KUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has launched an initiative to deploy solar energy at the group’s assets across Malaysia to increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions as part of its sustainability agenda and aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050). In a statement today, Petronas said four of its assets […]
Risen Energy to Set Up US $10.2 Bn Solar Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia
Risen modules in operation at a 500MW solar project in India. Risen Energy will spend MYR42.2 billion (US$10.2 billion) over 15 years on a new solar manufacturing plant in Malaysia, representing the Chinese company’s first investment in Southeast Asia. The solar cell and module production plant will be built in the state of Kedah, with […]
Malaysia Focusing on Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity
Malaysia is planning on ramping up its renewable energy capacity, up to 31% in its installed capacity in 2025 says Energy and Natural Resources minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Malaysia is focusing on its power generation plan with a target of 31% renewable energy (RE) in its installed capacity in 2025 and 40% in 2035, […]
China’s Risen Energy to Build USD-10bn PV Hub in Malaysia
The Malaysian government has approved a MYR-42.2-billion (USD 10.1bn/EUR 8.49bn) investment plan by China’s Risen Energy Co Ltd (SHE:300118) to build a mega factory for the production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, it was announced on Thursday. The Chinese solar module producer has secured a manufacturer’s licence under the country’s national economic recovery plan, […]
Dell Technologies Deploys Gigantic on-Site Solar Panels in Malaysia
Dell Technologies has taken a big step in green energy production by announcing the completion of its largest on-site solar panels in Malaysia. Located at Dell Technologies Asia Pacific Customer Centre (APCC2) in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, the entire photovoltaic system is valued at RM2.25 million and recognized by the Green Offices of Penang Green Council. […]
Malaysia Focusing on Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia is focusing on its power generation plan with a target of 31% renewable energy (RE) in its installed capacity in 2025, and 40% in 2035, as its energy transition plan until 2040. The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry (KeTSA), in a statement tonight, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar […]
Dell Technologies Sets Up Largest On-Site Solar Panel Globally in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR : Dell Technologies has announced the implementation of its largest on-site solar panel installation globally at the Dell Technologies Asia Pacific Customer Centre in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Dell Technologies said the solar photovoltaic system worth RM2.25 million is also a first in Southeast Asia for a Dell Technologies facility. “The 700 kilowatts peak […]
PA Resources Secures First Solar Contract Extension
KUALA LUMPUR : PA Resources Bhd announced that its supply agreement with First Solar has been extended for two years at an approximate value of RM800 million. “The agreement shall commence from May 2021 and shall remain effective for two years,” the company said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today. On Jan 24, 2018, […]
KSTAR to complete 600kwp rooftop PV project in Melaka, Malaysia
KSTAR has continued its renewables deployment targets in Malaysia this year. With 600 kwp rooftop PV project installed with string inverters KSG-120CL already under electricity generation at Lekok Paper, Melaka in the country, KSTAR said it will develop more renewables in the near future . The company has shipped many string solar inverters to the […]
Malaysia Home to Intel’s Largest Solar Farm Outside US
Operations at Intel Malaysia are harnessing solar energy to help power six buildings across the company’s Kulim and Penang campus. Operations at Intel Malaysia are harnessing solar energy to help power six buildings across the company’s Kulim and Penang campus, thanks to a new 3.2 megawatt (MW) solar installation completed in January. The installation is […]