LBS Bina secures RM88.4mil financing for maiden solar farm project

KUALA LUMPUR: LBS Bina Group Bhd's special purpose vehicle, Suria Hijauan Sdn Bhd, has secured an RM88.4 million green financing facility from Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd to cover the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) costs for its maiden 43 MWp solar farm project in Negeri Sembilan.
The project, part of the Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) and located in Senawang, is slated for completion by the end of 2025. It is expected to generate about 53,000 MWh of clean energy annually, offsetting around 35,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Solarvest Holdings Berhad, was appointed as the EPCC contractor under a RM104 million contract, leveraging its expertise in delivering large-scale solar projects.
Tan Sri Dr. Lim Hock San, group executive chairman of LBS, said that this green financing marks an important milestone for LBS as the group diversifies into renewable energy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
"Securing this credit facility from a reputable bank like Alliance Bank highlights the strong potential of our renewable energy venture and our capacity to expand our initiatives within this sector. This support reflects confidence in our strategic direction and financial strength, while also facilitating the successful execution of this project," he said.
Lim said that this initiative not only resonates with the group's goal of creating a positive environmental impact, but it also strategically complements LBS' core property development business by integrating future product offerings with renewable energy solutions.
"In turn, this contributes to Malaysia's national carbon reduction goals, supporting the country's transition towards a low-carbon economy," he said.
The solar farm is expected to provide stable, recurring revenue, enhancing LBS' long-term earnings resilience and reinforcing its dedication to sustainable growth.
Alliance Bank's group chief executive officer, Kellee Kam, said, "At Alliance Bank, we believe financial institutions have a critical role to play in advancing sustainable development. We are honoured to partner with LBS, a company whose values and vision closely align with our own."

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