KUCHING, Sept 10: Sarawak is positioning itself as a renewable energy powerhouse, with plans to attract RM700 billion in investments and create 80,000 new jobs by 2050 under its ambitious Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P).
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that the SET-P framework, introduced to decarbonise Sarawak’s energy systems while supporting economic growth and social inclusion, rests on seven strategic pillars.
“This comprehensive approach is projected to generate RM550 billion (USD130 billion) in cumulative GDP, create 80,000 jobs, and attract up to RM700 billion (USD165 billion) in investments.
“More than 75 per cent of income gains are expected to benefit low- and middle-income groups, underscoring Sarawak’s commitment to a just and inclusive transition,” he said when delivery his keynote address, “Driving the Energy Transition: Sarawak’s Roadmap for Renewable and Sustainable Growth,” at the opening plenary of the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower 2025, hosted by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris yesterday.
Abang Johari outlined Sarawak’s strategy for a low-carbon, sustainable energy future as part of its broader Sarawak Post-Covid Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS2030).
“The PCDS 2030 lays the foundation for our energy transition, integrating digital economy, sustainability and renewable energy as core pillars of growth.
“Central to this vision is renewable energy, which we have identified as one of seven key enablers driving the growth of our priority economic sectors,” he elaborated.
The Premier stressed that Sarawak aims to maintain at least 60 per cent renewable energy capacity in its energy mix by 2030 through integrating clean energy solutions into the broader economic framework.
“Our target is to have 10 gigawatts of generation capacity by the year 2030, known as our ‘10-20-30’ target, which will predominantly be sourced from renewable sources such as hydropower, solar and biomass energy,” he said.
With vast renewable resources and decades of hydropower expertise, Abang Johari affirmed that Sarawak is ready to provide clean, reliable, and competitively priced energy not just to the State, but the wider region.
“As we look to Southeast Asia’s energy future, the transition to low-carbon systems must be equitable and inclusive. Sarawak’s SET-P embodies these principles, guiding our efforts towards a sustainable, secure, and low-carbon energy future by 2050,” he said.
The Premier’s address comes at a time when pumped storage hydropower is gaining attention globally as a critical tool to stabilise renewable-heavy grids. Sarawak, home to decades of hydropower expertise, is poised to leverage these technologies in line with its ambitious renewable energy roadmap.
“This comprehensive approach is projected to generate RM550 billion (USD130 billion) in cumulative GDP, create 80,000 jobs, and attract up to RM700 billion (USD165 billion) in investments.
“More than 75 per cent of income gains are expected to benefit low- and middle-income groups, underscoring Sarawak’s commitment to a just and inclusive transition,” he said when delivery his keynote address, “Driving the Energy Transition: Sarawak’s Roadmap for Renewable and Sustainable Growth,” at the opening plenary of the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower 2025, hosted by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris yesterday.
Abang Johari outlined Sarawak’s strategy for a low-carbon, sustainable energy future as part of its broader Sarawak Post-Covid Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS2030).
“The PCDS 2030 lays the foundation for our energy transition, integrating digital economy, sustainability and renewable energy as core pillars of growth.
“Central to this vision is renewable energy, which we have identified as one of seven key enablers driving the growth of our priority economic sectors,” he elaborated.
The Premier stressed that Sarawak aims to maintain at least 60 per cent renewable energy capacity in its energy mix by 2030 through integrating clean energy solutions into the broader economic framework.
“Our target is to have 10 gigawatts of generation capacity by the year 2030, known as our ‘10-20-30’ target, which will predominantly be sourced from renewable sources such as hydropower, solar and biomass energy,” he said.
With vast renewable resources and decades of hydropower expertise, Abang Johari affirmed that Sarawak is ready to provide clean, reliable, and competitively priced energy not just to the State, but the wider region.
“As we look to Southeast Asia’s energy future, the transition to low-carbon systems must be equitable and inclusive. Sarawak’s SET-P embodies these principles, guiding our efforts towards a sustainable, secure, and low-carbon energy future by 2050,” he said.
The Premier’s address comes at a time when pumped storage hydropower is gaining attention globally as a critical tool to stabilise renewable-heavy grids. Sarawak, home to decades of hydropower expertise, is poised to leverage these technologies in line with its ambitious renewable energy roadmap.