Coal
50,200 MW
22.50%
Hydro
42,000 MWh
18.80%
Gas
39,000 MW
17.40%
Solar
32,800 MW
14.70%
Distinction Fueld (DF)
20,000 MW
8.90%
Marine Fuel Oil (MFO)
19,502 MWh
8.70%
Others
20,085 MW
9.00%
Supply-Side 10-Year Outlook
The diagram below illustrates how Malaysia’s electricity supply mix is expected to evolve over the next decade. Each section shows the projected capacity for coal, gas, hydro, and solar, alongside their share in the overall generation mix. Energy supply is gradually shifting, while coal and gas remain key contributors, renewable sources such as hydro and solar are steadily gaining prominence, signalling a transition toward cleaner and more sustainable power. We provide this outlook to anticipate changes in supply composition and plan strategies that align with future energy priorities.
Summary
Capacity
Coal-fired plants will dominate the capacity mix in the next decade, followed by gas-fired plants and hydro plants.
Generation Mix
Driven by its competitive price compared to gas, coal-fired generation is foreseen to gain increasing share of generation. In line with government's green aspiration, solar generation shall debut in 2018 and is expected to constitute about 2% of the total energy mix in 2026.
- Based on Suruhanjaya Tenaga's report on Peninsular Malaysia Electricity Supply Outlook 2017
- Mining, Public Lighting and Agriculture Sector
- Refers to transmission-connected solar only