KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia strengthens its renewable energy commitments under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), local corporations are increasingly integrating sustainability into their core operations. Among them is Syarikat Logam Unitrade Sdn Bhd, one of the country’s most established construction material suppliers, which has officially expanded into the solar energy segment.
The move is part of a broader trend among Malaysian industrial players to align with government-led initiatives such as Net Energy Metering 3.0 (NEM 3.0) and corporate ESG targets.
Diversifying Beyond Traditional Construction
Founded in 1979, Unitrade has spent more than four decades supplying pipes, valves, fittings, and building materials to contractors, developers, and infrastructure projects nationwide. Its portfolio includes contributions to transport corridors, commercial towers, and public utilities that form part of Malaysia’s economic backbone.
With the launch of its new website, solar.unitrade.com.my, the company now brings this experience into the renewable sector, offering a range of solar technologies designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Supporting Malaysia’s Renewable Transition
Malaysia’s clean energy drive aims to raise the national renewable energy mix to 70% by 2050. To achieve this, the government has encouraged participation from both private and public sectors, particularly in local manufacturing and supply of energy components.
Unitrade’s entry into the solar market complements this agenda by providing locally distributed, internationally certified products, which include photovoltaic panels, hybrid inverters, battery storage systems, EV chargers, and mounting structures.
By integrating solar technology into its existing distribution network, the company helps lower barriers to adoption for developers and contractors while supporting the national goal of a self-sustaining renewable supply chain.
ESG as a Business Imperative
Industry analysts say the rise of corporate sustainability reporting has prompted more companies in traditional sectors to adopt renewable technologies as part of their ESG disclosure frameworks.
Unitrade’s diversification aligns with this trend, reflecting an operational shift from being a materials supplier to a solution provider capable of supporting green-certified building projects. Its focus on solar integration allows the company to participate in low-carbon developments, offering components that contribute to energy efficiency certifications and sustainable construction benchmarks such as GBI and LEED.
Leveraging Existing Strengths
What sets Unitrade apart is the foundation it brings from its legacy business — a well-established procurement, warehousing, and logistics system. The same infrastructure that supports Malaysia’s construction supply chain now enables faster solar distribution and nationwide accessibility for contractors and M&E consultants.
The company’s technical support and emphasis on compliance with Malaysian standards further position it as a dependable partner for renewable deployment across a wide range of industries.
A Long-Term Commitment to Sustainable Growth
As Malaysia works to attract clean energy investments and expand its renewable infrastructure, companies like Unitrade play a crucial role in connecting industrial capabilities with energy innovation.
Its move into solar is not merely a business expansion but a signal of the private sector’s growing role in achieving the nation’s sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
With its new solar-focused division, Unitrade continues its legacy of reliability — now powering the next generation of Malaysian infrastructure through clean, sustainable energy solutions.
For more information, visit https://solar.unitrade.com.my.
