The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is co-financing a solar energy and battery project in Uzbekistan by offering a financing package of €121m ($142m). This project includes two special-purpose vehicles (SPVs), ACWA Power Sazagan Solar 1 and ACWA Power Sazagan Solar 2. Together, the SPVs will set an integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) project with a combined capacity of 1GW in Central Asia. ACWA Power holds the majority stake in the SPVs, wi ...

Core Points - Founder Group Limited (FGL) has signed a Heads of Agreement with Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. for a large-scale renewable energy facility in Sarawak, Malaysia, valued at up to RM1.16 billion (USD276 million) [1] - The project includes a 310 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant and a 620 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), making it one of the largest clean energy developments in the region [2] - This facility will be Malaysia's first "firm" solar power plant, providing continuous renewable electricity comparable to conventional energy sources [3] Economic and Digital Transformation - The development of a 200 MW Tier-4 Green Data Centre Park on 350 acres in Baram is part of the initiative, expected to generate over RM1 billion in foreign direct investment [4][5] - The project supports Sarawak's vision to become the "Battery of Asean" and aims for a generation capacity of 10 GW by 2030 [6] Management Commentary - The CEO of FGL emphasized the company's commitment to large-scale infrastructure investments that focus on sustainable returns and significant economic impact [7] Company Overview - Founder Group Limited specializes in end-to-end EPCC solutions for solar PV facilities in Malaysia, focusing on large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial solar projects [8]