EdgePoint Towers Launches First Solar Hybrid Site

24 Apr 2025 CW Team

The new solution provides up to 100% of the energy required to operate telecommunications equipment, reducing dependence on diesel fuel. With a 5.9-kilowatt peak (kWp) capacity, the site operates autonomously using photovoltaic (solar) energy, complemented by battery storage.

Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, said, “We are proud to contribute to the deployment of renewable energy solutions that meet current and future needs for both sustainability and long-term cost efficiency. These solutions are especially important for remote and difficult-to-reach areas, such as transport corridors like highways, tunnels, bridges, or terminals, where quality coverage is essential for transient users. The opportunities to enhance national connectivity are vast, and EdgePoint is eager to continue working closely with our partners to advance sustainable solutions that improve coverage and reduce carbon emissions across the industry. This deployment is expected to reduce the site's annual carbon emissions by approximately 78%, while also ensuring seamless connectivity for travelers along the highway.”

Muniff concluded, “Solar energy has proven to be an ideal solution for Malaysia, given its equatorial climate and high levels of solar insolation. By integrating solar power into telecommunications infrastructure, we are reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, lowering operational costs, and significantly decreasing emissions. Solar hybrid solutions are an adjacent focus area for us, it is a key part of our broader strategy of implementing innovative, sustainable solutions, driving an industry-wide transformation toward cleaner, more efficient operations and we are optimistic about future collaborations with both Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and non-MNO clients to help them meet their green objectives. As we expand our renewable energy initiatives, we aim to set new benchmarks for energy-efficient telecom infrastructure in Malaysia, helping our partners transition to greener operations without compromising connectivity, network quality, and reliability.”

By the end of 2025, EdgePoint plans to complete more full solar or solar hybrid sites across the country, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable telecom infrastructure.

EdgePoint Infrastructure is the fastest-growing multi-country tower company in ASEAN, with 15,800 sites in its portfolio out of which 1,800 sites are in Malaysia making it the second-largest tower company in Malaysia.

(acnnewswire)

EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, a part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has successfully launched its first solar hybrid site, marking a key milestone in its renewable energy initiatives. This deployment represents a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions in Malaysia’s telecommunications sector.The new solution provides up to 100% of the energy required to operate telecommunications equipment, reducing dependence on diesel fuel. With a 5.9-kilowatt peak (kWp) capacity, the site operates autonomously using photovoltaic (solar) energy, complemented by battery storage.Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, said, “We are proud to contribute to the deployment of renewable energy solutions that meet current and future needs for both sustainability and long-term cost efficiency. These solutions are especially important for remote and difficult-to-reach areas, such as transport corridors like highways, tunnels, bridges, or terminals, where quality coverage is essential for transient users. The opportunities to enhance national connectivity are vast, and EdgePoint is eager to continue working closely with our partners to advance sustainable solutions that improve coverage and reduce carbon emissions across the industry. This deployment is expected to reduce the site's annual carbon emissions by approximately 78%, while also ensuring seamless connectivity for travelers along the highway.”Muniff concluded, “Solar energy has proven to be an ideal solution for Malaysia, given its equatorial climate and high levels of solar insolation. By integrating solar power into telecommunications infrastructure, we are reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, lowering operational costs, and significantly decreasing emissions. Solar hybrid solutions are an adjacent focus area for us, it is a key part of our broader strategy of implementing innovative, sustainable solutions, driving an industry-wide transformation toward cleaner, more efficient operations and we are optimistic about future collaborations with both Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and non-MNO clients to help them meet their green objectives. As we expand our renewable energy initiatives, we aim to set new benchmarks for energy-efficient telecom infrastructure in Malaysia, helping our partners transition to greener operations without compromising connectivity, network quality, and reliability.”By the end of 2025, EdgePoint plans to complete more full solar or solar hybrid sites across the country, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable telecom infrastructure.EdgePoint Infrastructure is the fastest-growing multi-country tower company in ASEAN, with 15,800 sites in its portfolio out of which 1,800 sites are in Malaysia making it the second-largest tower company in Malaysia.(acnnewswire)

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