What Universal Peak Sdn. Bhd. does

Universal Peak Sdn. Bhd. is a privately held Malaysian electrical infrastructure company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, operating across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. It provides turnkey engineering services spanning 33kV to 500kV transmission, distribution, substations (AIS and GIS), power generation, and grid modernization, structured around five revenue streams: EPCC contracts, equipment and product supply, professional and competent engineering services, operation and maintenance, and a Build-Own-Operate BESS project (100MW/400MWh at Bukit Kayu Hitam under the MyBeST program with Blueleaf Energy and TNB). The company operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Trimax Venture (renewable energy and energy storage) and Power Quality Enhancement (field services, testing, and maintenance) — and a joint venture, BKHM BESS Sdn Bhd, for utility-scale battery storage.

The company's go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with an exclusive-distribution model that positions Universal Peak as the authorized Malaysian representative for at least ten global technology brands, including Qualitrol (partial discharge monitoring), GANZ (Gas Insulated Switchgear services), Huaming (On-Load Tap Changers), Skipper Limited (transmission towers), CTC Global (ACCC conductors), MGC Moser Glaser (DURESCA busbars and bushings), A.Eberle (power quality analyzers), CTR (transformer fire prevention), Power Economy (capacitor banks), Sintela (Distributed Acoustic Sensing), CUCULUS (smart metering and fraud detection), Inovaantage/Planisware (Grid Project Management System), WABAG (water technology), LOCONAV (fleet management), and SymphonyAI (Agentic AI for Work). Underlying technology spans high-voltage substation engineering, digital condition monitoring, project portfolio management, and AI-enabled analytics from its partner stack; Universal Peak itself is not an AI builder but an integrator and exclusive channel.

Pricing is project-specific and quote-based across EPCC contracts, product supply, and professional services, with recurring subscription-style billing on O&M and the 15-year BESS service agreement with TNB Single Buyer. The customer base is concentrated around Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), which accounts for the largest share of disclosed projects across Grid Division, Distribution Network Division, and TNB Research, supplemented by SESB, industrial operators (Hengyuan Refining, Jimah O&M, Ranhill Powertron), and infrastructure developers. Universal Peak holds CIDB G7 and Suruhanjaya Tenaga Class A certifications, TNB 5-Star Vendor status with a 99% performance rating, triple ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification, Enterprise 50 (2024) and MOSHPA OSH Excellence (2025) awards, and a CTOS Excellent credit rating.

Name

Universal Peak Sdn. Bhd.

Legal name

Universal Peak Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://universalpeak.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universal Peak Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian CIDB G7 high-voltage electrical infrastructure contractor providing 33kV-500kV EPCC, equipment supply, professional engineering, O&M services, and a 100MW/400MWh BESS asset, serving primarily TNB and large industrial clients as exclusive Malaysian distributor for multiple global technology brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-Voltage Power Infrastructure Engineering Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC), Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA), Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF)

Keywords

• High voltage EPCC services
• Power transmission infrastructure
• Substation engineering services
• Grid integration solutions
• Electrical equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) Contracts: One-time project-based revenue from end-to-end EPCC services covering substation EPC, OHL EPC, cable EPC, and complete electrical infrastructure projects. Revenue is recognized upon project completion milestones. Projects range from relay replacements to large-scale 275kV underground cable upgrades.
2. Product Supply (Switchgear, Transformers, OHL, Cables): Revenue from supply of specialized electrical equipment including GIS, transformers, busbars, capacitor banks, ACCC conductors, insulators, link boxes, busbars, clamps & connectors, aircraft warning lights, monitoring systems, and related components. One-time supply contracts with utilities and industrial clients.
3. Professional Engineering & Consultancy Services: Recurring revenue from competent engineer services, professional engineer services, and technical consultancy (up to 500kV). Includes feasibility studies, design reviews, regulatory compliance advisory, and sustainability planning. Provided as standalone professional services or bundled with EPCC projects.
4. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Services: Recurring revenue from O&M contracts covering preventive and corrective maintenance, real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, rapid response, and performance optimization for transmission infrastructure.
5. BESS Project Development (BOO Model): Build-Own-Operate revenue from the 100MW/400MWh BESS project at Bukit Kayu Hitam under the MyBeST program. Revenue generated through Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement (BESSA) with TNB Single Buyer, providing capacity, dispatch, and grid services over a 15-year tenure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universal Peak is a turnkey provider of high-voltage electrical infrastructure solutions, delivering end-to-end Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) services spanning 33kV to 500kV transmission, distribution, substations (AIS and GIS), power generation, and grid integration. The company also supplies specialized electrical equipment, provides professional and competent engineering services, and operates a landmark 100MW/400MWh Build-Own-Operate Battery Energy Storage System under Malaysia's MyBeST program.

