PUTRAJAYA: A three-year time frame is being set for renewable energy (RE) activities to kick off with expected higher funding and quotas.
“We are now at the stage of looking at this preliminary period in the implementation process,” Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Datuk Seri Peter Chin told StarBiz.
“We would like to see a higher level of RE being generated in the future. But it is better to be more cautious and look at what this preliminary process is like in our implementation and the administration process by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia). We have to learn from this preliminary phase before we proceed in a more aggressive manner.
We are looking at about three years to see how this RE is performing especially with solar energy. — Datuk Seri Peter Chin
“We are looking at about three years to see how this RE is performing especially with solar energy for which the cost of solar production is getting lower and lower.”
On the progress of the RE sector, Chin said: “We are restricted by the amount in the kitty called the RE Fund for which we can only collect 1% from each account holder of Tenaga Nasional Bhd. Therefore, the quota that is being created to implement this feed-in tariff has to be rather small.
“Because of that, it will take time for RE to really take effect in terms of the impact that it can create on the total electricity supply.
“If the fund is higher, the quota can be increased and more RE can be generated. That will be good for the country in terms of emission of carbon and the fact that RE is considered a cleaner source of energy.”
Currently, 398 applicants have received the feed-in approvals. Out of these, 71 have signed the standardised renewable energy power purchase agreements (REPPAs).
FIT payments can only be made to those developers who have signed the REPPAs and implemented their projects successfully.
Industry players suggest there should be a liability imposed on those who have not implemented their projects as money is a scarce resource.
“In fact, they should be relieved of their allocation so that others can take their place. Deadlines should be set for implementation; under the REPPAs, there may be deadlines stipulated but who is actually monitoring all this?” asked an industry player.
SEDA Malaysia acts as a one-stop centre to facilitate interested parties in all matters related to RE; it is also working with relevant training institutes to set up a centre of excellence for each RE source.
In terms of research and development, SEDA Malaysia is working on an R&D roadmap for RE.
It has also been tasked to raise awareness on RE; one main awareness programme that has been planned is a sustainable energy conference.
Source: The star
Monday, March 19, 2012
UTAR to cash in on solar technology
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is in the final stage of research in a new solar power project and is looking for partners o commercialise this technology.
The new high concentrator photovoltaic system plant was expected to be commercialised in 2015, UTAR President Datuk Dr Chuah Hean Teik told reporters during a visit by Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui to UTAR's power plant site here today. -- Bernama
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The new high concentrator photovoltaic system plant was expected to be commercialised in 2015, UTAR President Datuk Dr Chuah Hean Teik told reporters during a visit by Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui to UTAR's power plant site here today. -- Bernama
Read more: UTAR to cash in on solar technology http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120319130035/Article/index_html#ixzz1pXYmnZxJ
Friday, February 10, 2012
Three month free parking pass for Hybrid car users in PJ
THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has allocated RM4mil in its 2012 budget for emergency works to expedite its services.
Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman said many departments fail to take immediate action upon receiving complaints due to the lack of funds.
“I hope this move will solve any financial problems. The money will serve as back-up to ensure complaints are settled faster,” he said after announcing the budget themed “PJ Cares” at its headquarters.
The highlights include a RM100,000 allocation for installing and maintaining energy-saving lights at the back of houses to brighten dark lanes — provided the house owners agree to pay the electricity charges.
“This is in line with the Safe City project. It would only cost about RM10 extra every month for a household,” he said.
MBPJ will also be giving out RM2,000 to each senior citizens’ organisation registered with the council to fund their activities.
A RM150,000 allocation has been set aside to provide workshops and courses for petty traders to improve themselves.
In an effort to promote arts and culture, MBPJ will waive the rental of Civic Hall Auditorium for one cultural society once every month to conduct cultural shows.
MBPJ is also encouraging the purchase of hybrid cars and simultaneously helping to boost the business of Petaling Jaya car dealers.
“Petaling Jaya residents who buy hybrid cars from dealers in the city will receive a parking pass to enjoy three months of free parking in areas under MBPJ’s jurisdiction.
“To discourage the use of paper, those opting to receive their assessment tax bill online will be in the running to win a hybrid car in a draw to be held in September 2012,” he said, in line with MBPJ heading towards a paperless organisation.
The council’s total expenditure has been set at RM281.1mil, an increase by RM9.1mil compared to last year. The revenue is also expected to increased by RM17.8mil and totals at RM281.1mil.
source: Surprises in MBPJ budget
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/10/31/central/9794969&sec=central
Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman said many departments fail to take immediate action upon receiving complaints due to the lack of funds.
“I hope this move will solve any financial problems. The money will serve as back-up to ensure complaints are settled faster,” he said after announcing the budget themed “PJ Cares” at its headquarters.
The highlights include a RM100,000 allocation for installing and maintaining energy-saving lights at the back of houses to brighten dark lanes — provided the house owners agree to pay the electricity charges.
“This is in line with the Safe City project. It would only cost about RM10 extra every month for a household,” he said.
MBPJ will also be giving out RM2,000 to each senior citizens’ organisation registered with the council to fund their activities.
A RM150,000 allocation has been set aside to provide workshops and courses for petty traders to improve themselves.
In an effort to promote arts and culture, MBPJ will waive the rental of Civic Hall Auditorium for one cultural society once every month to conduct cultural shows.
MBPJ is also encouraging the purchase of hybrid cars and simultaneously helping to boost the business of Petaling Jaya car dealers.
“Petaling Jaya residents who buy hybrid cars from dealers in the city will receive a parking pass to enjoy three months of free parking in areas under MBPJ’s jurisdiction.
“To discourage the use of paper, those opting to receive their assessment tax bill online will be in the running to win a hybrid car in a draw to be held in September 2012,” he said, in line with MBPJ heading towards a paperless organisation.
The council’s total expenditure has been set at RM281.1mil, an increase by RM9.1mil compared to last year. The revenue is also expected to increased by RM17.8mil and totals at RM281.1mil.
source: Surprises in MBPJ budget
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/10/31/central/9794969&sec=central
Sunday, January 22, 2012
How to save environment during Chinese new year celebration?
Happy Dragon Year! Today is Chinese new year eve. What is your resolution for this coming lunar new year?
I wish all Chinese to have better Health, Better wealth ! May your dreams come true…hehehe..
Do you receive new year hampers from your relatives or your daughter boyfriend etc?
Or getting big hamper from your company annual dinner lucky draw?
Do you eat a lot of LUKAM (Chinese mandarin orange from china) and leaving your a lot of empty boxes after the big festival?
Do you enjoy a lot of Coca cola,100 plus and beers and leaving a lot of empty tins in your kitchen?
