KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) is launching its inaugural bidding process for the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant, named LSS-SABAH2024.
The initiative aims to facilitate the development of large-scale solar PV power plants with a total capacity of 100MWac, available through open bidding supervised by ECoS.
Projects will range from 1MWac to 15MWac, with either ground-mounted, floating or rooftops designs, providing opportunities for companies of various sizes with a variety of available resources to participate.
ECoS chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid said those plants are targeted to begin operation in 2026.
"ECoS is calling on experienced companies or consortia with a proven track record in implementing power generation projects, including project financing and power plant operation, to submit bids," he said in a statement.
Abdul Nasser added that priority will be given to qualified Sabah-owned companies or consortia registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) or the Sabah Contractor Registration Centre for Works (PUKONSA).
In addition to that and to ensure safety and quality aspects, potential bidders are also required to appoint Electrical Contractors with Class PV (Grid-Connected) registered with ECoS.
"The LSS-SABAH2024 bidding process marks a significant step forward for Sabah in its commitment to harnessing clean, renewable energy sources, as stated in the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040) which was launched last September.
"This initiative, alongside many other initiatives in the pipeline, promises to contribute to a more sustainable energy future for the state, ensuring that Sabahans will continue to have a reliable and secure power supply for generations to come."
Interested parties can view the bidding document at ECoS headquarters located at Level 10, Plaza Shell, Kota Kinabalu during office hours.
General information of the bid can also be obtained at www.ecos.gov.my/LSS-SABAH2024 or email any queries to LSS-SABAH2024@ecos.gov.my.