Gentrack | Decarbonisation: can Malaysia power its utilities sustainably?

Published: The Edge Maylasia, August 2025

The world is undergoing its most significant energy transition since the Industrial Revolution, and Malaysia has committed to achieving 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.

The country has the resources to reach this goal, but success will depend on bold digital transformation underpinned by modern platforms capable of integrating renewable and distributed energy resources at scale. AI and cloud technologies will be essential to accelerating progress and supporting the transition.

From managing rising demand to integrating EVs, rooftop solar and home batteries, Malaysia’s utilities face complex challenges. Meeting them requires moving beyond legacy systems to embrace sector-specific innovations that deliver flexibility, resilience and customer-focused experiences.

In The Edge Malaysia, Geoff Childs, Gentrack’s General Manager for Asia, shares his perspective on how Malaysian utilities can combine technology, customer-centricity and operational agility to help realise the country’s renewable energy ambitions.

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Decarbonisation: can Malaysia power its utilities sustainably?

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