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Malaysia's Solar PV Systems Initiative Yields Significant Savings and Reductions in Carbon Emissions
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 - In an effort to foster clean energy transition, the Malaysian government is promoting the adoption of Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems by local authorities. By installing Solar PV systems, participating entities can cut electricity costs, generate sustainable energy, and decrease carbon emissions.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who also serves as the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), commended the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) for leading the way by installing Solar PV systems at their MBKT Tower. This installation represents the largest system on a building owned by a local authority recognized under the Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0) program. It has been operational since January 2024, estimated to generate 1,147 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green electricity annually, translating to over RM200,000 in electricity bill savings per year.
Fadillah emphasized the importance of such initiatives as part of the government's broader clean energy strategy, saying that these efforts contribute significantly to reducing the country's carbon footprint. The PETRA Squad East Zone Roadshow, comprising two days in Kelantan and Terengganu, served as an opportunity for Fadillah to inspect the Solar PV installation at the MBKT Tower.
In addition to the MBKT project, Fadillah also visited the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Coara Marang plant. This solar power plant has an estimated capacity to provide electricity to more than 10,000 households daily and sets an example of advanced solar technology and efficiency. The LSS Coara Marang project also demonstrates disaster-resilient solar plant design, providing a model for flood-prone areas and thereby fortifying the country's energy sector resilience.
The roadshow concluded with a visit to the biogas power plant operated by Concord Biotech Sdn Bhd in Kemaman. The RM21 million investment involved the installation of two biogas engines with a total capacity of 2.404 megawatts (MW), utilizing biogas derived from palm oil mill effluent (POME). As of March 31, 2025, the power plant had generated 29,158 MWh of electricity, leading to the prevention of approximately 22,568 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) emissions.
In conclusion, the adoption of Solar PV systems by local authorities in Malaysia is an essential component in the nation's clean energy transition. The initiatives offer substantial economic and environmental benefits, including significant electricity bill savings, renewable energy generation, and carbon emissions reduction.
- The Malaysian government's support for tech initiatives, such as Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems, aligns with the government's news about promoting clean energy.
- The recent installation of a Solar PV system at the MBKT Tower in Kuala Terengganu, which is the largest on a building owned by a local authority in Malaysia, is a testament to the country's progressive environmental-science approach.
- The Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Coara Marang plant, showcasing advanced solar technology, efficiency, and disaster-resilient design, is a significant contribution to Malaysia's tech and science sectors, while also playing a crucial role in enhancing the country's environmental well-being.
