As Malaysia accelerates its transition toward sustainable mobility, NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) has successfully moved its “One-Stop Renewable Energy Charging Stations” into the commercial phase. This milestone, achieved under the Enabling Mobility Electrification for Green Economy (EMERGE) program, was marked by a high-level visit from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) to the new facilities in Johor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project represents a significant leap in domestic innovation, reaching Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8, which signifies a fully functional system operating in real-world conditions. With two pilot sites already open to the public and nearly 300 charging sessions recorded, the initiative is proving that Malaysia can lead in integrated green infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike traditional charging points that draw heavily from the national grid, NMB\u2019s stations utilize a nano-grid configuration (<100 kW). Each station is primarily powered by on-site solar energy, with excess power managed through a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This setup allows the stations to operate in both on-grid and off-grid modes, ensuring a seamless transition during power disruptions. The national grid acts strictly as a backup, effectively decarbonizing the “fuel” for electric vehicles (EVs) at the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project isn’t limited to standard plug-in chargers. NMB has successfully demonstrated a wireless charging prototype<\/strong> capable of 18 kW operation with a staggering 98% efficiency (TRL 6). This technology was tested on an electric bus, showcasing its potential for mass transit applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The stations are comprehensive hubs, integrating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Malaysian Business<\/em> reader, NanoMalaysia\u2019s success is the practical application of the “Sovereign Intelligence”<\/strong> discussed at Money20\/20 this week. By creating a nano-grid that functions off-grid, Malaysia is effectively building an autonomous energy buffer that protects our mobility ecosystem from global energy price volatility and grid instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the ACCA-IMA GECS<\/strong> report highlights a cooling confidence due to geopolitical risks, domestic innovations like these\u2014which reduce dependence on fossil fuels\u2014are the true hedges against a 3.1% global growth<\/strong> slowdown. The move by Electrick Sdn Bhd to seek private investors is a clear signal: Green Mobility is no longer a “future project”; it is a commercial reality ready for scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commercialization of these stations arrives at a time of massive investment momentum. With UOB recently facilitating RM18 billion in FDI<\/strong> into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), the deployment of advanced charging infrastructure provides the necessary backbone for green-conscious investors and high-tech manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “This initiative supports Malaysia\u2019s transition towards sustainable mobility while strengthening the green economy by creating new opportunities for industry growth through private investments,” said Dr. Rezal Khairi Ahmad<\/strong>, Group CEO of NanoMalaysia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As Malaysia accelerates its transition toward sustainable mobility, NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) has successfully moved its “One-Stop Renewable Energy Charging Stations” into the commercial phase. This milestone, achieved under the Enabling Mobility Electrification for Green Economy (EMERGE) program, was marked by a high-level visit from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) to the new […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6909,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,39],"tags":[1216,1219,1215,1213,1210,1220,870,764,1212,736,259,252,1218,145,1221,1211,1214,889,1217],"class_list":["post-7365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-news","tag-bess","tag-carbonneutral","tag-electricksdnbhd","tag-emerge","tag-evcharging2026","tag-evinfrastructure","tag-greeneconomy","tag-greenmobility","tag-johortech","tag-jssez","tag-mosti","tag-nanomalaysia","tag-netzeromalaysia","tag-renewableenergy","tag-smartcityjohor","tag-solarpoweredev","tag-sustainabletransport","tag-techinnovation","tag-wirelesscharging"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7365"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7366,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7365\/revisions\/7366"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6909"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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