Product overview

Universal Peak Sdn. Bhd. is a turnkey provider of electrical infrastructure solutions offering a multi-layered portfolio of products, services, and smart technology solutions across Malaysia's power sector. The core offering consists of EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) services for power transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy infrastructure, supported by subsidiaries Trimax Venture (clean energy/solar PV/BESS) and Power Quality Enhancement (field services, testing, and maintenance). The products portfolio spans three main categories: (1) Gas Insulated Switchgear — including GANZ Services (exclusive), Qualitrol Partial Discharge Monitoring System, and DGA monitoring via SERVERON TM8; (2) Transformer solutions — Huaming On-Load Tap Changers (exclusive), CTR TEFPS fire prevention (TNB-approved), DURESCA bushings and busbars by MGC Moser Glaser, Biotran-35 natural ester transformer oil, and A.Eberle Reg-DA AVR; (3) Overhead line products — Skipper transmission towers (exclusive), CTC Global ACCC conductors, Aditya Birla porcelain insulators, and AVAIDS aircraft warning lights; (4) Underground cable products — Sintela ONYX DAS (TNB-approved), Peace Power link boxes; (5) Substation products — A.Eberle power quality analyzers, Adarsh HV clamps and connectors, Power Economy capacitor banks; and (6) Smart Technology Solutions — Inovaantage/Planisware PPM (exclusive), SymphonyAI Agentic AI for Work, LOCONAV fleet management, CUCULUS smart metering and fraud detection, WABAG water technology. Services include professional and competent engineering (up to 500kV), project management, operation and maintenance, and consultancy. The company also has a landmark 100MW/400MWh BESS project under development with Blueleaf Energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trimax Venture: Wholly owned subsidiary focused on clean energy transition, specializing in solar PV systems, energy storage solutions, hybrid grid integration, and energy efficiency retrofits.
• Power Quality Enhancement (PQE)
• BKHM BESS

Products and services

• EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning)

Quantifiable outcome

• TNB's first Partial Discharge Monitoring System completed in 138 days — 42 days ahead of schedule — with zero accidents and zero Lost Time Injuries
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

