Ditrolic Energy Awarded Singapore’s Conditional Approval for 600 MW Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border Green Electricity Project under SJREC Initiative
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Singapore, 7 August 2026 - Southern Solar Alliance Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia-headquartered Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (“Ditrolic Energy”), has received Conditional Approval from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (“EMA”) to import and supply up to 600 megawatts (MWac) of renewable electricity from Johor, Malaysia to Singapore.
The Conditional Approval was formally presented by EMA’s Chief Executive, Mr Puah Kok Keong to Mr Tham Chee Aun, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ditrolic Energy. The handover marks a key regulatory milestone for the proposed 600 MWac cross-border renewable electricity project and enables Ditrolic Energy to advance the project’s technical, commercial and regulatory development towards final approval.
The project will be located within the Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (“SJREC”), a strategic renewable energy infrastructure initiative advanced by Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (“PDT”), Johor State’s principal investment and development arm, in partnership with Ditrolic Energy and the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC). SJREC could support projects in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”) and reflects a shared commitment among stakeholders in Johor and Singapore, together with the private sector, to anchor long term economic growth on clean, reliable and competitive energy.
Located along the east coast of Johor, SJREC is conceived as a long-term, integrated renewable energy corridor planned over a 15-year horizon to support both domestic and cross border energy needs. The proposed 600 MWac export capacity, supported by approximately 4 Gigawatts peak (“GWp”) solar and storage project represents the catalytic first phase of SJREC, establishing the foundational generation and infrastructure platform for subsequent stages of development. The corridor can provide the clean and reliable electricity required to fuel the growth of the JS-SEZ, particularly for energy intensive sectors such as data centres and high technology manufacturing, while strengthening Johor’s role as a key node in regional industrial and energy connectivity.
Together with the 4 GWp of solar photovoltaic generation capacity, the project will integrate 5.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), enabling firmer, dispatchable and verifiable green electricity on an almost round-the-clock basis. The development also contributes to the broader ASEAN Power Grid vision and represents an early-stage example of a state-anchored public–private partnership, supported by appropriate underwriting and risk-sharing mechanisms to enable large scale cross border renewable energy infrastructure in the region.
Commenting on the Conditional Approval, Mr Tham Chee Aun, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ditrolic Energy said:
“This Conditional Approval is an important milestone for the company and reflects strong confidence in the technical robustness, scale and reliability of our energy import project under the SJREC platform. It also demonstrates how close collaboration between the Johor State, the Malaysian Federal Government and Singapore Government together with the private sector can translate long-term policy intent into bankable, cross-border clean energy solutions.”
Dato’ Ramlee bin Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT), said:
“SJREC is being developed to position Johor as a global-scale renewable energy hub—delivering clean, reliable electricity for domestic needs and for export. With this first phase progressing under EMA’s conditional approval, we are advancing the critical infrastructure needed to underpin the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone, including a dedicated grid within the SJREC zone that will integrate seamlessly with the existing network serving the JS-SEZ. Working with Ditrolic Energy and IFC, PDT is focused on ensuring this platform is delivered in a structured and sustainable manner to support long-term investment and low-carbon industrial growth.”
Judith Green, World Bank Group Country Manager for Malaysia, said:
“The Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor demonstrates how long-term planning and structured collaboration between both the public and private sectors can support the development of sustainable and commercially viable energy infrastructure. The Conditional Approval granted to Ditrolic Energy for electricity imports into Singapore by the Energy Market Authority reflects the importance of a well-structured, bankable project framework and proactive regulatory engagement towards a common transformative goal.”
“IFC’s engagement is focused on supporting the development of scalable renewable energy platforms that can attract private investment while contributing to regional energy connectivity and supporting the creation of more and better jobs for economic growth.”
The project has attracted strong market interest, with close to 90% of the planned energy output already receiving offtake interest from Singapore-based end-users, including organisations across transport and urban mobility, airport and port operations, multinational manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, logistics, real estate and industrial park development, as well as other sustainability driven sectors.
Apart from the cross-border exports, SJREC will also substantially strengthen Johor’s domestic green electricity ecosystem. The project will support local supply under Malaysia’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and Self-Consumption (SELCO) programme, enabling industrial and commercial users in Johor to access 100% green electricity for their operations.
Projects in SJREC are scheduled to sign its first batch of power purchase agreements with local electricity offtakers within the next three months, with first green electricity delivery expected as early as 2028, ahead of the export of electricity to Singapore.
Ditrolic Energy and PDT are currently working closely with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) and other relevant authorities to advance the project in line with national energy transition objectives, Johor priorities and bilateral cooperation with Singapore. The first phase of the export project is targeted to achieve commercial operations from 2029, aligned with the commissioning of the new cross-border interconnector, subject to regulatory and technical approvals in both countries.
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About Ditrolic Energy
Ditrolic Energy Holdings is an integrated clean energy company focused on large scale solar, energy storage and green utility solutions across Southeast Asia. Ditrolic is backed by a global blended finance investment platform managed by leading international asset manager, which mobilises capital from development finance institutions (DFIs) worldwide alongside long term private sector investors, including insurance companies and banking institutions.
As one of the leader in the industry, Ditrolic Energy provides fully integrated clean energy infrastructure and solution for various key sectors including data centre, high tech manufacturing, utilities, aviation, ports, educational institutions, healthcare and government sector.
For more information, visit www.ditrolicenergy.com.
About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable, and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.
About Permodalan Darul Ta’zim
Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT), established on 16 December 1994, is a wholly-owned company of the Johor State Government mandated to manage assets and equities under the State Secretary Incorporated (SSI). As a leading Government-Linked Company (GLC) with three decades of excellence, PDT drives bold strategic initiatives across four core business pillars: Water and Utilities (Energy, Environment); Oil and Gas; Infrastructure and Properties Development; and Strategic Businesses.
Guided by the slogan "Energizing a Greater Future," PDT acts as a bridge between the state government, private sectors and communities to execute high-impact mandates. Beyond economic contributions, PDT has been entrusted to lead green development initiatives across the state, including the formulation of the Johor Green Development Policy 2030, ensuring sustainable value creation for Johor and its communities.
About IFC
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
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