as outlined in the JPPPET 2021, undertaking feasibility studies for large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects expected to commence in 2025. Spurring the Growth of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE): 2023 saw Grid Division making substantial progress in supporting Malaysia’s electrification efforts, particularly for transportation and industrial sectors. This included enhancing the grid capacity and connectivity to support the growing demand from data centres, with 63 applications for electricity supply connections received, primarily from Johor and Klang Valley. Advancing Electrification for Transportation and Industrial Customers: Environmental and biodiversity conservation remained a top priority. Efforts to manage SF6 gas leakage, manage pollutants, and reduce deforestation were key highlights. Innovations like the Gas Insulated Switchgear refurbishment, SF6 gas recycling, and the adoption of eco-friendly technologies underscored the division’s commitment to sustainability.In 2023, we successfully recycled 7,511kg of SF6 gas, which is more than double the previous year’s amount. Reducing Grid’s Own Carbon Footprint: AIPM is our intelligent system that helps us assess and optimise new asset investment options to boost system capability, reliability and availability in alignment with asset management best practices. Enhanced Asset Investment Productivity With Asset Investment Planning Management (AIPM): GCMS is a digital platform that allows external parties (consultants/developers) to submit applications for Power System Study and Model Validation in grid-connected projects in Peninsular Malaysia. The GCMS platform will automate the tasks necessary for each study, while provide better data security, and enhancing coordination and productivity Rollout of Generation Connection Management System (GCMS): AFA is Grid’s internally developed system that automatically detects faults and provides detailed analysis, empowering operational and maintenance teams to make better informed decisions during outage