AI capability17 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blueleaf EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner with Universal Peak in BKHM BESS Sdn Bhd for the landmark 100MW/400MWh Battery Energy Storage System project at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, under the MyBeST program. The consortium operates under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model with a 15-year tenure. Both companies signed BESSA and Connection Agreement with TNB. They co-host community engagement events (Iftar with Bukit Kayu Hitam community, Raya Appreciation Luncheon) and collaborate on stakeholder management with Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
• QualitrolcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of Qualitrol's Partial Discharge Monitoring System for Gas Insulated Switchgear in Malaysia. Successfully delivered TNB's first PDMS at PMU Prai GIS, Penang (April 2024). Jointly organized technical seminars including State-of-the-Art Condition Monitoring Seminar in Kuching, Sarawak (April 2026). Also distributes Qualitrol's SERVERON TM8 DGA monitors and QPDM partial discharge monitors.
• Ganz Transformers & Electric Rotating Machines LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive authorized representative for GANZ Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) in Malaysia, offering comprehensive OEM solutions covering GIS installation, commissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance, overhaul, repair, OEM technical supervision, and supply of genuine spare parts. Completed multiple SF6 gas leak rectification works at TNB substations (PMU Brickfields, PMU Pantai, PMU Paroi).
• Skipper LimitedcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive representative of Skipper Limited (India's largest transmission tower manufacturer) in Malaysia. Skipper is one of the world's leading manufacturers of transmission and distribution towers with the largest testing station in the world. Strategic business visit conducted in June 2026 to discuss 500kV Gurun West–Gurun East transmission line project and expansion across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. Skipper's towers are TNB-approved.
• InovaantagecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner delivering Planisware's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution in Malaysia. Successfully implemented the Grid Project Management System (GPMS) for TNB GRID Division in 2020-2021, with all capital projects now monitored through the system. Also partners on IT/OT digital transformation solutions for Malaysia's utilities sector.
• CTC GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) Conductors in Malaysia. With 1,054 km installed in major Malaysian projects. Pilot project launched with TNB in August 2025. Jointly organized HTLS Advanced ACCC Conductor Seminar for Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) in June 2025. CTC Global provides technical training and certification support through regional business manager.
• HuamingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive authorized representative for Huaming On-Load Tap Changers (OLTC) in Malaysia, providing complete technical support, in-country spare parts stockholding, installation and commissioning assistance, and strategic planning for projects and retrofits. Huaming is a global Tier 1 OLTC manufacturer with over 14,000 OLTC units delivered globally in 2024 and 300+ transformers equipped in Malaysia.
• CTR Manufacturing Industries Pvt LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for CTR's Transformer Explosion Prevention and Fire Extinguishing System (TEFPS), one of only two solutions approved by TNB for fire prevention in Malaysia. UP is responsible for supply, installation, and commissioning of TEFPS at TNB substations including PMU Mahkota Melaka, PMU Pudu Ulu, and PMU Jalan Imbi. Award-winning solution with proven collaboration track record.
• A.Eberle GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for advanced power quality analyzers including PQ Box 300, PQI-DE, PQI-DA Smart, and TrafoStick TS5X. Also provides the Reg-DA Automatic Voltage Regulator officially listed by TNB. A.Eberle solutions are trusted by professionals across Malaysia for maintaining optimal power quality and system reliability.
• MGC Moser GlasercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for DURESCA Medium Voltage Busbars leveraging Resin Impregnated Paper (RIP) technology, and DURESCA Bushings with over 60 years of expertise. Products are manufactured in Switzerland and trusted worldwide for reliability, performance, and longevity. UP distributes these products in Malaysia for medium voltage applications.
• CUCULUS GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for smart metering and fraud detection solutions from CUCULUS GmbH (Germany, founded 2007), a specialized software company for utilities with over 100 experts across 22+ markets. UP distributes CUCULUS's ZONOS platform (fraud detection) and smart metering enterprise software, recognized in Gartner's Market Guide for Meter Data Management.
• Power Economy Middle East Co. LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationUP is the exclusive installation partner for Power Economy's Medium Voltage Capacitor Banks in Malaysia. Products are backed by Sijil Guna Pakai (Fit for Use Certificate) from TNB Distribution, offering proven performance for power factor correction. First project completed successfully with TNB VVO and TNB Research support.
• Peace Power Pvt LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading global manufacturer and exporter of 132kV and 275kV Link Boxes for power distribution systems. UP distributes Peace Power's link boxes in Malaysia, offering both standard and customized solutions for seamless connectivity and minimal downtime.
• Sintela LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ONYX Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) solution engineered with an ever-learning life-cycle for continuous infrastructure monitoring. ONYX is TNB-approved and delivers real-time insights and proactive asset protection for underground cables and other critical infrastructure in Malaysia.
• Tenaga Cable Industries Sdn Bhd (TCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal manufacturing partner for ACCC conductors in Malaysia. TCI performs expert stranding of the ACCC core to meet highest quality and performance standards. Presented at HTLS ACCC seminar for SESB, showcasing local manufacturing process including aluminium rod production, wire drawing, annealing, and stranding.
• Adarsh Line AccessoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Adarsh's top-quality Substation Clamps & Connectors engineered for high-performance applications up to 500kV. Distributed through Trimax Venture in collaboration with Nurasakti Corporation. Products are in the final stages of TNB approval and trusted to enhance stability and performance of high-voltage substations.
• Pembinaan Bukit Cheeding Sdn BhdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEPC contractor and project development partner involved in coordination meetings with TNB Grid Development, Universal Peak, and Skipper for the 500kV Gurun West–Gurun East Overhead Line Project. Collaboration supports Malaysia's national grid development.
• Bumi Safety AcademyminorOthersTraining partner for Basic Occupational First Aid (BOFA), CPR & AED Training conducted on 19-20 June 2026 at Wisma UP Training Room. Led by Dr. Nithya Naidu Nadarajan and Mr. Muhammad Azrul Bin Mohd Akbar, delivering theoretical knowledge and practical emergency response training to Universal Peak employees.
• Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission Malaysia)coreOthersNational energy regulator that shortlisted the 100MW/400MWh BESS project under the MyBeST program, setting the regulatory framework and approval process for utility-scale battery energy storage in Malaysia. UP, through BKHM BESS consortium, executes BESSA and Connection Agreement under ST's regulatory oversight.
• TNB Single BuyercoreOthersOff-taker for the BESS project under the Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement (BESSA), functioning similarly to a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Establishes commercial framework for capacity provision, dispatch obligations, performance commitments, and grid reliability services.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic consortium partner alongside Universal Peak and Zafas Sdn Bhd for large-scale transmission infrastructure projects including the 275kV Underground Cable Double Circuit PMU Pantai–PMU Salak South upgrade (Contract No: TNB 2347/2023) and OHL 275kV projects.
• BKHM BESS Sdn BhdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial purpose vehicle (SPV) formed as a consortium between Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak Sdn Bhd for developing the 100MW/400MWh Battery Energy Storage System at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, under Malaysia's MyBeST program. Executed BESSA and Connection Agreement with TNB. Hosts Raya Appreciation Luncheons with regulators and stakeholders.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pestech International Berhad: Malaysian power infrastructure company providing EPCC for substations, transmission, and rail electrification. Most direct historical peer to Universal Peak in TNB substation and T&D EPCC, though currently in financial distress.
• HSS Engineers Berhad: Malaysian-listed engineering services firm providing EPCC, project management, and technical advisory across power, rail, and infrastructure. Comparable to Universal Peak in serving TNB and other Malaysian utilities with engineering-led EPCC capabilities.
• Ikhmas Jaya Sdn Bhd: Malaysian power infrastructure EPCC contractor specializing in substations, transmission lines, and cable works for TNB and other utilities. Direct peer to Universal Peak in substation and OHL EPCC, with similar customer profile and project types.

