GEORGE TOWN, Leader Energy Group Bhd (Leader Energy) is set to build a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Tanjung Manis, Sarawak, to supply electricity to Syarikat SESCO Bhd (Sesco) under a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
The agreement was signed between Leader Energy (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and Sesco, a subsidiary of Sarawak Energy Bhd. The project is expected to be completed by Dec 31, 2027.
Leader Energy CEO and executive deputy chairman Datuk Sean H’ng said the project marks a key milestone in tapping Sarawak’s solar potential and supports the state’s clean energy transition.
“This initiative goes beyond power generation — it’s about building capabilities and creating long-term value for the Tanjung Manis community,” he said, adding that the project aligns with the group’s goal of driving Malaysia’s renewable energy growth.
The solar farm will be developed in partnership with Pusaka Capital Sdn Bhd — a subsidiary of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation — and Smartgen Energy Sdn Bhd.
Leader Energy joins several other companies that recently secured 100MW solar projects with Sesco, including Solarvest Holdings Bhd and Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd in Mukah, and a Malakoff Corp Bhd unit in Bintulu.
These awards are part of Sarawak Energy’s plan to expand its solar capacity to 1,500MW by 2030, supporting the state’s target of achieving 10GW in total renewable energy capacity.