Ya..it is very common to see big heap of garbage in front of our house after Chinese new year.
Do you know that more than 40% of our household waste can be reused and recycled instead of filling up our landfill?
Please don’t forget to recycle your empty cardbox from LUKAM boxes, new year cookies card boxes, mushroom packing boxes and send it to recycle center instead of waiting garbage collectors.
Besides you are getting RM0.30-0.40 per kg cardboard, RM3 perkg for aluminum canned from your garbage sale, you are helping our beloved environment.
• Reduce spaces in landfill
• Reduce the energy used to produce new tins, cardboard etc.
• Save more trees from cutting down to produce papers.
• Less pollution problem in water catchment (unable to get suitable location landfill).
• Save better environment for our future generation!
pic : One Utama Shopping Mall during Chinese New year (from Galaxy Note)
I wish all Chinese to have better Health, Better wealth ! May your dreams come true…hehehe..
Do you receive new year hampers from your relatives or your daughter boyfriend etc?
Or getting big hamper from your company annual dinner lucky draw?
Do you eat a lot of LUKAM (Chinese mandarin orange from china) and leaving your a lot of empty boxes after the big festival?
Do you enjoy a lot of Coca cola,100 plus and beers and leaving a lot of empty tins in your kitchen?
Ya..it is very common to see big heap of garbage in front of our house after Chinese new year.
Do you know that more than 40% of our household waste can be reused and recycled instead of filling up our landfill?
Please don’t forget to recycle your empty cardbox from LUKAM boxes, new year cookies card boxes, mushroom packing boxes and send it to recycle center instead of waiting garbage collectors.
Besides you are getting RM0.30-0.40 per kg cardboard, RM3 perkg for aluminum canned from your garbage sale, you are helping our beloved environment.
• Reduce spaces in landfill
• Reduce the energy used to produce new tins, cardboard etc.
• Save more trees from cutting down to produce papers.
• Less pollution problem in water catchment (unable to get suitable location landfill).
• Save better environment for our future generation!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Solar-powered hypermart
THE RM70 mil new Tesco hypermarket in Kulim, Kedah, features a solar power system capable of reducing carbon emissions of more than three tonnes per year to the environment.Tesco Stores Malaysia chief operating officer Tim Golding said in a press release that the grid connected solar photovoltaic system generated some 45,600kW of electricity per year.
“This is our first solar-powered hypermarket, which is also the 39th Tesco store in Malaysia. The system cost about RM400,000 to install and can support the power needs of six medium-sized households for an entire year.
“The generation of 45,600kW of electricity translates into a reduction of more than three tonnes of carbon emissions per year,” he said.
Golding said the installation of the solar system in Tesco Kulim was the result of Tesco’s participation in the Suria 1000 Programme, a scheme under the Federal Government’s Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) project to encourage and support building owners in the generating of their own electricity from solar energy.
“Tesco will continue to up the ante in building environmentally-friendly stores. The energy-saving innovation is focused on lighting, water consumption, air-conditioning, refrigeration and architecture design,” he said.
“It is a natural evolution for us to adopt solar energy in our stores and we are pleased that our brand-new Tesco Kulim will be an important model for our stores in Malaysia. “We have been steadfast in our aim to mobilise the collective strength of our customers, suppliers and stakeholders to help protect the environment and combat climate change, but we believe that the best way to achieve this is to lead by example.”
On the company’s expansion in Kedah, Golding said Tesco was happy to be in Kulim. “As a result of the overall national growth and prosperity, the state, including this town, holds much potential for retailers like Tesco. “The opening of our hypermarket in Kulim has created over 400 job opportunities for the local Community,” he added.
Tesco Kulim is built at a cost of close to RM70 million and has a sales floor area of 6,200sq m and a mall area of about 8,500sq m.
“The hypermarket also has more than 800 parking bays for the convenience of its shoppers,”Golding said.
As part of its commitment to the environment, Tesco Malaysia has earlier introduced a range of alternative carrier bags for customers.
“Customers are also rewarded with Tesco Green Clubcard points each time they use their own bags or the Tesco reusable bags available at all Tesco stores.“Our first recycling centre at Tesco Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, was launched in May 2008. Tesco Malaysia today has recycling centres at 12 of its stores,” added Golding.
“This is our first solar-powered hypermarket, which is also the 39th Tesco store in Malaysia. The system cost about RM400,000 to install and can support the power needs of six medium-sized households for an entire year.
“The generation of 45,600kW of electricity translates into a reduction of more than three tonnes of carbon emissions per year,” he said.
Golding said the installation of the solar system in Tesco Kulim was the result of Tesco’s participation in the Suria 1000 Programme, a scheme under the Federal Government’s Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) project to encourage and support building owners in the generating of their own electricity from solar energy.
“Tesco will continue to up the ante in building environmentally-friendly stores. The energy-saving innovation is focused on lighting, water consumption, air-conditioning, refrigeration and architecture design,” he said.
“It is a natural evolution for us to adopt solar energy in our stores and we are pleased that our brand-new Tesco Kulim will be an important model for our stores in Malaysia. “We have been steadfast in our aim to mobilise the collective strength of our customers, suppliers and stakeholders to help protect the environment and combat climate change, but we believe that the best way to achieve this is to lead by example.”
On the company’s expansion in Kedah, Golding said Tesco was happy to be in Kulim. “As a result of the overall national growth and prosperity, the state, including this town, holds much potential for retailers like Tesco. “The opening of our hypermarket in Kulim has created over 400 job opportunities for the local Community,” he added.
Tesco Kulim is built at a cost of close to RM70 million and has a sales floor area of 6,200sq m and a mall area of about 8,500sq m.
“The hypermarket also has more than 800 parking bays for the convenience of its shoppers,”Golding said.
As part of its commitment to the environment, Tesco Malaysia has earlier introduced a range of alternative carrier bags for customers.
“Customers are also rewarded with Tesco Green Clubcard points each time they use their own bags or the Tesco reusable bags available at all Tesco stores.“Our first recycling centre at Tesco Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, was launched in May 2008. Tesco Malaysia today has recycling centres at 12 of its stores,” added Golding.
Saturday May 7, 2011
Friday, January 13, 2012
Tenaga gets RM1b govt compensation: CIMB
Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Malaysia’s biggest power producer, received an advanced payment of RM1 billion from the government on behalf of state-owned Petroliam Nasional Bhd as compensation for additional costs arising from a shortage of gas supply, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said in a report today.
