EdgePoint Towers, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has announced the successful launch of its first solar hybrid site.

The company describes this launch as marking a key milestone in its renewable energy initiatives and 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.

This deployment is expected to reduce the site’s annual carbon emissions by approximately 78%, while also ensuring seamless connectivity for travellers along the highway.

As Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, points out: “Solar energy has proven to be an ideal solution for Malaysia, given its equatorial climate and high levels of solar insolation [exposure to the sun’s rays]. By integrating solar power into telecommunications infrastructure, we are reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, lowering operational costs, and significantly decreasing emissions.”

He adds: “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 towards cleaner, more efficient operations, and we are optimistic about future collaborations with both mobile network operators and non-MNO clients to help them meet their green objectives.”

By the end of 2025, EdgePoint says it plans to complete more full solar or solar hybrid sites across the country, in which it has a significant presence. Indeed, 1,800 of it sites are in Malaysia, where it is the second-largest tower company. It is also the fastest-growing multi-country tower company in ASEAN, with 15,800 sites in its portfolio.