KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 — As Malaysia commits to a low-carbon future with its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), buildings are emerging as crucial players in this transformation. The roadmap’s ambitious targets include increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and establishing 10,000 public charging stations by 2025. However, integrating EV charging infrastructure into both new and existing buildings presents a dual opportunity: facilitating green mobility while reducing the sector’s significant greenhouse gas emissions.
The buildings sector, which accounts for over 34% of global energy demand and 37% of energy-related CO2 emissions, faces challenges in retrofitting aging structures with modern EV charging systems. The complexity and cost of these upgrades highlight the importance of digitalization and efficient energy management in supporting Malaysia’s green mobility goals. Companies like Schneider Electric are pivotal in this effort, providing technologies and solutions that optimize energy use and integrate EV charging infrastructure, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and efficient built environment.