Tenaga may get another RM1 billion from the government within this financial year ending August, Terence Wong, an analyst at CIMB, wrote in the report, without saying where he got the information. -- Bloomberg
Read more: Tenaga gets RM1b govt compensation: CIMB http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120113091521/Article/index_html#ixzz1jJurCC34
Tenaga may get another RM1 billion from the government within this financial year ending August, Terence Wong, an analyst at CIMB, wrote in the report, without saying where he got the information. -- Bloomberg
Read more: Tenaga gets RM1b govt compensation: CIMB http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120113091521/Article/index_html#ixzz1jJurCC34
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
How to Jump Start Toyota Prius?
Early of Morning, we are rushing to send children to school and go to work on time.Suddenly, you unable to start up your Toyota Prius ? What a big headache for a day!!
Most likely this due to we have forgotten to swicth off the car head lamp for a night and let the battery completely drained off.
What we should do if our Toyota Prius need to jump start in case of battery flat?
Jump Start Toyota Prius might be a very challenging task!!
Once you open up the engine front casing Toyota Prius, you are in puzzle to find the position of the battery terminal (+) and (-).
If we compare to our normal car such as proton wira etc, we can recognize battery pack and terminal easily.
To solve this problem, reading habit is very importance now.Search for the owner's manual and follow the instruction in the check list.
Tips to share.
Tip 1:
Always keep your Toyota Prius Owner's Manual in your car for your emergency purpose. It's really helps driver to understand and trouble shoot Toyota Prius car in case of malfunctions.
Tip 2:
picture 2
Read the manual carefully to find out the correct position for battery terminal.It may take you half hour up to one hour to find out the terminals or may be days if you don't have proper equipment and manual with you!
Tip 3
Picture 3
Please use multimeter or voltmeter to confirm the battery terminal(+) and (-). Refer to the above picture (picture 3), the right hand side is (+) terminal and the remain voltage in the battery is 5Vdc. Too bad. The 12V battery is completed drain off and only remain 5V.No wonder it unable to start the car.
Tip 4
Pls refer to picture 2 to measure and jump start battery system of Toyota Prius. Connect the jump start cable according to correct Toyota Prius battery's terminals with external 12V battery.Within a second, the engine able to start back to normal condition.
My article also available in Selangorku kekal hijau
http://selangorhijau.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/how-to-jump-start-toyota-prius/#more-1849
My Previous Posts about Toyota Prius
Malaysia Toyota Prius Fuel Performance-Update
How much you will spend on Toyota Prius Maintenance?
Prius Balik Kampung: Prius's mileage Performance on RON95
Advantages of Toyota Prius in Malaysia Part-1
The story of Toyota Prius in Malaysia-Chapter 1
Most likely this due to we have forgotten to swicth off the car head lamp for a night and let the battery completely drained off.
What we should do if our Toyota Prius need to jump start in case of battery flat?
Jump Start Toyota Prius might be a very challenging task!!
Once you open up the engine front casing Toyota Prius, you are in puzzle to find the position of the battery terminal (+) and (-).
If we compare to our normal car such as proton wira etc, we can recognize battery pack and terminal easily.
To solve this problem, reading habit is very importance now.Search for the owner's manual and follow the instruction in the check list.
Tips to share.
Tip 1:
Tip 2:
Read the manual carefully to find out the correct position for battery terminal.It may take you half hour up to one hour to find out the terminals or may be days if you don't have proper equipment and manual with you!
Tip 3
Please use multimeter or voltmeter to confirm the battery terminal(+) and (-). Refer to the above picture (picture 3), the right hand side is (+) terminal and the remain voltage in the battery is 5Vdc. Too bad. The 12V battery is completed drain off and only remain 5V.No wonder it unable to start the car.
Tip 4
Pls refer to picture 2 to measure and jump start battery system of Toyota Prius. Connect the jump start cable according to correct Toyota Prius battery's terminals with external 12V battery.Within a second, the engine able to start back to normal condition.
My article also available in Selangorku kekal hijau
http://selangorhijau.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/how-to-jump-start-toyota-prius/#more-1849
My Previous Posts about Toyota Prius
Malaysia Toyota Prius Fuel Performance-Update
How much you will spend on Toyota Prius Maintenance?
Prius Balik Kampung: Prius's mileage Performance on RON95
Advantages of Toyota Prius in Malaysia Part-1
The story of Toyota Prius in Malaysia-Chapter 1
Thursday, January 5, 2012
能減碳解決阻塞 印度推出超低價車
（新德里4日訊）印度車廠Bajaj Auto展示內部研發的超低價車款RE60，寄望有助解決都市空污及交通阻塞問題。
“法新社”報導，這是該公司首次進軍汽車市場，RE60車款具備低耗油量及低排碳量等特點，但未透露車價。
Bajaj集團董事長巴賈（Rajiv Bajaj）在新車發表會上說：“在Bajaj Auto，我們認為地球人應獲得更好、更快的汽車。”
RE60排氣量達200cc，1公升燃油可行駛35公里，每公里僅排放60克的二氧化碳。這款車的廢氣排放量約是目前市面上小型車的一半。
Bajaj去年放棄與法國雷諾（Renault）及日本日產（Nissan）的低價汽車共同開發案。
印度塔塔汽車出產的Tata Nano是全球最廉價車款，RE60預計將分食它的市場。Tata Nano在2009年推出，車款價格只有2770美元（約8726令吉）。
http://www.chinapress.com.my/node/282677
“法新社”報導，這是該公司首次進軍汽車市場，RE60車款具備低耗油量及低排碳量等特點，但未透露車價。
Bajaj集團董事長巴賈（Rajiv Bajaj）在新車發表會上說：“在Bajaj Auto，我們認為地球人應獲得更好、更快的汽車。”
RE60排氣量達200cc，1公升燃油可行駛35公里，每公里僅排放60克的二氧化碳。這款車的廢氣排放量約是目前市面上小型車的一半。
Bajaj去年放棄與法國雷諾（Renault）及日本日產（Nissan）的低價汽車共同開發案。
印度塔塔汽車出產的Tata Nano是全球最廉價車款，RE60預計將分食它的市場。Tata Nano在2009年推出，車款價格只有2770美元（約8726令吉）。
http://www.chinapress.com.my/node/282677
台商總會響應一童一燈計劃‧捐貧童太陽能桌燈
(吉隆坡4日訊）世界知名的聯合國“一孩童一盞燈”計劃（One Child OneLight），複製到大馬！
馬來西亞台灣商會聯合總會今日捐贈90盞台灣製造的太陽能LED小桌燈，給居住在吉蘭丹及金馬崙偏遠地區無燈環境的學童，充份展現“高科技幫助有需求的人”的實際行動。
台商總會總會長拿督陳博雄表示，台商在馬進行經貿多年，深獲大馬各單位的支持與協助，與本地企業合作愉快。
“為了表示對大馬的友好與感謝，回饋本地有需要的社群，最好、最有創意的方式，就是將台灣廠家所研發的太陽能LED燈捐贈給最需要燈光的一群，讓這些學童在夜間也能夠讀書。既發揮了企業社會責任的精神，也為提倡綠能，保護地球盡一份力。”
交燈儀式是在台商總會會所進行，由總會長拿督陳博雄親手將太陽能LED燈交給原住民社區代表。出席者包括建國百年晚宴籌委會主席兼副總會長拿督江文洲、名譽總會長拿督丁重誠。
（星洲日報）
馬來西亞台灣商會聯合總會今日捐贈90盞台灣製造的太陽能LED小桌燈，給居住在吉蘭丹及金馬崙偏遠地區無燈環境的學童，充份展現“高科技幫助有需求的人”的實際行動。
台商總會總會長拿督陳博雄表示，台商在馬進行經貿多年，深獲大馬各單位的支持與協助，與本地企業合作愉快。
“為了表示對大馬的友好與感謝，回饋本地有需要的社群，最好、最有創意的方式，就是將台灣廠家所研發的太陽能LED燈捐贈給最需要燈光的一群，讓這些學童在夜間也能夠讀書。既發揮了企業社會責任的精神，也為提倡綠能，保護地球盡一份力。”
交燈儀式是在台商總會會所進行，由總會長拿督陳博雄親手將太陽能LED燈交給原住民社區代表。出席者包括建國百年晚宴籌委會主席兼副總會長拿督江文洲、名譽總會長拿督丁重誠。
（星洲日報）
More Green Tips-Ways to be eco-friendly on holiday and at work
How you can more eco friendly while you are on holiday?
