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Despite TNB’s efforts to deliver electricity to every nook and hidden corner of the country, there are some areas which remain unreachable to the common electricity grids which traverse the nation. In these remote places, the only means to reach them is through an independent solar hybrid power plant that runs on diesel in addition to sun rays tapped from solar panels.

TNB is responsible for the maintenance and operations of these stations in remote areas as well as offshore islands at a subsidised rate. Besides providing electricity to the rural areas, our efforts are recognised world wide for promoting the use of renewable energy to produce electricity.

More recently, TNB added a wind turbine technology to the hybrid plant, the first project being the Wind/Solar Hybrid plant installed in Pulau Perhentian Kecil in Terengganu. The plant harnesses the strong wind presence on the island to power its two 100 kW wind turbines. The technology not only makes the plant more efficient, it also consumes less diesel, thus reducing possible pollution sources from fossil fuel.

These efforts have made a positive impact on the quality of life for those in the community it serves. In places like Pulau Sibu off Mersing, round the clock electricity supply allows for internet connections that connects the once remote village to the rest of the world. In some of the islands including Pulau Perhentian, the availability of 24-hour electricity has allowed tourism activities to thrive. Electricity enables tourism operators to upgrade their chalets into full-scale resorts, thus allowing more high-end tourist arrivals and bringing more income to the local community.

Other CSR activities for the communities are also prevalent in all TNB divisions and subsidiaries. These activities include raising funds for flood victims, providing tuition for underprivileged children, and visiting homes for the disabled and orphanages. In addition, each of the respective departments and units in TNB implement CSR initiatives through direct contacts with the public. These initiatives are either structured, or built in into their daily activities, or taken by the group on an ad-hoc basis to help needy causes.