Camaroe Berhad, Sustainno Sdn Bhd and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 20, 2026.
The collaboration supports Camaroe’s Sustainable Aquaculture Green Transformation Roadmap by integrating Huawei’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Smart Photovoltaic (SPV) and Energy Storage System (ESS) technologies into its prawn aquaculture operations to improve energy efficiency, reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, minimise energy waste and optimise operational costs.
Sustainno acts as the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) partner overseeing site assessments, feasibility studies, system design, equipment procurement and delivery, deployment, performance validation, operational training and post-installation technical support.
Huawei Malaysia will be the technology backbone for the initiative through its Huawei Digital Power solutions, as well as providing its technical expertise and marketing consultancy services.
Camaroe managing director Teoh Han Boon said the collaboration marks a key milestone in integrating smart solar and energy storage systems to optimize efficiency and cut non-renewable energy use in prawn farming.
“By integrating smart digital solutions, renewable energy and intelligent operational systems, we are transforming Camaroe into a technology-driven, sustainable and globally competitive aquaculture business—creating long-term value through innovation, operational excellence and responsible growth,” he said.
Sustainno founder and technical director Lau Tzeh Wei said that falling solar and battery costs have transformed off-grid energy from a last-resort option into a smart, predictable choice that deploys in months rather than years.
“With today’s solar and battery costs, it is often the better choice – built in months instead of years and with a cost of energy that is known for the next twenty years,” he said.
Lau added that Sustainno’s focus is not on the price of equipment but on the cost of every kilowatt-hour over the life of the system and that the company is investing in its own solar tracking technology to bring that cost down further.
Meanwhile, Huawei Malaysia’s executive vice-president of digital power business, Chong Chern Peng said aquaculture operates under operationally intensive and demanding conditions, making energy optimization critical for sustainable growth.
“In an industry defined by thin margins and biological variability, energy is one of the few significant operating costs that farms can actively optimise.
“With Huawei Digital Power’s Next Gen-Microgrid solution, we will support Camaroe in gaining greater visibility and control over its energy consumption, enabling smarter energy management, improved operational efficiency and sustainable long-term growth,” he said.
The companies signed the agreement at Huawei Malaysia’s AI Lab and Innovation Centre at The Exchange 106 in TRX, Kuala Lumpur, the first Huawei facility of its kind established outside China and a regional centre serving the Asia-Pacific region.
Teoh, Lau and Chong signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.
The ceremony was witnessed by Camaroe executive director Low Saw Cheng, Sustainno business development director Vince Chua and Huawei Malaysia digital power, marketing and solution sales director Damon Leong.
The signing was followed by a focused tour of the facility’s digital power and smart tech exhibits to explore smart green energy applications for prawn farming.
The tripartite collaboration exemplifies Huawei’s commitment to integrating digital and power electronics technologies, developing clean power and enabling energy digitalisation to drive the energy revolution for a better, greener future.
This collaboration marks the company’s first foray into the agriculture sphere in Malaysia, further solidifying the role of green energy as a primary power source, in line with the nation’s carbon neutrality goals.