- use e-ticket for flight ticket instead of paper ticket
- select direct flight instead of few stops/transit flight if possible
- Bring light luggage able to save you on lugggage surcharge fee and save fuel comsumption etc...
- Find out more details from the link as below:
Sunday, January 1, 2012
GE Supplying Kimanis Power Plant with Gas Turbines
General Electric (GE) will be supplying three frame 6FA gas turbines, associated generators and services for the 300MW combined cycle gas fired Kimanis Power plant in Sabah.
The gas turbines are expected to shipped in the first quarter of next year, with commercial operation scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2013.
In a statement , GE said that the gas turbines are well suited for combined cycle,industrial and cogeneration applications with its output range, high exhaust energy and robust design.More than 100 units have been installed worldwide and have completed more than three million hours of service, making the 6FA gas turbine one of the most extensively used gas turbines in its class.
sourced from BERNAMA.
The gas turbines are expected to shipped in the first quarter of next year, with commercial operation scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2013.
In a statement , GE said that the gas turbines are well suited for combined cycle,industrial and cogeneration applications with its output range, high exhaust energy and robust design.More than 100 units have been installed worldwide and have completed more than three million hours of service, making the 6FA gas turbine one of the most extensively used gas turbines in its class.
sourced from BERNAMA.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Renewable energy producers in Sabah not 'FiT' yet
RENEWABLE energy (RE) producers in Sabah, who are mostly biomass and biogas plant operators at palm oil mills, will not enjoy the 32 sen per kilowatt per hour (kWh) under the feed-in tariff (FiT).
RE producers in Sabah will only be paid the rates accorded under Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) Small Renewable Energy Projects, according to a statement by Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda).
This means oil palm biomass and biogas plant operators there will only be paid 21 sen per kWh instead of the promised 32 sen per kWh under FiT.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin had reportedly said heavy power users in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, who use more than 350kWh or whose monthly bills exceed RM77, are to start paying the one per cent RE levy this month.
However, Seda, the implementing agency under Chin's ministry, said on Tuesday TNB will collect the RE levy only from consumers in Peninsular Malaysia. This is because there has yet to be a gazette to this effect in Sabah.
The regulator said RE producers in Sabah will only be eligible for FiT when the one per cent RE levy is collected by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd, a 70 per cent-subsidiary of TNB, from heavy power users in Sabah.
Sarawak, however, is exempted from the RE levy because under the Renewable Energy Act 2010, the FiT is only applicable to Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia.
FiT essentially guarantees RE producers a premium selling price over that generated from depleting and finite sources such as oil, gas and coal.
Power generated from sustainable sources that benefits from FiT includes that of oil palm biomass, biogas, small hydro and solar.
Meanwhile, RE producers will not automatically receive payment under the FiT from December this year. This is because RE producers need to go online and bid for the quota and the relevant FiT rate.
The FiT rate differs for varying RE technologies and installed capacities.
RE producers have to apply for licence from Seda via http://seda.gov.my/.
Online application is meant to facilitate quota allocation on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Within a week of bidding, Seda announced that applications for the FiT allocation under the categories of biomass and solar projects were fully taken up.
Yesterday, it clarified that some of these applications were incomplete and disqualified. Therefore, the portion of FiT allocation applied for will be released for online bidding again today, at 10am.
Seda has limited individual solar energy producers to 12kWh each. Multiple applications for the same installed site is also not allowed.
The new measures are meant to encourage more people to install solar panels on their roof tops and sell back excess energy to TNB.
Read more: Renewable energy producers in Sabah not 'FiT' yet http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/tariffs/Article/index_html#ixzz1hydEprrA
RE producers in Sabah will only be paid the rates accorded under Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) Small Renewable Energy Projects, according to a statement by Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda).
This means oil palm biomass and biogas plant operators there will only be paid 21 sen per kWh instead of the promised 32 sen per kWh under FiT.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin had reportedly said heavy power users in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, who use more than 350kWh or whose monthly bills exceed RM77, are to start paying the one per cent RE levy this month.
However, Seda, the implementing agency under Chin's ministry, said on Tuesday TNB will collect the RE levy only from consumers in Peninsular Malaysia. This is because there has yet to be a gazette to this effect in Sabah.
The regulator said RE producers in Sabah will only be eligible for FiT when the one per cent RE levy is collected by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd, a 70 per cent-subsidiary of TNB, from heavy power users in Sabah.
Sarawak, however, is exempted from the RE levy because under the Renewable Energy Act 2010, the FiT is only applicable to Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia.
FiT essentially guarantees RE producers a premium selling price over that generated from depleting and finite sources such as oil, gas and coal.
Power generated from sustainable sources that benefits from FiT includes that of oil palm biomass, biogas, small hydro and solar.
Meanwhile, RE producers will not automatically receive payment under the FiT from December this year. This is because RE producers need to go online and bid for the quota and the relevant FiT rate.
The FiT rate differs for varying RE technologies and installed capacities.
RE producers have to apply for licence from Seda via http://seda.gov.my/.
Online application is meant to facilitate quota allocation on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Within a week of bidding, Seda announced that applications for the FiT allocation under the categories of biomass and solar projects were fully taken up.
