{"id":64078,"date":"2026-07-07T10:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T03:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64078"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T03:17:00","slug":"sungrow-powers-malaysias-grid-connected-bess-to-strengthen-national-power-grid-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64078","title":{"rendered":"Sungrow Powers Malaysia&#8217;s Grid-Connected BESS to Strengthen National Power Grid Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1344575\/Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">PAKA, Malaysia<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 7, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, announced the official commissioning of the <b>Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)<\/b>, owned and developed by <b>Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)<\/b>, marking another major milestone for Malaysia in advancing battery energy storage system connected to the national grid.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3004442\/00001___TNB.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3004442\/00001___TNB.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)\" alt=\"Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Located in Terengganu, the <b>100MW \/ 400MWh Santong BESS <\/b>project plays a critical role in Malaysia&#8217;s energy transition journey, reinforcing national grid resilience while enabling broader renewable energy integration. Designed to meet stringent grid performance requirements, the project targets <b>88% round-trip efficiency (RTE) <\/b>in its first year of operation and supports both <b>grid-following and grid-forming operating modes<\/b> to enhance system stability and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>For this landmark deployment, Sungrow delivered a fully integrated energy storage solution comprising <b>90 units of PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage systems (ST5015UX-4H + MVS5140-LS)<\/b> together with the <b>FEMS (Facility Energy Management System)<\/b>, enabling intelligent dispatch and flexible grid support capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>At the core of the project are multiple advanced grid-support functions that strengthen operational flexibility and enable higher renewable penetration, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Fast active power ramping and Fast Frequency Response (FFR) for frequency support dynamic grid balancing.<\/li>\n<li>Voltage and reactive power control for voltage regulation and improved power quality.<\/li>\n<li>Grid-forming capabilities, characterized by voltage-source behavior and\u00a0 autonomous voltage\/frequency support, enabling inertial response, power oscillation damping, on\/off-grid operation, and microgrid applications.<\/li>\n<li>Station-level black start capability, enabling Sungrow&#8217;s grid-forming PCS to establish a stable AC network under complete blackout conditions without an external voltage or frequency reference, while demonstrating coordinated multi-converter operation, balanced power sharing, and stable system restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delivered under an accelerated execution schedule toward commercial operation date, the project also demonstrates Sungrow&#8217;s strong execution efficiency and collaborative delivery capability:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Supported by Sungrow&#8217;s local service team, headquarters project delivery team, and grid-forming\/microgrid R&amp;D team, ensuring efficient execution from customized FAT testing to commissioning and grid connection.<\/li>\n<li>Contribution to Malaysia&#8217;s early grid-forming standard framework development, while achieving one of the fastest BESS grid-connection timelines in the country.<\/li>\n<li>Maintained close alignment with <b>TNB<\/b>, the project owner, on project objectives, execution, and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project achieved the fastest BESS delivery record in Malaysia to date and became the country&#8217;s first grid-forming grid-connected battery energy storage system project. Leveraging proactive local service support and end-to-end project execution, Sungrow successfully facilitated the 100MW full-power discharge test and secured recognition from Malaysia&#8217;s Energy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, demonstrating its strong service, delivery, and customer support capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Santong BESS marks an important milestone in strengthening Malaysia&#8217;s power system and advancing renewable energy integration,&#8221; <\/i>said <b>TNB Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid<\/b>.<i> &#8220;Its rapid response capability enhances grid reliability and supports electricity demand equivalent to approximately <\/i><b><i>40,000 households<\/i><\/b><i> across the East Coast.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>As energy systems continue to evolve toward greater flexibility and decarbonization, Sungrow remains committed to delivering innovative storage solutions that empower utilities and grid operators to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future.<\/p>\n<p><span><b>Photo Credit: <\/b><i>Courtesy of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Media contact<\/b>:<br \/>Wang Luly<br \/><a href=\"mailto:luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>15618330862<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1344575\/Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">PAKA, Malaysia<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 7, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, announced the official commissioning of the <b>Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)<\/b>, owned and developed by <b>Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)<\/b>, marking another major milestone for Malaysia in advancing battery energy storage system connected to the national grid.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3004442\/00001___TNB.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3004442\/00001___TNB.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)\" alt=\"Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Located in Terengganu, the <b>100MW \/ 400MWh Santong BESS <\/b>project plays a critical role in Malaysia&#8217;s energy transition journey, reinforcing national grid resilience while enabling broader renewable energy integration. Designed to meet stringent grid performance requirements, the project targets <b>88% round-trip efficiency (RTE) <\/b>in its first year of operation and supports both <b>grid-following and grid-forming operating modes<\/b> to enhance system stability and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>For this landmark deployment, Sungrow delivered a fully integrated energy storage solution comprising <b>90 units of PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage systems (ST5015UX-4H + MVS5140-LS)<\/b> together with the <b>FEMS (Facility Energy Management System)<\/b>, enabling intelligent dispatch and flexible grid support capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>At the core of the project are multiple advanced grid-support functions that strengthen operational flexibility and enable higher renewable penetration, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Fast active power ramping and Fast Frequency Response (FFR) for frequency support dynamic grid balancing.<\/li>\n<li>Voltage and reactive power control for voltage regulation and improved power quality.<\/li>\n<li>Grid-forming capabilities, characterized by voltage-source behavior and\u00a0 autonomous voltage\/frequency support, enabling inertial response, power oscillation damping, on\/off-grid operation, and microgrid applications.<\/li>\n<li>Station-level black start capability, enabling Sungrow&#8217;s grid-forming PCS to establish a stable AC network under complete blackout conditions without an external voltage or frequency reference, while demonstrating coordinated multi-converter operation, balanced power sharing, and stable system restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delivered under an accelerated execution schedule toward commercial operation date, the project also demonstrates Sungrow&#8217;s strong execution efficiency and collaborative delivery capability:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Supported by Sungrow&#8217;s local service team, headquarters project delivery team, and grid-forming\/microgrid R&amp;D team, ensuring efficient execution from customized FAT testing to commissioning and grid connection.<\/li>\n<li>Contribution to Malaysia&#8217;s early grid-forming standard framework development, while achieving one of the fastest BESS grid-connection timelines in the country.<\/li>\n<li>Maintained close alignment with <b>TNB<\/b>, the project owner, on project objectives, execution, and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project achieved the fastest BESS delivery record in Malaysia to date and became the country&#8217;s first grid-forming grid-connected battery energy storage system project. Leveraging proactive local service support and end-to-end project execution, Sungrow successfully facilitated the 100MW full-power discharge test and secured recognition from Malaysia&#8217;s Energy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, demonstrating its strong service, delivery, and customer support capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Santong BESS marks an important milestone in strengthening Malaysia&#8217;s power system and advancing renewable energy integration,&#8221; <\/i>said <b>TNB Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid<\/b>.<i> &#8220;Its rapid response capability enhances grid reliability and supports electricity demand equivalent to approximately <\/i><b><i>40,000 households<\/i><\/b><i> across the East Coast.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>As energy systems continue to evolve toward greater flexibility and decarbonization, Sungrow remains committed to delivering innovative storage solutions that empower utilities and grid operators to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future.<\/p>\n<p><span><b>Photo Credit: <\/b><i>Courtesy of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Media contact<\/b>:<br \/>Wang Luly<br \/><a href=\"mailto:luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>15618330862<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=64078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64078\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=64078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=64078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=64078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}