Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.44% is in Malaysia. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Malaysia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Bakun
The Bakun is a 2,700MW hydro power project located in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is being developed by Sarawak Energy. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by Sarawak Energy. Buy the profile here.
2. Baleh
Baleh is a 1,285MW hydro power project in Sarawak, Malaysia. Sarawak Energy is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2028. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by Sarawak Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. Nenggiri
The 300MW Nenggiri is located in Kelantan, Malaysia. It is owned by TNB Power Generation. The hydro project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. MMTC; TNBPG Hydro Nenggiri; Bharat Heavy Electricals is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Lebir
The Lebir is a 274MW hydro power project. It is planned in Kelantan, Malaysia. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Tenaga Nasional. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2025. Tenaga Nasional is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Tenom Hydroelectric Power Plant
The 187.50MW hydro project, Tenom Hydroelectric Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2029. It is being developed by Sabah Energy Corporation. The project is currently in permitting stage. Sabah Energy Corporation is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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