Yesterday, it clarified that some of these applications were incomplete and disqualified. Therefore, the portion of FiT allocation applied for will be released for online bidding again today, at 10am.
Seda has limited individual solar energy producers to 12kWh each. Multiple applications for the same installed site is also not allowed.
The new measures are meant to encourage more people to install solar panels on their roof tops and sell back excess energy to TNB.
Read more: Renewable energy producers in Sabah not 'FiT' yet http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/tariffs/Article/index_html#ixzz1hydEprrA
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Energy Commission says bids for new power plant begin
PETALING JAYA: The bidding process for the 4,500MW power generation to replace the capacity of the first-generation power purchase agreements (PPAs) and to cater to new demand beyond 2016 has started.
The Energy Commission (EC) has issued a notice for prospective bidders for the development of a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Peninsular Malaysia.
It said that the CCGT power plant was to sell its capacity and energy to Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) under a new PPA.
TNB had recently announced that the first generation PPAs, expiring between 2015 and 2016, would not be renegotiated and would be allowed to lapse.
The first generation PPAs, involving independent power producers (IPPs) YTL Power International Bhd, Malakoff Bhd's subsidiary Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, Tanjong plc's subsidiary Powertek Bhd and Genting group's power division Genting Sanyen Power Sdn Bhd collectively account for around 4,115 MW of generation capacity.
The EC would make available the site or sites for the power plant project to be signed under a new PPA.
TNB president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh had said the IPPs could still participate in the bidding process for new licences that would be held by way of open tender
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/12/28/business/10168918&sec=business#13250663566401&if_height=884
The Energy Commission (EC) has issued a notice for prospective bidders for the development of a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Peninsular Malaysia.
It said that the CCGT power plant was to sell its capacity and energy to Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) under a new PPA.
TNB had recently announced that the first generation PPAs, expiring between 2015 and 2016, would not be renegotiated and would be allowed to lapse.
The first generation PPAs, involving independent power producers (IPPs) YTL Power International Bhd, Malakoff Bhd's subsidiary Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, Tanjong plc's subsidiary Powertek Bhd and Genting group's power division Genting Sanyen Power Sdn Bhd collectively account for around 4,115 MW of generation capacity.
The EC would make available the site or sites for the power plant project to be signed under a new PPA.
TNB president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh had said the IPPs could still participate in the bidding process for new licences that would be held by way of open tender
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/12/28/business/10168918&sec=business#13250663566401&if_height=884
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
What is sustainablity?
The most popular definition of sustainability can be traced to a 1987 UN conference which defined sustainability developments as those that
" Meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs"
Saturday, December 17, 2011
裝太陽能設備存電可賣國能‧林冠英：檳州人2014年可申請但已失先機
檳城17日訊）我國終於落實電力收購制度（FIT），民眾和企業可通過安裝太陽能設備，把儲存的能量賣給國能賺取可觀收入。
檳城是國內擁有最長日光的地區，加上擁有1千83.66英畝的工廠屋頂安裝太陽能設備，可謂佔盡天時地利，但“人和”方面，卻輸了一截。
檳州首席部長林冠英說，他在今年11月杪才知道電力收購制度有“先到先得”制，而這制度讓他聯想到“朋黨”。
他馬上召見州內的工業代表，開緊急會議。雖然只是12小時的事項通知，但有30名工業代表出席。
不過，一切都太遲了。