Broad incumbents

• Hitachi Energy Malaysia: Multinational grid technology OEM with strong Malaysian presence in T&D equipment and services. Comparable to Universal Peak across substation, transformer, and grid automation product categories.
• Siemens Energy Malaysia: German OEM active in Malaysia across high-voltage substations, transformers, and grid technologies. Competes with Universal Peak's T&D EPCC, GIS, and transformer product distribution lines for premium TNB contracts.
• ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd: Malaysian arm of ABB, a global leader in switchgear, transformers, and grid automation. Overlaps directly with Universal Peak's GIS, transformer accessories, and power quality product categories, and competes for large TNB tenders.
• Schneider Electric Malaysia: Multinational offering switchgear, power quality, and energy management solutions in Malaysia. Competes with Universal Peak's relay replacement, power quality analyzer, and substation monitoring lines.

Emerging players

• Ranhill Utilities Berhad: Malaysian-listed utility services and power generation operator. Comparable as a Malaysia-based power-sector services peer, with O&M and power plant operations overlapping Universal Peak's Power Quality Enhancement and EPCC offerings.

Regional players

• Kimlun Corporation Berhad: Malaysian infrastructure and construction group with exposure to civil works, buildings, and energy-related infrastructure. Comparable as a Malaysian EPCC peer competing for utility and infrastructure tenders.
• Gadang Holdings Berhad: Malaysian construction and infrastructure group with utility-related civil works exposure. Comparable as a domestic infrastructure contractor competing for substation civil, transmission, and energy infrastructure EPCC tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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