As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development, NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group), through its subsidiary NCT Century Sdn Bhd, announces a strategic collaboration with Ecorise Solar Sdn Bhd and Yingli Group Co., Ltd (China) to advance large-scale renewable energy development in the northern region of Malaysia. The collaboration reinforces NCT Group’s ambition to shape future-ready industrial ecosystems by driving innovative and low-carbon solutions for the region.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged, paving way for the development of a 150MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farm integrated with a 200MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Delapan Special Border Economic Zone (SBEZ), Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah. The project aims to enhance clean energy availability in Peninsular Malaysia and support the growing demand for renewable electricity among enterprises transitioning to low-carbon operations.
Under the agreement, NCT Group will coordinate land matters with Northern Gateway (NGX) and oversee all regulatory requirements. Ecorise Solar and Yingli Group will jointly undertake the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) as well as long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M), supported by Yingli’s global solar expertise and Ecorise’s local technical capabilities. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be established to drive project implementation and investment participation.
Dato’ Sri Yap Ngan Choy, Founder and Group Managing Director of NCT Group, said, “The development of a large-scale solar and storage facility in Delapan SBEZ will create tangible opportunities for investors and industries seeking cleaner and more resilient power solutions. This collaboration directly supports our mission to elevate the northern corridor as a strategic destination for advanced manufacturing, logistics and cross-border growth, particularly as we expand our ecosystem through our industrial park, NCT InnoSphere (NIS).”
The collaboration also complements NCT Group’s ongoing development of NIS within the Delapan SBEZ, undertaken in collaboration with NGX. As Kedah’s first Managed Industrial Park focused on high-value, sustainable and cross-border industries, NIS enhances the region’s competitiveness through its strategic location and supports NCT Group’s broader strategy to integrate renewable energy and green infrastructure across its industrial developments.
NIS is NCT Group’s second industrial park venture, strategically located in Delapan SBEZ, adjacent to the Malaysia-Thailand border and near Penang Port. Launched in September 2025, the project spans 137 acres of free-zone land and is being developed in partnership with NGX, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.10 billion.
