Welcome to TNB Research

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About Us

Overview

The vision at TNBR is to be the premier R&D organisation for the electricity supply industry globally.

In order to achieve that vision,TNBR focus on providing quality solutions, recommendations and guidelines to technical issues and problems faced by its customers and stakeholders in the supply and delivery of electricity. TNB, being the parent company and main customer, plays a major role in determining the kind of R&D projects that TNBR undertakes. TNB also approves annual R&D funds based on the sales of electricity the preceding year.

In FY05/06, a total fund of RM26.4 million was approved into 3 categories — R&D Fund for core R&D projects; Seeding Fund for capacity building and Research Assignments to solve immediate and pressing problems.

TNBR’s key challenge lie in the ability to translate these funds into solutions and recommendations that will create value for TNB. As such, R&D outputs are focused towards improving efficiency, availability and reliability of the TNB electricity supply network.

Environmental Research

TNB Research has a strong program on environmental research by performing environmental impact assessments as well as environmental monitoring & mitigation projects. TNBR’s work here ensures that the quest for more power & electricity is balanced with proper initiatives & strategies for protecting the environment for future generations and ensuring sustainable development.

Power Plant Solutions

TNBR’s current research activities in power generation focus on providing solutions to improve & optimise the efficiency of power generation as well as power plant life assessment and extension while ensuring that a broad portfolio of generation options remain available and economically viable.

Power Transmission R&D

TNBR has developed R&D programs to improve transmission line reliability, increase capacity and
controllability. It operates an advanced nationwide lightning detection & protection centre, manages a
transformer & switchgear research & diagnostics program as well as performs advanced research to increase transmission line capacity using leading edge technology.

Power Distribution R&D

TNBR’s R&D portfolio in power distribution is equally diverse with involvement in power automation & SCADA technology, cables & joints research as well as energy systems.

Product Quality Assurance

TNBR also conducts 2nd party quality assessment. Its work here ensures that only products and equipment of the highest quality and those that meet specifications are accepted into the TNB power system.

Niche Technical Services

Supporting the R&D activities are 7 state-of-the-art research and testing laboratories providing niche technical and laboratory services in advanced materials, transformer oil, high voltage, fuel testing, water & air and lightning detection.


Overview
TNB Research is the appointed Quality Assurance Agent for TNB. The company has the responsibility to ensure that all equipment supplied to TNB meet the respective technical specifications and functional standards. QA is a small unit in TNBR which primary goal is to support the TNB core business (TNBD, TNBT & TNBG) by providing them with timely quality assurance.

Our Services
	Product Inspection (PI)
	Product Certification (SGP)
	Quality Audit (QA)


Laboratory Services
TNBR has 7 fully equipped laboratories which are able to provide full fledged testing services for the electricity industry as well as Support research work. These laboratories include:

	High Voltage Lab
	Transformer Oil Lab
	Materials Lab
	Fuel Testing Lab
	Water and Air Lab
	Lightning Detection Lab
	Geo-Informatics Lab

TNBR Today

TNB Research was establish in 1993 as a department in TNB, and evolved into a subsidiary. It is now an independent,not for profit centre for energy and environmental research. In 1997, TNBR received approval by MIDA as an R&D status company and became eligible for many governmental incentives.

TNBR’s function as an R&D organisation has also changed since the early years. Today, TNBR is focused on conducting R&D that adds value and are aligned to TNB corporate needs as well as national aspirations.

TNBR is now well equipped with an R&D centre and a strong head-count of 185 people consisting of researchers,technical experts and support staff. Most of its staff are well educated with Masters and Doctorate qualifications.

In addition, TNBR has a young and dynamic workforce with more than 60% of our staff between the ages of 26 - 35 years. This enables it to be responsive and innovative.