There are several R&D institutions in Malaysia involved in both scientific and economic research.

GreenTech Malaysia formerly known as Pusat Tenaga Malaysia (PTM)

PTM is an independent and non-profit organization established in May 1998 to fulfill the need for a national energy research center in Malaysia. Its core activities are energy planning and research, energy efficiency and technological research, development and demonstration. Their responsibilities also include data gathering. PTM also function as a one-stop energy agency for linkages with the universities, research institutions, industries other national and international energy organizations. I

Its main functions are: -

1. Agent for public and private sectors
2. Guardian/repository of a national database
3. "think-tank" on energy via consultancy services
4. Promoter of national energy efficiency programme
5. Coordinator and lead manager in energy research, development and demonstration projects.

TNB Research Sdn. Bhd.

TNB Research Sdn Bhd. a wholly owned subsidiary of TNB, was formed in Mac 1993 to undertake research and development (R&D) activities for TNB. It provides quality assurances, laboratory testing and consultancy services in energy and environment preservation for TNB and other energy suppliers in Malaysia.

Petronas Reserch Scientific Services Sdn. Bhd. (PRSS)

PRSS is a subsidiary full ownership by PETRONAS which carried out R&D's activities for petroleum industry.

SIRIM Bhd. (SIRIM)

SIRIM is involved in R&D activities for the industrial sector. In the field of energy, its activities are focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Programme/Project

1. Centre of education and training for renewable energy and energy efficiency (CETREE)
2. project capacity building in intergrated resources planning (irp) at goverment and related agencies.
3. new building project for Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water in Putrajaya.
4. Small Renewable Energy Programme (SREP)
5. Demand Side Management’ Project.