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The World Bank Group’s IFC, Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT), and Ditrolic Energy have partnered to develop the Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC), featuring up to 4GWp of solar capacity and 5.12GWh of energy storage as part of one of the world’s largest hybrid renewable energy zones.

Ditrolic Energy congratulates Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for receiving the Special Awards category at the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2024. Presented by YAB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) of Malaysia, this recognition highlights USM’s commitment to sustainability.

Manila Water, in partnership with Ditrolic Energy, inaugurated its 2.5-megawatt (MWp) solar power plants in three key locations on February 18, 2025, with a switching-on ceremony at the company’s San Juan Compound in Quezon City.

Ditrolic Energy, a leading clean energy solutions provider, has introduced the EnerLoop operating system — a net-zero energy platform poised to revolutionise our approach to energy transition. The official launch took place during the iGEM 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, graced by the presence of YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusof, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Ditrolic Energy), a leading renewable energy solutions provider, and Nippon Electric Glass Malaysia (NEG Malaysia), a subsidiary of Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd, have signed a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with a capacity of 50MWp.

Founded in Johor by Tham Chee Aun with a vision for a greener and sustainable future, Ditrolic Energy has evolved into one of the leading clean energy solutions providers in Asia. From our roots in Malaysia, we are proud to now operate across six countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, pioneering sustainable solutions that power companies, industries, and communities with renewable energy.

Ditrolic Energy and IHH Healthcare Malaysia have partnered to bring renewable energy to Malaysia's private healthcare sector. The initiative, launched at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, will see 15 hospitals powered by solar energy through Ditrolic's SunLease Programme, with full implementation expected by 2025. This collaboration emphasizes sustainability and cost efficiency, paving the way for a cleaner future.

Ditrolic Energy participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Roundtable held in Manila, the event aimed to showcase the Philippines as a prime destination for foreign investments, focusing on sectors like infrastructure and energy transition. Key industry leaders, including Ditrolic Energy's Group CEO Tham Chee Aun, attended alongside government officials focusing the importance in the global economy and Ditrolic Energy's role in shaping its energy landscape.

Ditrolic Energy at the esteemed Maybank Academy in Bangi illuminated the path towards a more sustainable future through solar energy solutions. and have delivered a compelling discourse on rooftop solar business, financing, and sustainability.

Permodalan Darul Ta'zim Holdings Sdn. Bhd (PDTH) and Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn. Bhd (DEHSB) forged a significant Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) in Johor Bahru. This agreement underscores a strategic partnership aimed at exploring opportunities in large-scale solar projects (LSS) and Battery Energy Storage (BESS), along with the establishment of the 'Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC)'

Ditrolic Energy donates a RM300,000 solar system for giant panda conservation at Zoo Negara's 60th Anniversary, reducing electricity costs and supporting animal welfare. Our CEO presented the ceremonial cheque to Zoo Negara’s Deputy President, witnessed by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Manila Water and Ditrolic Energy unite for a 15-year, 2.5 MWp solar initiative, transforming energy use at crucial sites. Aligned with Manila Water's commitment, this partnership reduces peak demand and makes a substantial impact on global greenhouse gas emissions. For more details on this groundbreaking collaboration, read further.

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), a leading not-for-profit private university in Malaysia signed a long-term solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) gearing towards clean energy transition with Ditrolic Energy, a leading Malaysian clean energy solutions company.

Ditrolic Energy is honoured to receive the award as the winner of SDG Ambition Benchmark 7, for 1.5 degC emission reduction pathway at the inaugural Sustainability Celebration Night organised by UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei.

Our Group CEO, Mr. Tham Chee Aun shared his insights on Clean Energy solutions and their positive impacts on the environment and how Malaysia can become a carbon neutral country by 2050.

Ditrolic Energy signs MOU with Huawei Technologies for Strategic Collaboration for Smart String Energy Storage System and Intelligent Super Hybrid Power Solution.

