HLGY Energy, U Mobile MoU: 3 Ways 5G Could Power Solar Farms
(Kuala Lumpur, October 12) Malaysian renewable energy developer HLGY Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with telecommunications operator U Mobile to explore smart solar farm solutions built on a private 5G network. The HLGY Energy U Mobile partnership combines U Mobile’s ULTRA5G network with artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial automation to improve how large solar facilities are monitored and maintained, as demand for green electricity grows among Malaysian businesses.
Warm reminder: This MoU describes an exploratory collaboration, and the proposed private 5G smart-solar system is not yet operational. Readers should distinguish planned applications from completed deployment when assessing the announcement.
HLGY Energy MoU Sets Private 5G as the Solar Farm Backbone
The HLGY Energy MoU centres on deploying a dedicated private 5G network as the digital backbone of a smart solar farm. Under the agreement, U Mobile will act as HLGY Energy’s innovation, automation and communications infrastructure provider.
A private 5G network is a 5G network built for a single organisation or site, running separately from the public mobile network. For a utility-scale solar farm spread across a wide area, a dedicated network offers a secure and reliable connection for data-heavy workloads such as high-resolution imagery and video feeds.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parties | HLGY Energy Sdn Bhd and U Mobile |
| Agreement type | Memorandum of Understanding (exploratory) |
| Network | U Mobile ULTRA5G private 5G |
| U Mobile’s role | Innovation, automation and communications infrastructure provider |
| Focus | Monitoring and maintenance of utility-scale solar farms |
3 Applications in the HLGY Energy Smart Solar Farm Plan
The HLGY Energy smart solar farm plan covers three applications aimed at remote monitoring, earlier issue detection and faster maintenance response:
- Autonomous drone inspections: Drones fly pre-set routes over solar panel arrays and capture imagery, reducing reliance on manual walk-through checks.
- AI-powered analytics: AI systems analyse data from drones and on-site equipment to flag issues such as soiled panels or faulty strings.
- Smart CCTV surveillance: Video monitoring with analytics strengthens site security and equipment oversight.
All three depend on transmitting large volumes of data in real time, which is the role the private 5G network is designed to fill.
HLGY Energy Solar Operations Under CRESS
HLGY Energy solar operations focus on developing and operating utility-scale solar and integrated energy solutions under Malaysia’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS). Its projects include the Kedah Rubber City Solar Power Plant.
Introduced in 2024, CRESS allows renewable energy developers to supply green electricity to corporate customers through the national grid. HLGY Energy is also exploring the integration of AI with solar generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to optimise when energy is stored and supplied.
Leaders Outline Goals for the HLGY Energy Partnership
U Mobile Chief Business Officer How Lih Ren said the collaboration will demonstrate how U Mobile’s ULTRA5G network can enable the next generation of smart and sustainable infrastructure. He said combining private 5G with AI and industrial automation aims to help HLGY Energy develop renewable energy assets that are safer, more efficient and increasingly autonomous.
“Beyond connectivity, our ambition is to be a trusted digital solutions partner to enterprises across Malaysia,” How said.
HLGY Energy Chairman and Executive Director Kenneth Yap Kian Hoong said Malaysia’s green energy transition needs renewable energy infrastructure that is reliable, efficient and built for the future. He said integrating AI with solar generation and BESS operations can help reduce electricity costs and extend equipment life.
“As we advance our ambitions under CRESS, we aim to make clean energy a dependable choice for businesses,” Yap said.
What Readers Most Want to Know About HLGY Energy
What is HLGY Energy?
HLGY Energy Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian renewable energy developer. The company develops and operates utility-scale solar and integrated energy solutions under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS). For example, its projects include the Kedah Rubber City Solar Power Plant.
What did HLGY Energy and U Mobile agree to?
HLGY Energy and U Mobile signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Through this MoU, they will explore a private 5G network as the backbone of a smart solar farm. However, the agreement remains at the exploration stage, so the network is not yet operational.
Why does HLGY Energy Malaysia need private 5G?
HLGY Energy Malaysia needs private 5G to move large amounts of site data reliably. For instance, drone imagery, CCTV video and equipment data all travel across a large site. A private network also offers dedicated capacity and stronger security than a shared public network.
HLGY Energy Next Steps and Contact Details
Overall, the MoU marks HLGY Energy’s move to bring private 5G, AI and automation into solar farm planning. Next, the two companies will assess how to deploy the private 5G network and its applications. At the same time, CRESS continues to drive corporate demand for green electricity. As a result, HLGY Energy’s focus on reliable, technology-supported solar operations places it firmly within Malaysia’s energy transition.
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