Battery energy storage giant, Gotion High-Tech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ITRAMAS Corporation and UEM Sunrise Berhad to develop a R&D centre tp be located within the Renewable Energy (RE) cluster of UEM Sunrise’s planned Industrial Park located in Gerbang Nusajaya, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
This is part of the one gigawatt hybrid solar power plant project, a flagship catalytic project under Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) that is being undertaken by UEM Group Berhad (UEM Group) through its wholly-owned subsidiary and green industries arm, UEM Lestra Berhad (UEM Lestra).
Under this partnership, Gotion brings to the table advanced technological knowledge in BESS solutions while ITRAMAS will provide its expertise in local market access and commercialisation. UEM Sunrise, the township and property arm of UEM Group, will play the pivotal role of master developer, delivering top-tier infrastructure and fostering an environment primed for innovation and sustainability.
ITRAMAS will be collaborating with TusStar Malaysia, a key entity of TusHoldings, China’s largest technology incubator as well as a diversified science and technology holding group, known for its specialisation in Artificial Intelligence. ITRAMAS is also planning to partner with DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia, an institution offering industry-driven programmes to nurture global leaders in sustainable automotive solutions.
UEM views the establishment of the Industrial Park within Gerbang Nusajaya is expected to create significant job opportunities, both directly and indirectly, contributing to the local economy. Furthermore, the partnership will cultivate local researchers, empowering Malaysia’s talent pool with access to cutting-edge technologies and global expertise.
Gotion High-Tech said “The collaboration with UEM Sunrise and ITRAMAS in the renewable energy industry and technology is a key part of the company’s global strategic layout. This partnership will leverage Gotion High-Tech’s advanced technology in BESS, combined with ITRAMAS’s market insights and UEM Sunrise’s infrastructure capabilities, to jointly promote the development of the renewable energy industry in Malaysia and the Southeast Asia region.