KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider and ERS Energy, a leading solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company in Malaysia, have reached a significant milestone in the strategic partnership, with energy storage projects totaling 1 GWh across Malaysia and the Philippines. Marked by a signing ceremony, the milestone highlights the two companies' growing collaboration in meeting the region's evolving grid and renewable energy needs.
Malaysia: Strengthening Grid Stability and Unlocking Greater Solar Integration
Located in Bahau, Malaysia, the 441 MWh, four-hour MyBeST project, with ERS Energy serving as the EPC contractor, forms part of Malaysia's national large-scale battery energy storage initiative led by the Energy Commission of Malaysia, Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST).
As Malaysia continues to increase its renewable energy capacity, large-scale energy storage can play a critical role in balancing supply and demand. By storing electricity when supply is abundant and dispatching it when needed, the BESS can provide greater flexibility for the grid and help accommodate a higher share of variable renewable generation. With 441 MWh of energy storage capacity, the project will help strengthen grid stability, enable greater integration of solar power, and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based peaking generation, supporting Malaysia's transition toward a more flexible and resilient power system.
Philippines: Enabling Flexible Power Trading and Grid-Forming Support
In the Philippines, Sungrow and ERS Energy are collaborating on a 556 MWh, four-hour BESS project for ACEN, with ERS Energy serving as the EPC contractor.
A key highlight of the project is its grid-forming capability, enabling the BESS to provide active support for grid voltage and frequency. The project will participate in the country's Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), enabling electricity to be stored and dispatched according to market conditions. This market-responsive operating model can help optimize the use of stored electricity while supporting a more responsive and reliable power system.
Meeting Different Market Needs with Energy Storage
From supporting grid flexibility and renewable energy integration in Malaysia to enabling flexible electricity market participation and grid-forming capabilities in the Philippines, the two projects demonstrate how energy storage can be tailored to different market needs while delivering value across the power system.
"The question for Southeast Asia is no longer whether we can generate more renewable energy, but whether our power systems are ready to support it," said Michael Ruan, Southeast Asia Director of Sungrow. "That is where energy storage makes the difference. Together with ERS Energy, we are helping build the flexibility and resilience needed to unlock more renewable energy and deliver reliable power for communities and businesses across the region."
Looking ahead, Sungrow will continue to empower partners across Southeast Asia with advanced energy storage solutions to strengthen grids, enable greater renewable energy integration and build a more resilient energy future.
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Sungrow and ERS Energy Advance 1 GWh of Energy Storage Across Southeast Asia
Following a strong debut in 2025, AUTOMEX Penang returns to connect manufacturers with the automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies shaping the future of industry.
GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AUTOMEX Penang will return for its second edition from 3–5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, building on the strong response to its inaugural edition and further strengthening its role as a platform for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies in Malaysia's northern region.
Organised by Informa Markets Malaysia, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will bring together technology providers, manufacturers, engineers, industry professionals and decision-makers to discover solutions designed to improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.
The return of AUTOMEX Penang comes as the state continues to play a central role in Malaysia's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of the East", Penang is home to a highly developed industrial base spanning semiconductors, electrical and electronics (E&E), precision engineering, automation and supporting industries.
The inaugural AUTOMEX Penang in 2025 marked the expansion of AUTOMEX's established manufacturing technology platform from Kuala Lumpur into Malaysia's northern industrial corridor. The first edition welcomed 5,019 trade visitors from 24 countries and regions, alongside 177 participating brands and companies from eight countries and regions, demonstrating strong demand for automation and advanced manufacturing solutions in Penang and beyond.
Building on this momentum, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will scale up significantly, with the exhibition expected to welcome more than 6,000 trade visitors, showcase 300+ brands and companies, and feature 1,000+ brands, products and innovations across 6,000 square metres of exhibition space.
The expansion comes as Penang continues to strengthen its position as a key hub for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and electrical and electronics (E&E), while manufacturers across Malaysia increasingly turn to automation and digital technologies to improve productivity, optimise operations and remain competitive.
Malaysia's Industry4WRD: National Policy on Industry 4.0 was introduced to drive digital transformation across the manufacturing and manufacturing-related services sectors, while the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) continues to encourage the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Malaysia has also set a target of establishing at least 3,000 smart factories by 2030, highlighting the growing role of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics in the country's industrial development. [1,2,3]
This focus also aligns with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), which aims to strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor value chain and advance the country into higher-value activities including integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing equipment. [4]
Against this backdrop, AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will showcase technologies supporting the shift towards smarter, more connected and data-driven manufacturing, including industrial automation, robotics and cobots, semiconductor technologies, machine vision, smart manufacturing, industrial software, AI and connected systems. Visitors can experience live technology demonstrations, connect with solution providers, gain insights from industry experts and explore potential business partnerships.
"Following the successful debut of AUTOMEX Penang, we are excited to return for our second edition and build on the momentum created in 2025. Penang is an important part of Malaysia's advanced manufacturing and semiconductor ecosystem, and AUTOMEX is committed to supporting this ecosystem by bringing together the technologies, businesses and people driving industrial transformation," said Geonice Chong, Deputy Event Director, Informa Markets Malaysia.
"Through AUTOMEX Penang 2026, we aim to create an environment where manufacturers can discover practical solutions, exchange knowledge and build partnerships that will strengthen their competitiveness as the industry moves towards increasingly intelligent and connected manufacturing."
AUTOMEX Penang 2026 will take place from 3 – 5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang.
For more information and registration, please visit www.automex.com.my.
Notes to Editors
About AUTOMEX Penang
AUTOMEX Penang is Malaysia's exhibition for automation, robotics and smart manufacturing technologies, connecting technology providers with manufacturers, engineers and industry decision-makers. Following its successful debut in 2025, the exhibition returns for its second edition from 3 – 5 November 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang.
Building on AUTOMEX's long-standing presence alongside METALTECH in Kuala Lumpur, AUTOMEX Penang brings the latest developments in industrial automation, robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and digitalisation closer to Malaysia's northern manufacturing base, providing a platform for technology discovery, knowledge exchange and business connections.
Reference:
[1] Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Industry4WRD: National Policy on Industry 4.0. https://www.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/industry4WRD
[2] Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Sets Minimum Target of 3,000 Smart Factories by 2030 – MITI. https://www.mida.gov.my/mida-news/malaysia-sets-minimum-target-of-3000-smart-factories-by-2030-miti
[3] Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Launch of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). https://www.mida.gov.my/launch-of-the-new-industrial-master-plan-2030-nimp-2030
[4] Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS). https://www.miti.gov.my/miti/resources/NSS_141024.pdf
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AUTOMEX PENANG RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND EDITION, ADVANCING MALAYSIA'S SMART MANUFACTURING JOURNEY