因為有“先到先得”制，2011年/2012年的固打分配已被搶空，2013年的固打則僅剩半數額。雖然檳城人還可在2014年申請，但林冠英說，已失去先機。林冠英擔憂檳城人可能無法在“先到先得”制度下獲批准。他說，據大馬永續能源發展機構（S E D A）於12月7日的說法，至2014年上半年，目前僅剩665萬瓦特太陽能源的配額（2013年上半年為165萬瓦特，2013年下半年和2014年上半年各為250萬瓦特）。
州政府昨日（16日）邀請大馬永續能源發展機構代表前來檳城，向企業代表說明太陽能電力收購制度，由該機構首席企業長陳薇妮主講。
僅佔再生能量總量中50兆瓦特
今明年太陽能固打分配太少
在電力收購制度下，2011/2012年度的太陽能固打分配僅佔再生能量總量190兆瓦特中的50兆瓦特（26%），林冠英認為這些配額太少。
林冠英用目前僅剩665萬瓦特太陽能源的配額，計算出一項不合理的事。
“將這些數字換到家庭用戶的話，665萬瓦特配額僅可分給665間獨立別墅業主（每間平均產電1萬特瓦）。若是由半獨立別墅業主產電的話，假設每家平均產電5千瓦特，就將有1千330名業主獲得分配餘量。若典型住家用戶安裝3千瓦太陽光電板的話，就只有2千217戶獲得分配產量。”
他質問，難道從2013年開始，全馬才有2千217家住戶？
陳薇妮坦言，有90%申請者申請太陽能計劃，反應過於熱烈。若要增加配額，就需要資金。林冠英認為獨立發電廠該每年貢獻10億令吉。
陳薇妮：只要符合條件
尚有配額申請將獲批
陳薇妮解釋，篩選程序全由電腦執行，申請者需上網填寫冗長的表格，只要符合條件，加上尚有配額，有關申請者將獲批准。
出席者有160名檳州各企業代表、林冠英、檳州秘書拿督法力占和投資檳城機構總經理呂麗蓮。林冠英在致詞時發表上述談話，並向陳薇妮施壓，贏得熱烈掌聲。
“先到先得”制有紕漏
應以“所有合格者”制取代
林冠英說，檳城每年貢獻近乎2千萬令吉的能源基金，如果檳城的企業或個人用戶沒有機會從FIT中受惠，這是不公平的。
他認為，大馬永續能源發展機構該以“所有合格者”制取代“先到先得”制，確保所有被徵用1%電費的國民可從中獲利，成為“納米獨立發電廠”。
“FIT預計將明顯促進國內的經濟增長，也支持永續環境和促進政府提倡的平價電網。”
林冠英希望大馬永續能源發展機構能在各大城市設辦事處，極力推行電力收購計劃，避免忽略了一些州屬。
為吸引檳再生能源
工業或採土地價激勵政策
林冠英說，為了吸引檳州再生能源工業，州政府考慮在下月初宣佈某形式的土地價格激勵政策。
他說，FIT意味額外收入，再生能源估計在2020年至少為私人企業帶來700億令吉的收入，或至少17億6千萬令吉的政府稅收。
“在我國公用企業上，國能公司將享有長期降低發電成本的免費能源，我認為非政府組織應該善用FTI制度賣電給國能。”
8至9年內回本
林冠英說，如果目前就開始投資太陽光電系統，預計能在8至9年內回本，並在21年內獲得一定的回酬。
“日光越長，轉換的電力和收入就越多。
我獲知檳城和哥打峇魯擁有全馬最棒的日光！
檳城不只是擁有美食、古蹟和山水，還有最長的日光！”
他告訴陳薇妮，若以經濟作為考量，檳州是一個策略性地點，因為有有長的日光，希望可獲得一定數目的配額。
提供4再生能源固定
配額太陽光電發電迴響最大
我國落實電力收購制度（FIT），鼓勵太陽能、生物能、沼氣和水電技術產電。
大馬永續能源發展機構在2011年12月1日邀請全民，包括用戶、小型的獨立發電商申請。
4個再生能源每年都有固定配額，即是生物質（包括固體廢棄物）、沼氣（包括垃圾填埋）、小水電和太陽光電發電。當中非個人的太陽光電發電申請迴響最大。
從1991年開始，德國、西班牙、丹麥和超過40個國家已有首創政策和立法，也證明FTI是再生能源最快，最便宜和最廣泛發展的製度，FTI為再生能源的個人或企業帶來利益。
（星洲日報／大北馬）
檳城是國內擁有最長日光的地區，加上擁有1千83.66英畝的工廠屋頂安裝太陽能設備，可謂佔盡天時地利，但“人和”方面，卻輸了一截。
檳州首席部長林冠英說，他在今年11月杪才知道電力收購制度有“先到先得”制，而這制度讓他聯想到“朋黨”。
他馬上召見州內的工業代表，開緊急會議。雖然只是12小時的事項通知，但有30名工業代表出席。
不過，一切都太遲了。
因為有“先到先得”制，2011年/2012年的固打分配已被搶空，2013年的固打則僅剩半數額。雖然檳城人還可在2014年申請，但林冠英說，已失去先機。林冠英擔憂檳城人可能無法在“先到先得”制度下獲批准。他說，據大馬永續能源發展機構（S E D A）於12月7日的說法，至2014年上半年，目前僅剩665萬瓦特太陽能源的配額（2013年上半年為165萬瓦特，2013年下半年和2014年上半年各為250萬瓦特）。
州政府昨日（16日）邀請大馬永續能源發展機構代表前來檳城，向企業代表說明太陽能電力收購制度，由該機構首席企業長陳薇妮主講。
僅佔再生能量總量中50兆瓦特
今明年太陽能固打分配太少
在電力收購制度下，2011/2012年度的太陽能固打分配僅佔再生能量總量190兆瓦特中的50兆瓦特（26%），林冠英認為這些配額太少。
林冠英用目前僅剩665萬瓦特太陽能源的配額，計算出一項不合理的事。
“將這些數字換到家庭用戶的話，665萬瓦特配額僅可分給665間獨立別墅業主（每間平均產電1萬特瓦）。若是由半獨立別墅業主產電的話，假設每家平均產電5千瓦特，就將有1千330名業主獲得分配餘量。若典型住家用戶安裝3千瓦太陽光電板的話，就只有2千217戶獲得分配產量。”
他質問，難道從2013年開始，全馬才有2千217家住戶？
陳薇妮坦言，有90%申請者申請太陽能計劃，反應過於熱烈。若要增加配額，就需要資金。林冠英認為獨立發電廠該每年貢獻10億令吉。
陳薇妮：只要符合條件
尚有配額申請將獲批
陳薇妮解釋，篩選程序全由電腦執行，申請者需上網填寫冗長的表格，只要符合條件，加上尚有配額，有關申請者將獲批准。
出席者有160名檳州各企業代表、林冠英、檳州秘書拿督法力占和投資檳城機構總經理呂麗蓮。林冠英在致詞時發表上述談話，並向陳薇妮施壓，贏得熱烈掌聲。
“先到先得”制有紕漏
應以“所有合格者”制取代
林冠英說，檳城每年貢獻近乎2千萬令吉的能源基金，如果檳城的企業或個人用戶沒有機會從FIT中受惠，這是不公平的。
他認為，大馬永續能源發展機構該以“所有合格者”制取代“先到先得”制，確保所有被徵用1%電費的國民可從中獲利，成為“納米獨立發電廠”。
“FIT預計將明顯促進國內的經濟增長，也支持永續環境和促進政府提倡的平價電網。”
林冠英希望大馬永續能源發展機構能在各大城市設辦事處，極力推行電力收購計劃，避免忽略了一些州屬。
為吸引檳再生能源
工業或採土地價激勵政策
林冠英說，為了吸引檳州再生能源工業，州政府考慮在下月初宣佈某形式的土地價格激勵政策。
他說，FIT意味額外收入，再生能源估計在2020年至少為私人企業帶來700億令吉的收入，或至少17億6千萬令吉的政府稅收。
“在我國公用企業上，國能公司將享有長期降低發電成本的免費能源，我認為非政府組織應該善用FTI制度賣電給國能。”
8至9年內回本
林冠英說，如果目前就開始投資太陽光電系統，預計能在8至9年內回本，並在21年內獲得一定的回酬。
“日光越長，轉換的電力和收入就越多。
我獲知檳城和哥打峇魯擁有全馬最棒的日光！
檳城不只是擁有美食、古蹟和山水，還有最長的日光！”
他告訴陳薇妮，若以經濟作為考量，檳州是一個策略性地點，因為有有長的日光，希望可獲得一定數目的配額。
提供4再生能源固定
配額太陽光電發電迴響最大
我國落實電力收購制度（FIT），鼓勵太陽能、生物能、沼氣和水電技術產電。
大馬永續能源發展機構在2011年12月1日邀請全民，包括用戶、小型的獨立發電商申請。
4個再生能源每年都有固定配額，即是生物質（包括固體廢棄物）、沼氣（包括垃圾填埋）、小水電和太陽光電發電。當中非個人的太陽光電發電申請迴響最大。
從1991年開始，德國、西班牙、丹麥和超過40個國家已有首創政策和立法，也證明FTI是再生能源最快，最便宜和最廣泛發展的製度，FTI為再生能源的個人或企業帶來利益。
（星洲日報／大北馬）
Friday, December 16, 2011
No renegotiations on power purchase agreements
FIRST generation power purchase agreements (PPAs) expiring in 2014 and 2015 will not be renegotiated, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh said.
Instead, the Energy Commission will call for tenders for the supply of power beyond 2016.
The tender for 4,500 megawatt (MW) of new capacity will be called for by the first half of 2012, Che Khalib told reporters after its annual general meeting yesterday,
About 3,500MW will be to replace retiring capacity, while the other 1,000MW is additional capacity for the future.
There are five first-generation PPAs for a period of 21 years signed in 1993.
