Founder Group Limited Secures Second Aquaculture Contract, a US$1.4 million 1.78 MW rooftop system for a Kedah shrimp Farm
Rhea-AI Summary
Founder Group (NASDAQ:FGL) announced that subsidiary Founder Energy Sdn Bhd has signed a turn-key EPCC contract to build a 1.78 MW-peak rooftop solar system for a shrimp farming and processing facility in Ayer Hitam, Kedah. The contract is valued at about RM5.58 million (US$1.37 million) and marks the company’s second major aquaculture-focused clean energy project, and its first for an integrated shrimp farm and processing plant. The system is designed for a 25-year operational life. Founder Energy will handle full EPCC works, grid-connection coordination with Tenaga Nasional Berhad and FM Global compliance, while Founder Group plans to support long-term operations with its AI-driven O&M platform featuring automated diagnostics, predictive maintenance and drone inspections.
Positive
- RM5.58 million (US$1.37 million) new EPCC contract for 1.78 MW rooftop solar
- Second major aquaculture-sector clean energy project, indicating growing traction in this niche
- Contract includes full-scope EPCC plus grid-connection coordination and FM Global compliance
- Opportunity to deploy proprietary AI-powered O&M platform with automated diagnostics and predictive maintenance
Negative
- None.
Market Reaction – FGL
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Aquaculture contract | Positive | -6.4% | First aquaculture contract; 1.4 MW rooftop system valued at US$1.15 million. |
| Apr 10 | Nasdaq compliance | Positive | -2.1% | Company regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum publicly held shares requirement. |
| Mar 25 | Solar contract award | Positive | -18.1% | Additional US$8.6 million LSS5 contract increased total LSS5 contract value. |
| Mar 16 | Solar contract award | Positive | -12.3% | Company secured a US$5 million contract for a 5.5 MW solar plant. |
| Mar 9 | Solar contract award | Positive | -4.7% | Company secured a US$4.14 million contract for a 25.40 MW project. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
FGL's recent announcements, including contract wins and Nasdaq compliance, were followed by negative 24-hour price reactions despite generally positive news.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founder Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Founder Group Limited (NASDAQ: FGL) (“Founder Group” or the “Company”), has signed a turn-key EPCC (engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning) contract to build a 1.78 MW-peak rooftop solar system for a client that operates a facility powers shrimp farming and processing plant in Ayer Hitam, Kedah. The contract is valued at approximately RM5.58 million (US
Malaysia Renewable Energy Acceleration
Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector is undergoing rapid structural growth, driven by national policy initiatives under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which targets
With national utility tariffs adjusting under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) and fluctuating Automatic Fuel Adjustments (AFA), energy-intensive businesses are increasingly seeking distributed solar solutions to insulate their bottom line from power cost volatility.
Expanding Footprint in Malaysia's Aquaculture Sector
Securing this contract also marking our second major clean energy project tailored for the agricultural sector, following its first shrimp farm project in Terengganu, and its first to combine an integrated shrimp farm with a processing plant. This facility is engineered to deliver a 25-year operational design life, supplying clean energy directly to its agricultural operations while supporting Malaysia’s broader commercial decarbonization targets.
According to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, domestic aquaculture produced over 500,000 metric tons valued at approximately US
The adoption of solar energy in commercial aquaculture is rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia. In farming operations, electricity and fuel represent the second-largest controllable expense after feed. Recent regional studies in Brunei and Taiwan demonstrate that rooftop solar can lower aquaculture power costs by as much as
Expanding Service Capabilities: Full-Suite EPCC & AI-Powered O&M
Under the contract, Founder Energy's scope is to manage the complete EPCC, including structural integrity assessments, plus coordination with national utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNB to connect the system to the grid, and to comply with the FM Global standard.
Beyond the turnkey EPCC execution, Founder Group in general also provides long-term asset lifecycle management. The Company integrate the Company’s proprietary AI-driven Operations & Maintenance (O&M) technologies. Featuring automated diagnostics, predictive maintenance algorithms, and drone-assisted visual and thermal inspections. Founder Group’s O&M platform autonomously identifies anomalies and detects module defects without human intervention. This ensures uninterrupted system uptime, minimizes performance degradation, and guarantees energy output for high-stakes, 24/7 commercial operations.
CEO Commentary
“Following our entry into aquaculture contract based in Terengganu, this second contract confirms that our solar technology is repeatable and on demand across this sector,” said Lee Seng Chi, chief executive officer of Founder Group Limited. “Aquaculture is a non-stop, high demand industry where energy cost efficiency directly safeguards production yield and business continuity. For farm operators, power is not an administrative cost, it is a core operational driver. By deploying solar energy, we are enabling operators to stabilize their energy costs, insulate their margins against tariff volatility, and achieve meaningful sustainable decarbonization. This project further establishes our operational blueprint for how renewable energy can transform traditional food production sectors across Malaysia and the broader region.”
In short, Founder Group's expansion into aquaculture sector provides a scalable operational blueprint for commercial aquaculture farms seeking to reduce reliance on grid electricity and diesel power while improving long-term business profitability.
About Founder Group Limited
Founder Group Limited is a pure-play, end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities in Malaysia. The company’s primary focus is on two key segments: large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. The company’s mission is to provide customers with innovative solar installation services, promote eco-friendly resources and achieve carbon neutrality.
For more information on the Company, please visit https://www.founderenergy.com.my/.
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