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Progressture Solar at EU–Malaysia Business Day 2026
Turning decarbonisation into business value
Progressture Solar participated in EU–Malaysia Business Day 2026: Selangor in Focus on 13 October 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Our Co-Founder and CEO, Cliff Siaw, joined the panel for the Green Transition session, “Turning Decarbonization into Competitive Advantage”.
The event brought Malaysian and European business interests together to discuss opportunities for cooperation. For Progressture Solar, the session’s theme reflects a practical priority: helping businesses connect cleaner energy with operating efficiency, sensible capital allocation and long-term competitiveness.
Connecting energy decisions with business performance
For a manufacturer, warehouse operator or commercial building owner, an energy investment needs to fit the way the facility works. Production schedules, electricity demand, available roof space and future expansion all influence what a suitable solution looks like.
At Progressture Solar, we believe a successful project should have a clear business case and a practical plan for operation over its lifetime.
Matching solar and battery storage to business needs
Commercial and industrial solar can reduce grid electricity purchases when generation coincides with a facility’s consumption. A factory with steady daytime operations may therefore have a different opportunity from a site that operates mainly at night.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) provide another way to manage electricity use. A battery can store energy and discharge when it is needed, including during periods of high demand. Where demand charges apply, a suitably designed system can help reduce chargeable peak demand.
The commercial case depends on the tariff, consumption pattern, system size and operating strategy. Solar and storage should therefore be assessed together where relevant, with projected savings considered alongside investment costs and long-term operating requirements.
Progressture Solar’s BESS services cover preliminary studies and cost-benefit analysis through to project implementation.
Making solar accessible through power purchase agreements
Businesses also need an investment approach that fits their financial priorities. A solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) allows a customer to purchase electricity from a system installed and maintained by the provider, without paying upfront to purchase and install the system.
This can help keep capital available for equipment, expansion or working capital while the business pays for the electricity generated under the agreement.
Businesses should review pricing, contract duration, performance commitments, maintenance responsibilities and end-of-term arrangements. These details help determine whether a proposal suits the facility and the business’s plans.
Exploring CRESS for larger renewable electricity needs
Some businesses need more renewable electricity than their own premises can generate. The Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) provides eligible corporate consumers in Peninsular Malaysia with a route to procure renewable electricity directly from developers through the electricity supply network.
For European manufacturers and other large industrial users, CRESS can be considered alongside rooftop solar when planning how to meet renewable electricity requirements.
Participation and commercial suitability depend on the scheme’s requirements and the proposed supply arrangement. Businesses should assess the full delivered electricity cost, contract terms and treatment of renewable energy attributes alongside their sustainability objectives.
Building a practical energy plan
A useful first assessment brings together recent electricity bills, available interval consumption data, operating hours, site conditions and plans for future demand. This creates a basis for comparing options and deciding what warrants a more detailed study.
For example, a factory planning an additional production line should consider its future consumption when evaluating solar capacity and battery sizing. A business prioritising capital preservation may want to compare an owned system with a PPA. A large electricity user with limited roof space may also need to assess off-site renewable electricity options.
Our focus is to connect these capabilities with each customer’s operational and commercial needs.
Continuing the conversation with Malaysian and European businesses
Our participation in EU–Malaysia Business Day 2026 reflects Progressture Solar’s commitment to practical dialogue on business decarbonisation. We thank the organisers, moderator and fellow panellists for the opportunity to contribute.
We look forward to working with Malaysian and European businesses to turn their energy priorities into projects with clear objectives and measurable performance.
Discuss your business energy needs with Progressture Solar
If your company is exploring commercial solar, battery storage, a solar PPA or CRESS, our team can help assess the options for your facility.
Share your electricity bills, operating requirements and sustainability objectives with us to begin a practical discussion about the next step for your business.
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