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Renewable energy development to become Sarawak's priority in achieving net-zero emissions future

KUCHING, March 15 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prioritising the development of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power to achieve a net-zero emissions future for the state, its Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said.

Selangor identifying locations for large-scale solar farm projects

SHAH ALAM, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is identifying suitable locations to build large-scale solar farms, especially in abandoned ponds, to generate renewable energy in a bid to address climate change.

Worldwide Holdings signs four MoUs to develop Selangor's solar energy

SHAH ALAM, March 13 (Bernama) -- Worldwide Holdings Bhd signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) today to establish cooperation in the development of solar energy projects to promote smart and renewable energy use in Selangor.

Gading Kencana eyes building fourth solar farm in Kedah

ALOR SETAR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Solar energy service provider, Gading Kencana Sdn Bhd plans to build its fourth solar farm in Kedah with a capacity of 100 to 150 megawatts (MW) within the next two years.

TNB unit to install 1.3 MWp solar power system at Seng Hin Factory in Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), through its wholly-owned subsidiary GSPARX Sdn Bhd (GSPARX), will install a rooftop solar photovoltaic (solar PV) system with 1.3-megawatt peak (MWp) capacity for Seng Hin Rubber (M) Sdn Bhd (Seng Hin) at its factory in Kelantan.

Electricity bill subsidies cost govt RM10.76 bln for H1 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The government is allocating RM10.76 billion to cover electricity bill subsidies for domestic consumers and non-domestic consumers in the low voltage (LV) category for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2023 (H1 2023).

NTECC allocates 630MW additional quota for RE power generation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) has allocated an additional 630-Megawatt (MW) quota for the development of power generation projects from renewable energy (RE) resources, said its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Govt can consider giving incentives for green energy transition but not subsidies -- Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The government will consider working together with industries on green energy transition areas by giving incentives in the form of structured financing instead of subsidies, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Solar LED lamps to brighten Kuala Kangsar through KPKT's smart partnership with MAIPk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) intends to establish a smart partnership with the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) for the installation of light-emitting diode (LED) solar lamps in several areas in Kuala Kangsar.

Sabah Energy inks multiple natural gas sales agreements with major investors

KOTA KINABALU, March 6 (Bernama) -- Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) has inked multiple natural gas sales agreements (GSAs) and heads of agreement (HOA) with major investors in the state.