In August 2021, the United Nation published a landmark climate change report that describe the current situation of global climate is a “code red for humanity”.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) enters into a 20-year solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ditrolic Energy, a Malaysian clean energy solutions company for corporate and institutional customers in Southeast Asia, to set up a 10.6MWp on-site rooftop solar system, the single largest University PPA deal in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 July 2021: Southern University College enters into a 20-year solar Power Purchase Agreement ( PPA ) with Ditrolic Solar, an established Malaysian clean energy solutions company.

We are proud to announce that Ditrolic Energy had been recognised by Frost & Sullivan as the 2021 Malaysian Solar Power Company of the Year!

Congratulations to our group company, TTL Energy and valued partner, Engie AP on winning the Asia Infrastructure Awards 2021 for Renewable Energy Deal (Solar) of the Year for Malaysia with successful fund raising of RM342mil!

In conjunction with this Ramadhan month, Ditrolic and Kerian Solar team had organised a basic necessity giving programme for the needy communities at Kerian, Perak to help them to lighten their daily living burden and to celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

DHAKA, 26 April 2021: Malaysian solar company, Ditrolic Solar Group today announced the completion and successful commercial operation of its 73.1MW Mymensingh, Bangladesh solar power plant, a largest greenfield solar developed by a Malaysian solar company abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 January 2021: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) enters into a 20-year rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ditrolic Solar, a Malaysian clean energy solutions company for corporate and institutional customers in South East Asia, to deploy a 4.1 MWp on-site rooftop solar system.

JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR: Majlis Daerah Mersing telah menandatangani perjanjian SunLease dengan Ditrolic Solar, antara Pelabur Sistem Solar Fotovoltaik Berdaftar (Registered Solar PV Investor) yang terbesar di Malaysia untuk memasang sistem solar fotovoltaik (PV) tersambung grid berkapasiti 310kW di atas bumbung bangunan-bangunan milik Majlis Daerah Mersing, Johor.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has provided a RM70 million loan to Ditrolic Solar Group’s company, Ditrolic Energy Solution Sdn Bhd, to fund the group’s SunLease programme, which involves construction and installation of 30MW rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to generate cheaper electricity for consumers in Malaysia.

Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 21 February 2020 - Ditrolic Sdn Bhd (Ditrolic Solar), one of Malaysia’s largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar panel providers, has signed an agreement with United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) to provide installation and management services of solar power systems for the Bank’s corporate clients.

First in Malaysia home ready for solar brought to you by UEM Sunrise and Ditrolic Solar collaboration.

Check out The Edge's interview with our CEO, Tham Chee Aun regarding the company's and his personal entrepreneurship journey

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 26th, 2019 – Weathering a harsh and competitive Malaysian solar market with its innovative solar business model, disciplined cost management and best practices has won Ditrolic Solar the Malaysian Solar Power Company of the Year 2019.

Going Solar has never been easier with Zero Upfront SunLease programme from Ditrolic Solar.

JOHOR BARU: The Government's move to liberalise the energy sector and to promote renewable energy would make it more affordable for consumers to switch to renewable energy, especially solar energy.

The MESTECC Minister, YB Yeo Bee Yin would be launching Ditrolic Solar Innovative Payment Programme, SunLease that will be offered to commercial and industrial buildings in Malaysia.

Ditrolic Solar Wins Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Solar Power Company of the Year 2018.

THAM'S UP CEO and Founder Tham Chee Aun says Ditrolic Solar is an innovative and technology-driven company

JOHOR BARU: In an effort to help save the environment, a group of 20 researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has built an environmental friendly house at the Skudai campus here.

Ditrolic Solar, a Malaysian solar project developer and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for 50MW of utility-scale solar farm in Dhaka with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).

IN a small Philippine village about 600 km south-west of Manila and out in the country's western island province of Palawan, the price of a piece of forested land in a Unesco World Heritage site began rising, seemingly inexplicably, a year ago.

Behind the headline news from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) that the world has passed the 100 GW mark in cumulative installed photovoltaic capacity, is the ongoing story of a shift away from Europe.

ROOM TO IMPROVE: Walking the talk is still a long way off for a sustainable Malaysia with four big obstacles in the way, says Dr Hezri Adnan, Senior Fellow, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia.