U Mobile and HLGY Energy collaborate on smart solar farm solutions powered by private 5G connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR – U Mobile, Malaysia’s leading 5G network provider, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLGY Energy Sdn Bhd to develop next-generation smart solar farm solutions in the country, leveraging U Mobile’s ULTRA5G network. This partnership seeks to leverage private 5G connectivity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and industrial automation to improve the monitoring and management of solar farm operations.

HLGY Energy is a Malaysian renewable energy developer that focuses on utility-scale solar and integrated energy solutions under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) framework, with the Kedah Rubber City Solar Power Plant as one of its projects. Under the MoU, both companies will investigate the deployment of a private 5G network, which will serve as the digital backbone of the smart solar farm.

U Mobile will act as the innovation, automation, and communications infrastructure provider for HLGY Energy. The dedicated, secure, and reliable network connectivity will support advanced applications such as autonomous drone inspections, AI-powered analytics, and smart CCTV surveillance, leading to remote monitoring, early issue detection, and faster response to operational and maintenance requirements.

The partnership aligns with U Mobile’s strategy to expand into enterprise solutions by utilizing the capabilities of its ULTRA5G network in the renewable energy sector, which has received independent recognition for its speed and availability from Ookla and Opensignal. The collaboration also strengthens U Mobile’s position as a digital solutions partner for businesses undergoing digital transformation.

U Mobile’s Chief Business Officer, How Lih Ren, stated that this collaboration will showcase how U Mobile’s ULTRA5G network can empower the next generation of smart and sustainable infrastructure. By merging private 5G connectivity with AI and industrial automation, they aim to help HLGY Energy create renewable energy assets that are safer, more efficient, and increasingly autonomous.

U Mobile seeks to be a trusted digital solutions partner for enterprises across Malaysia, supporting the nation’s renewable energy goals, including the CRESS framework. HLGY Energy’s Chairman and Executive Director, Kenneth Yap, emphasized that Malaysia needs reliable, efficient, and future-ready renewable energy infrastructure.

This collaboration between U Mobile and HLGY Energy combines solar energy expertise with private 5G connectivity to explore how AI and automation can enhance the management and operation of solar assets. By integrating AI with solar generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operations, the partnership aims to optimize energy storage and supply, reduce electricity costs, and extend equipment lifespan.

As they progress under the CRESS framework, HLGY Energy aims to make clean energy an appealing choice for businesses, contributing to industry decarbonization and sustainable growth in Malaysia. The initiative supports HLGY Energy’s broader renewable energy plans, including opportunities under the CRESS framework. This collaboration illustrates how advanced connectivity and automation can revolutionize the management of essential energy infrastructure.

It highlights the growing interconnection between digital infrastructure and renewable energy, demonstrating how advanced technologies can facilitate the digitalization of Malaysia’s energy sector. Enterprises interested in learning more about U Mobile’s private 5G and smart infrastructure solutions or exploring collaboration opportunities in renewable energy and other critical infrastructure sectors can visit U Business for additional information.