The IPPs are YTL Power Generation Sdn Bhd, Genting Sanyen Power Sdn Bhd, Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, Powertek Bhd and Port Dickson Power Sdn Bhd.
According to Che Khalib, even the recent award to a Malakoff Corp Bhd subsidiary for a 1,000MW electricity generating facility at Tanjung Bin, Johor, was the result of competitive bidding.
Its Tanjung Bin and Manjung plants are to cater to future demand.
"I'm very happy with the latest tender exercise (Tanjung Bin). The price that we agreed on is very competitive. I think we are going towards a very healthy environment now, this is what we should continue to do because the benefit can be seen immediately," he said.
On the fuel cost-sharing mechanism announced earlier this week, Che Khalib said TNB is be going back to the government to come up with a more "holistic" solution to the problem brought about by the shortage of
On Monday, TNB announced that it, the government and Petronas will each equally share the differential cost incurred by the company due to usage of alternative fuels and also imports in the wake of a shortage in gas.
This mechanism, however, is only for the period of January 1 2011 until October 31 2011.
This would lead to a compensation of about RM2 billion to TNB from both the government and Petronas.
On whether the more "holistic" solution would mean a possible hike in tariffs, Che Khalib said it is not the only option.
He expects the gas shortage problem likely to continue until Petronas' liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification unit in Malacca is up and running.
"We have to go back to the government to find a solution on how to overcome this (gas shortage) problem because we can't keep on having an ad-hoc kind of solution. We need a permanent solution," Che Khalib said.
While there have been incidences of gas shortage in the past, the current scenario is deemed the worst TNB has experienced.
"Before the highest (additional cost) recorded because of gas shortage problem was RM400 million in a year, but now in a month it can be as high as RM500 million," Che Khalib said.
TNB hopes that part of its compensation will come in by the time it reports its first quarter results in January, so that it can avoid another quarter of losses.
Che Khalib also said the company is in talks with Royal Dutch Shell plc, Total SA and other private traders to buy natural gas.
Read more: No renegotiations on power purchase agreements http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/ptnb2-2/Article/#ixzz1gedZQuH4
Instead, the Energy Commission will call for tenders for the supply of power beyond 2016.
The tender for 4,500 megawatt (MW) of new capacity will be called for by the first half of 2012, Che Khalib told reporters after its annual general meeting yesterday,
About 3,500MW will be to replace retiring capacity, while the other 1,000MW is additional capacity for the future.
There are five first-generation PPAs for a period of 21 years signed in 1993.
The IPPs are YTL Power Generation Sdn Bhd, Genting Sanyen Power Sdn Bhd, Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, Powertek Bhd and Port Dickson Power Sdn Bhd.
According to Che Khalib, even the recent award to a Malakoff Corp Bhd subsidiary for a 1,000MW electricity generating facility at Tanjung Bin, Johor, was the result of competitive bidding.
Its Tanjung Bin and Manjung plants are to cater to future demand.
"I'm very happy with the latest tender exercise (Tanjung Bin). The price that we agreed on is very competitive. I think we are going towards a very healthy environment now, this is what we should continue to do because the benefit can be seen immediately," he said.
On the fuel cost-sharing mechanism announced earlier this week, Che Khalib said TNB is be going back to the government to come up with a more "holistic" solution to the problem brought about by the shortage of
On Monday, TNB announced that it, the government and Petronas will each equally share the differential cost incurred by the company due to usage of alternative fuels and also imports in the wake of a shortage in gas.
This mechanism, however, is only for the period of January 1 2011 until October 31 2011.
This would lead to a compensation of about RM2 billion to TNB from both the government and Petronas.
On whether the more "holistic" solution would mean a possible hike in tariffs, Che Khalib said it is not the only option.
He expects the gas shortage problem likely to continue until Petronas' liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification unit in Malacca is up and running.
"We have to go back to the government to find a solution on how to overcome this (gas shortage) problem because we can't keep on having an ad-hoc kind of solution. We need a permanent solution," Che Khalib said.
While there have been incidences of gas shortage in the past, the current scenario is deemed the worst TNB has experienced.
"Before the highest (additional cost) recorded because of gas shortage problem was RM400 million in a year, but now in a month it can be as high as RM500 million," Che Khalib said.
TNB hopes that part of its compensation will come in by the time it reports its first quarter results in January, so that it can avoid another quarter of losses.
Che Khalib also said the company is in talks with Royal Dutch Shell plc, Total SA and other private traders to buy natural gas.
Read more: No renegotiations on power purchase agreements http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/ptnb2-2/Article/#ixzz1gedZQuH4
Friday, December 9, 2011
MEMC scales down staff, Malaysia ops
MEMC Electronic Materials Inc, the second-largest US maker of polysilicon, said it will fire 20 percent of its workforce and cut production after prices for the main raw ingredient used in solar cells and semiconductors plunged.
MEMC will combine its SunEdison project development unit and solar materials business, cutting more than 1,300 jobs worldwide, including 250 in the US, the St. Peters, Missouri-based company said today in a statement.
It will idle a facility in Italy, reduce capacity at a plant in Portland, Oregon, and scale back a factory it’s building in Malaysia.
The company is seeking to lower its costs after a global glut of polysilicon drove down prices 63 percent this year.
“Because of oversupply in the solar industry, you can buy polysilicon and wafers below production costs, so it’s cheaper for them to just shut down those facilities and buy it on the spot market,” said Jeffrey Bencik, an analyst with Kaufman Brothers LP in New York, who rates MEMC shares a “hold.
MEMC will take a $700 million charge in the current quarter and lowered its forecast. The company expects sales of $789 million to $861 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a Nov. 2 forecast of $800 million to $1.1 billion.
“We are reducing capacity and solar materials to take advantage of lower cost product alternatives and achieve a more balanced manufacturing model,” Chief Financial Officer Mark Murphy said today on a conference call.
MEMC shares fell 1 cent to $4.20 at the close in New York. - Bloomberg
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MEMC will combine its SunEdison project development unit and solar materials business, cutting more than 1,300 jobs worldwide, including 250 in the US, the St. Peters, Missouri-based company said today in a statement.
It will idle a facility in Italy, reduce capacity at a plant in Portland, Oregon, and scale back a factory it’s building in Malaysia.
The company is seeking to lower its costs after a global glut of polysilicon drove down prices 63 percent this year.
“Because of oversupply in the solar industry, you can buy polysilicon and wafers below production costs, so it’s cheaper for them to just shut down those facilities and buy it on the spot market,” said Jeffrey Bencik, an analyst with Kaufman Brothers LP in New York, who rates MEMC shares a “hold.
