JJ-LAPP and Tonking New Energy Sign MoU to Promote Floating Solar Development in ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur, 10 April 2025: JJ-LAPP, the cable technology joint venture of diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group and LAPP Holding Asia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of floating solar projects across ASEAN countries. The signing ceremony took place during the Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025 exhibition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The partnership marks a shared commitment to advancing floating solar technology and driving renewable energy innovation and sustainability in the region. The MoU will position both companies to deliver comprehensive floater solutions tailored for floating solar projects in ASEAN.
Floating solar, which involves installing photovoltaic panels on reservoirs, lakes, and other water bodies, offers dual benefits: it conserves land and enhances energy efficiency through the natural cooling effect of water. The collaboration will leverage Tonking’s expertise in cutting-edge comprehensive floating solar solutions and JJ-LAPP’s strong track record in supporting renewable energy projects.
“This MoU marks a pivotal step in our mission to expand renewable energy access in high-potential markets. ASEAN’s abundant water resources and commitment to sustainability make it an ideal region for floating solar applications. Partnering with Tonking New Energy allows us to combine technical excellence with localized expertise to deliver transformative projects,” said John Hng, Regional Director - Renewable Energy of JJ-LAPP.
Mervyn Zhu, Managing Director of Tonking New Energy, added, “We are excited to collaborate with JJ-LAPP on this groundbreaking initiative. Floating solar represents a strategic opportunity to address energy security and environmental challenges simultaneously. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks for clean energy adoption while supporting the economic and ecological goals of ASEAN communities.”
About JJ-LAPP
JJ-LAPP was founded as a joint venture between Jebsen & Jessen Group and LAPP Holding Asia, a subsidiary of LAPP Group in Germany, to become the leading cable and connectivity solutions provider in ASEAN. We bring value to our customers by localising German innovation, manufacturing our high-quality products in Indonesia, and complementing this with a suite of products sourced from world-renowned brands. This enables us to provide a wide range of solutions that maximises return on investment for our customers.
Serving across the ASEAN, our team is committed to building trust-based partnerships with our customers and helping them achieve the business success they desire. We are proud to have served the Building Automation, Industrial Automation, Renewable Energy, Harnessing Solutions, Mining, and Machine Builders sectors with cable and connectivity solutions since 1980.
For more information, visit www.jj-lapp.com/
About Tonking New Energy
Tonking New Energy (Stock Code: HK. 8326) is one of the leading enterprises dedicated to innovative energy solutions.
Since 2011 TK has deeply forested in solar mounting products applying to multi-scenarios, like floating solar solutions, solar trackers, rooftops, solar farms, solar carports, etc. With the core business activities including R&D, production, sales, and service of solar mounting systems, Tonking New Energy has become a high-quality one-stop clean energy services provider.
The company has completed over 800 projects with a total installed capacity exceeding 20GW worldwide.
For more information, visit www.tonkingtech.com