quality hi-tech investments that will provide more growth opportunities for SMEs and better-paying jobs for Malaysians.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul
TNB committed to long-term future
Meanwhile, TNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Indera Ir. Baharin Din emphasised the company’s commitment to be the reliable energy provider for all data centre projects, contributing to the nation’s aspiration to bring the data centre industry to Malaysia and be the next regional data centre hub.
Among the services provided by TNB is the establishment of the One-Stop-Centre (OSC) to fulfil all data centres’ requirements. We look forward to further extending our collaboration to all data centre providers by providing smart energy solutions, which have been tailor-made to fulfil our customers’ needs from our wholly-owned subsidiaries that specialise in green technology. For instance, our rooftop solar solutions provider, GSPARX; fibre connectivity services from Allo Technology; Electric Vehicles chargers, district cooling systems from TNB Engineering Corporation and new green technology from TNB Renewables.
TNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Indera Ir. Baharin Din
He also said that these partnerships between TNB and data centre owners hold numerous benefits for all stakeholders involved.
The development of data centres also creates job opportunities for Malaysians and benefits small and medium-sized businesses in the surrounding areas. Importantly, this collaboration directly creates demand for renewable energy in the data centre sector, supporting the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, achieve Net Zero Emissions, and be Coal Free by 2050.
TNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Indera Ir. Baharin Din