MEMC will take a $700 million charge in the current quarter and lowered its forecast. The company expects sales of $789 million to $861 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a Nov. 2 forecast of $800 million to $1.1 billion.
“We are reducing capacity and solar materials to take advantage of lower cost product alternatives and achieve a more balanced manufacturing model,” Chief Financial Officer Mark Murphy said today on a conference call.
MEMC shares fell 1 cent to $4.20 at the close in New York. - Bloomberg
Read more: MEMC scales down staff, Malaysia ops http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111209100003/Article/index_html#ixzz1g0FB6Fed
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
KL open to higher renewable energy quotas(Feed in tariff)
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is open to raising the quotas for the generation of renewable energy if the public is willing to pay another 1 per cent of levy.
Starting this month, consumers in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, whose monthly electricity bills exceed RM77, start paying an additional 1 per cent levy to subsidise renewable energy (RE) producers.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry secretary-general Datuk Loo Took Gee estimates Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (Seda) to collect up to RM250 million in levy by the end of 2012.
Due to limited funds, the feed-in tariff (FiT) quota allocation for RE producers is being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, which explained the rush by RE players in their applications.
Within the first few days of opening, applications for the FiT allocation under the categories of biomass and solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy projects are fully taken up.
"There's so much interest in biomass and solar PV," said Seda chief operating officer Ali Askar Sher Mohamad.
Asked if the government may raise the quotas and allow for more RE producers to supply to the national grid, Loo replied, "It all depends on funding. If the public is willing to pay an additional 1 per cent, we're open to raising the quotas."
Loo and Ali were speaking to Business Times on the sidelines of the Solar Symposium 2011 held here today.
Read more: KL open to higher renewable energy quotas http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111206134707/Article/index_html#ixzz1fk1uJAP2
Starting this month, consumers in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, whose monthly electricity bills exceed RM77, start paying an additional 1 per cent levy to subsidise renewable energy (RE) producers.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry secretary-general Datuk Loo Took Gee estimates Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (Seda) to collect up to RM250 million in levy by the end of 2012.
Due to limited funds, the feed-in tariff (FiT) quota allocation for RE producers is being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, which explained the rush by RE players in their applications.
Within the first few days of opening, applications for the FiT allocation under the categories of biomass and solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy projects are fully taken up.
"There's so much interest in biomass and solar PV," said Seda chief operating officer Ali Askar Sher Mohamad.
Asked if the government may raise the quotas and allow for more RE producers to supply to the national grid, Loo replied, "It all depends on funding. If the public is willing to pay an additional 1 per cent, we're open to raising the quotas."
Loo and Ali were speaking to Business Times on the sidelines of the Solar Symposium 2011 held here today.
Read more: KL open to higher renewable energy quotas http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111206134707/Article/index_html#ixzz1fk1uJAP2
Sunday, December 4, 2011
CARS, since their invention in the 19th century, has been continually evolving.
CARS, since their invention in the 19th century, has been continually evolving.
Imagine that by the end of the 21st century, vehicles powered by rotating tyres using oscillating energy generated by motors are replaced by those using perpetual thrust force generated by air resistance or thermal energy.
Hence, in the 22nd century, we will drive cars using accumulated potential energy.
Actually, this was the vision, or rather imagination, of Leiji Matsumoto, a manga artist who provides cover illustrations for the Tokyo Motor Show's official daily news bulletin.
The present reality of the car industry is somewhat going towards Matsumoto's future realm.
Global car companies are adapting to environmental and energy issues to come up with vehicles that are safer and friendlier, and at the same time, satisfy all our desires.
Big players from Japan led by Toyota, Nissan and Honda, for example, have been working on such vehicles for quite a while now, with some measures of success.
Think of Prius, Leaf and Insight.
The success of these eco-cars have prompted other automakers to pursue their own green vehicles.
This year's evemt offers a glimpse of future green, sophisticated vehicles by the country's automakers, which are rebuilding themselves after its devastating earthquake and tsunami nine months ago. Tokyo
Read more: More Japanese carmakers driven by green technology http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/WAKANOT/Article/#ixzz1fZG28Iwz
Imagine that by the end of the 21st century, vehicles powered by rotating tyres using oscillating energy generated by motors are replaced by those using perpetual thrust force generated by air resistance or thermal energy.
Hence, in the 22nd century, we will drive cars using accumulated potential energy.
Actually, this was the vision, or rather imagination, of Leiji Matsumoto, a manga artist who provides cover illustrations for the Tokyo Motor Show's official daily news bulletin.
The present reality of the car industry is somewhat going towards Matsumoto's future realm.
Global car companies are adapting to environmental and energy issues to come up with vehicles that are safer and friendlier, and at the same time, satisfy all our desires.
Big players from Japan led by Toyota, Nissan and Honda, for example, have been working on such vehicles for quite a while now, with some measures of success.
Think of Prius, Leaf and Insight.
The success of these eco-cars have prompted other automakers to pursue their own green vehicles.
This year's evemt offers a glimpse of future green, sophisticated vehicles by the country's automakers, which are rebuilding themselves after its devastating earthquake and tsunami nine months ago. Tokyo
Read more: More Japanese carmakers driven by green technology http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/WAKANOT/Article/#ixzz1fZG28Iwz
Saturday, December 3, 2011
How much energy waste for LCD TV in standby mode?
picture source:Toshiba.com
I just bought my new 24 inchi size Toshiba's LCD TV (24PB1E) recently in Kajang. This new model is a valued buy LCD TV and it really saving my pocket for paying more electricity when i am watching my long episode movie (TVB) with only 65W or paying RM0.014 per hour for my entertainment.
Compared to old 14 inchi CTV (old tube TV), it also took about 65W and i was spending same electricity bill with much smaller screen TV and less pleasure during my movie time!
How about the standby mode?
If i am leaving my LCD TV for a day in standby mode when i am sleeping or on holiday ..Will it drains my money and pays more to TNB?
Yes.. standby mode for this model is about 0.3-0.5W for that little red light
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Let say 20 hours leave my LCD TV under standby mode during working day. I am wasting about 10W per day.
A year i am wasting about 3650Wh or 3.65kWH or 3.65 units (about RM0.80)
That RM0.80 wastage can translate to enjoy three hours free 1HP air conditional for a household.
or may be free two pack of Maggi Mee when you feel hungry at midnight!
Conclusion, today newly design LCD TV model especially this toshiba model are much more efficiency and environment friendly compared to others.However, for reason of equipment protection such as against lightning strike and power supply overvoltage problem that might be damaging our expensive LCD TV, unplug the power cord LCD TV when not in used is highly recommended!
Based on Energy Waste Survey(pls click to find out more about Energy waste comments on standby mode), standby mode power is responsible for 5-10% of total electricity use in most homes
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