KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Government welcomes global investors and industry pioneers to explore the huge potential of renewable energy in the state. With the vision of making Sabah a regional green energy hub, the State Government is committed to developing clean energy projects including solar, hydroelectric, wind and geothermal energy. This initiative will not only ensure sustainable energy sources, but also open up high-value job opportunities and drive the growth of green industries in Sabah.
Technical Advisor (Energy) to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Dr. James Lim, reiterated this commitment when receiving a courtesy call from a delegation from B.Grimm Power Company from Thailand on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Head of International Business Development, Khawar Khan, was present to discuss investment opportunities in the energy sector in Sabah.
According to Dr. James, Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor, is very committed to this green energy agenda.
He previously stated: “Sabah is not just investing in renewable energy, but we are building a future where clean energy is the driver and key accelerator of economic transformation. We welcome global strategic partners to work together to create jobs for Sabahans, reduce carbon emissions, and make Sabah a leading destination for green industries.”
Dr. James also explained that Sabah has a strategic advantage as a major destination for renewable energy investments in the region, with over 2,500 hours of annual sunshine, a strong river system for hydropower, and huge potential for wind and geothermal energy. The State Government intends to develop a green industrial park to attract more domestic and foreign investments.
Regarding B.Grimm Power’s interest in investing in Sabah, Dr. James stressed that the State Government is ready to assist and facilitate negotiations between the company and relevant authorities and agencies.
“We welcome the commitment of B.Grimm Power, a company with extensive experience in sustainable energy in ASEAN and beyond. Their investment will not only accelerate the energy transformation in Sabah towards being more efficient and environmentally friendly, but also be a catalyst for the development of a sustainable green economy, as well as energy security of Sabah,” he added.
He also stressed that this initiative will open up more high-quality investment opportunities and create thousands of job high paying opportunities in technical, engineering, and management fields for the younger generation of Sabah. The stable and cost-effective energy security is also expected to attract multinational companies to make Sabah a major industrial and service hub in Borneo.
B.Grimm Power, part of the 147-year conglomerate, based in Thailand, is known for “doing business with compassion” as well its expertise in clean energy development in various countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Korea, Japan, & USA. B.Grimm Power was the first company in ASEAN to build Hydrogen ready power plants. Their investment in Sabah is expected to involve the development of large-scale power generation, as well as research into the latest cutting-edge technologies.
The Sabah State Government is confident that this collaboration will bring long-term benefits to the people and the state’s economy, thus making Sabah a leader in the energy sector in the region.
