Sarawak’s renewable energy journey is entering a critical acceleration phase, where bold infrastructure investments converge with advanced digital technologies. The state’s path forward is not only focused on increasing clean energy capacity but also on building a highly intelligent, interconnected energy ecosystem capable of supporting industrial expansion, regional energy trade, and sustainable living.
While Sarawak's green ambitions are guided by high-level policies and strategic frameworks, the true measure of its commitment lies in the technologies being deployed across the state. From harnessing the force of its rivers to pioneering hydrogen fuel production and integrating smart grids, Sarawak’s renewable energy mix reflects both its natural advantages and its investment in innovation.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its own Post-COVID Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, Sarawak has made sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation central to its development agenda.
Over the past decade, Sarawak has significantly expanded its renewable energy capacity—led by hydropower—which now makes up over 60% of its energy mix, exceeding its original targets.
Sarawak is leading Southeast Asia’s renewable energy transition through hydropower, solar, hydrogen, and digital technologies—achieving sustainability goals while expanding access, reducing emissions, and enabling smart, inclusive energy systems.
Sarawak’s hydrogen economy is accelerating, driven by green energy potential, export ambitions, and infrastructure investment—yet faces economic, technological, and policy challenges in becoming ASEAN’s leading hydrogen exporter.
The Centre for Sustainable Technologies at Swinburne Sarawak drives impactful sustainable innovation through multidisciplinary research in energy, infrastructure, waste management, and environmental studies, fostering industry and community partnerships for real-world solutions.
The project’s focus on renewable energy and sustainable practices aligns with global environmental goals and positions Sarawak as a leader in green urban development.
The implementation of smart cities involves the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies such as sensors along with the infrastructure to create actionable data.