A man walks between solar panels at a solar power plant under construction in Aksu, in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, April 5, 2012. A solar power company from China has agreed to invest $10 billion in Malaysia over 15 years, as Chinese firms look to Southeast Asia to expand production and avoid “obstacles” put […]
EV boom, solar energy trend fuel hunt for Malaysian engineering talent
THE auto industry push for hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) is expected to drive demand for skilled engineers in the Malaysian job market, one recruitment firm has observed. Hays Malaysia noted in a recent report on engineering recruitment: “With Malaysia establishing itself as a leader in the EV sub-sector, with its strong manufacturing background, companies […]
Malaysia’s reNIKOLA targets 1GW peak solar capacity by 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian solar company reNIKOLA Sdn Bhd aims to reach 1GW peak generation by 2025 by adding capacity and through acquisitions, according to managing director Boumhidi Adel. “Our sights are set on projects in Malaysia but we don’t discount looking at projects in the ASEAN region in the near future,” he said in an […]
Malaysian Tenaga unit to buy stake in 5 solar projects in Vietnam
TNB Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysian national electricity producer Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), will buy a 39% stake in five solar rooftop projects of Singapore’s leading solar energy provider, Sunseap Group, in Vietnam….Read More…
Malaysian scientist recognised for work on solar energy
A WORKING paper by a Malaysian scientist has been selected as one of China’s top 100 most influential international academic papers, Sin Chew Daily reported. Dr Low Jingxiang (pic) is making waves internationally for his research in fighting climate change. According to a recent announcement by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, the recognition was […]
Malaysian Center Urges More Mosques to Transform into Green Mosques
Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Center (MGTC) CEO Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said the program will lead to electricity and water saving among mosques for a dynamic environment. He said this will also allow mosques to cut costs, ultimately benefitting all parties. “MGTC also encourages companies to apply for the Green Technology Financing Scheme […]
Sungrow Take the Lead in Malaysian Solar Market with Latest Product Lineup at IGEM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia : Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, unveiled the latest industry-leading PV and energy storage product lineup at the tenth-annual International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM), illustrating the Company’s efforts in decarbonizing the local economy and supporting the country’s target of 20% renewable energy in […]