Part 3: How to save energy for lighting in China?

The Great Wall of China in Ba Da Ling. We took about one and half hour journey from Beijing town to Ba Da Ling via High speed train or local express shuttle bus.

 Guest house in Beijing name 235 Guest house is located in Old Beijing town. 10 minutes walking distance to nearest subway station. A great choice for backpackers especially Malaysian who are looking affordable pricing and clean room . The room rate  start from 200 Yuan=RM100 per night for 2 person during Spring Season (April 2013). Plenty of convenience shops and local Chinese Food Cuisine Restaurant (Beijing Style food & Muslim foods)  are available for those who are hunting for local food.

This is the long stretch of corridors to access your guest house room. Green building design such as semi transparent glass window design style allows natural sun as a great lighting source for indoor during day time.

 At night, motion sensor incorporated with photocell are used along the corridors to control the all the lighting. 

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Part 1 :How to select Energy Efficient Air conditioner in China?

Part 2 :Go Green In Beijing-Cycling to work & Shopping

Feed In Tariff- How much money i can make from Solar Power?

Putting up solar panel on house rooftop with capacity of  6kW solar panel, how much money i can make from selling electricity to local utility under scheme Feed In Tariff in Malaysia?

From our data collection, a typical sunny day produces about average 27.7kWh per day  and the peak (maximum solar power generation) is about 5.916kW at 2:30pm.

Conclusion, this grid connected solar system capable to generate passive income at the average of RM38.00 in sunny day.

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How to save energy -Off grid Remote Control Solar Powered Automatic Main Gate?

How to save energy for your automatic main gate? Off grid Remote Control Solar Powered Automatic Gate might be another great alternative to save energy. It is 100% carbon Free emission!!
Below are the simple "investment" for your green initiative:

1. 1x 15W, 12V solar panel
2. 1x 12V solar charge controller
3.1 x 12V, 7AH Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery (Sealed Lead Acid Battery)

How to save energy using LED Streetlights? City of Vancouver Shows the way

City of Vancouver (Canada) making the transition to LED Streetlights. You may have noticed recently that some of the streetlights in Vancouver cast a different sort of light.

Refer to the picture, old streetlights (left) are being replaced with newer, more efficient LEDs in Vancouver (right)

Home of Kajang making the transition to Solar Energy.

Why 6kW Grid Connected Photovoltaic Solar Power System?

The long term trend is clear demand for electricity is growing and Foo Hi Kium

Is planning now to meet the needs of his family & TNB into the future.

President Obama State of the union address 2013

“ Free our families and businesses from the painful spikes in gas prices that we have put up with far too long.

 “From an environmental perspective it was the right thing to do,

So I went ahead with it” (Foo-2013) (www.foosolar.com)

Green economy faces bright future

Malaysia's green economy faces a bright future with the various opportunities it offers and moreso in 2013 despite the gloomy global economic outlook.

This year saw Malaysia on the road towards embracing green technology as a way of life and a catalyst for new economic growth with government support.

The Chief Operating Officer of the US Green Building Council and President of the Green Building Certification Institute Mahesh Ramanujam said, green technology is an economic driver for jobs and local development, a problem-solver for environmental issues and often has benefits that impact human health and comfort.

"Malaysia is uniquely poised right now for major growth in green technology as the world wakes up to it and embraces the use of green products," he told Bernama in an interview. 

He said in this regard, Malaysia is rapidly growing technology, and has become a supply chain hub for green technology. 

"The right players are in Malaysia and it’s just a matter of fueling growth and bringing start-up and emerging technologies to the table," he added. 

The government foresees green technology as playing a major role in ensuring Malaysia remains competitive in the international market as global demand for sustainable products increases. 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has announced that renewable energy is expected to create RM70 billion economic activity by 2020, support 50,000 jobs and reduce carbon emission by around 40 per cent. 

He also said that Malaysia’s green industries are already valued at RM67 billion and grew by six per cent between 2010 to 2011, adding, green projects under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) are expected to create RM53 billion in Gross National Income (GNI) by 2020. 

