Technical Visit

E-Penambang Project

Smart River Transport
E-Penambang electric river boat project in Kuching
Future-ready mobility Clean, quiet and connected river transport Modernising Kuching’s iconic Perahu Tambang through electric propulsion and solar charging.
106 kg Monthly CO₂ emissions reduction for each retrofitted vessel.

Transforming Kuching’s River Transport

Transforming Kuching’s traditional Perahu Tambang into a pioneering low-carbon smart transit system that is cleaner, quieter and more sustainable.

Propulsion Retrofitting: Replacing high-noise petrol engines with quiet, eco-friendly 6kW electric motors and 5kWh lithium batteries.

Solar Charging Infrastructure: Utilising an innovative 19.84 kWp floating solar offshore platform equipped with 10 charging ports.

Environmental Benefit: Achieves a reduction of approximately 106 kg of CO₂ emissions per retrofitted vessel every month.

6 kW Electric motor capacity
19.84 kWp Floating solar system
10 Ports Solar charging points