Sabah's renewable energy potential predicted to go over 2,700MW

If it is 'fully exploited'.

According to reports, the potential of Sabah as a renewable energy hub is likely to go beyond 2,700 megawatts in total. This is according to Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said that this potential will be reached if it's fully exploited.

He also said that a large bulk of the capacity is projected to come from hydro resources at 1,930MW, geothermal (405MW) and biomass (370MW).

“Sabah is already a leader in grid-connected RE power plants such as from oil palm biomass, biogas and small hydro, and very soon, geothermal sources.