Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of industrial energy management and automation, is proud to jointly unveil a landmark collaboration with PETRONAS and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) at the launch of the Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE), a pioneering initiative located off the coast of Kuala Terengganu.
CEFORE is a proof-of-concept facility that harnesses offshore wind, solar, and wave energy in a community-centric and educational framework to deliver reliable, renewable power, aimed at powering Malaysia’s journey toward a sustainable energy future.
The Centre seamlessly integrates the three renewable energy sources into a microgrid, supported by on-site energy storage and advanced smart energy management systems, ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of renewable electricity.
As a floating infrastructure, CEFORE contributes to Malaysia’s Blue Economy strategy under the 13th Malaysia Plan, which promotes sustainable ocean resource use for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and environmental stewardship. This collaboration aligns with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and supports both national and state-level sustainability goals.
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