A GREENER FUTURE
NEXT-GENERATION GRID
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TNB believes that its value lies not only in providing access to electricity to homes and businesses throughout the country but also in adopting sustainable practices and activities in our operations to improve societal and environmental outcomes
— Roslan Ab Rahman , CCO
few years , TNB has expanded its international footprint , having established its name in countries such as Pakistan , Saudi Arabia , India , Turkey and the United Kingdom , making TNB one of the largest electricity companies in Asia .”
Rising to the top of the ranks is no easy task but TNB believes it has a meticulous plan for success . Based on four key pillars , TNB ’ s new strategic vision aims to : find future generation sources , create the grid of the future , win the customer and futureproof regulations .
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As part of its so-called future generation sources strategy , the electricity utility is shifting its focus towards renewables , aspiring to be the ASEAN leader in renewable energy . “ So far , we have secured 741 MW of renewable energy capacity globally ,” comments Azman .
In keeping with this strategy , TNB has undertaken a series of acquisitions and investments in the renewable sector . In March , for instance , the firm snapped up an 80 % stake in Bluemerang Capital and Temporis Capital-managed GVO wind .
“ This acquisition complements TNB ’ s solar renewable assets in the UK by ensuring a stable portfolio revenue generation all year round ,” explains Azman . “ Wind energy assets , in general , generate more revenue in the winter period whilst solar assets generate the most revenue in the summer months .”
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Additionally , the Malaysian firm has set itself the task of creating the grid of the future by promoting greater digitization and automation . As such , it is set to introduce smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure facilities for its customers and implement data analytics ,
AUGUST 2018