Green Age Solar Technology Sdn Bhd General Manager, Andy Ang said 
the awareness of green technology in Malaysia is indeed encouraging, with the country having latched on to it way back in 1997. 

"I hope to see a wider clean technology implementation from both the government and private sectors. 

"The high cost of production for green tech products is one of the negative factors for companies in Malaysia trying to produce it. 

"I also hope to see more government agencies increase their awareness and use of green tech products," he added. 

He also lauded the government's decision to change and use the 
light-emitting diode (LED) to replace old bulb types, especially for streetlights. 

In the Budget 2013, the Green Technology Financing Scheme fund was increased by RM2 billion to RM3 billion and the application 
period extended for another three years until Dec 31, 2015. 

This is set to benefit more green technology users and producers. 

Malaysia's vision in promoting a green economy also saw the launch of the MyHijau Label, a certification for green products, by the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry. 

Its Minister, Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui, has expressed the wish to see between three to five per cent green technology-compliance for newly developed buildings by 2030 under the Low Carbon Cities Framework. 

The implementation of the Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency (SAVE) Programme has increased the market share of five-star energy-efficient products such as refrigerators and air-conditioners to 40 per cent. 

The SAVE programme, launched in 2011 includes rebates of RM200 on the purchase of refrigerator units, RM100 on air-con and RM200 per tonne of chiller for commercial use. 

The rebates are the first of many initiatives to increase public awareness on efficient energy use. 

Meanwhile, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung also announced that three incinerators with green technology and an environmental friendly concept, would be built in the country in 2013. 

The tender for the project - it is also open to international 
companies - is expected to be called in March 2013. 

The incinerators are to be built at Taman Beringin in Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Payung in Johor, and the third, in either Selangor or Melaka, would help resolve problems related to solid waste management. Bernama


Article source:
Read more: Green economy faces bright future http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20121224134418/Article/index_html#ixzz2FwmWJRLD

How to recycle your old TV in creative way?

How do you recycle your aged faulty TV when newly big LCD TV arrived to your home?
You have a few options to recycle TV. The most common one is to send old TV to recycle center  at price range of  RM10-RM15 and leave it for them to recycle the electronic parts etc.
Another creative way is use the TV chasing as your gardening pot. Planting your own vegetables or trees using recycle TV chasing to beautify your home garden!

Put faith into action 
That was a good initiative for a start. Hope this deed will has a domino or ripple effect for others to follow.

Keep it up and god bless you.

Mustapa: No plans for cash rebate as incentive to buy electric and hybrid cars

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government does not plan on cash rebates as an incentive to buy energy-efficient vehicles (EEV) similar to that implemented in the United States or other European countries, Parliament heard Wednesday.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamedsaid such a subsidy to attract buyers to purchase electric cars would cost a lot of funds, which will be taken from other ministries.

"Currently, to attract consumers, the Government has lifted the import duties for EEV while major car companies were given incentives to draw them to set up their manufacturing operations locally," he told Datuk Ismail Kassim (BN-Arau) during Question Time.

Ismail had asked whether the Government would consider handing out cash rebates like in the US or European countries to attract more people to buy EEV or hybrid vehicles.

Mustapa said the incentives given by the Government to major companies had attracted companies such as Honda, which recently set up an EEV factory in Malacca, attracting some RM1bil worth of investments.

"The new factory enabled 1,000 new job opportunities for the locals as well as the production of some 50,000 EEV assembled locally to be sold locally and to other Asean countries," he said.

He also noted that the reduction of import car excise duty needed to be studied carefully to avoid any negative implications to the economy.

"We believe that the vehicle ownership cost is still considered cheap compared with other Asean countries if we take consideration of other factors such as oil and gas subsidies, maintenance costs, insurance and others.

"We must also look into the impact on used car dealers, public transportation as well as congestion problems before we consider reducing the import duty," he told Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (PKR-Machang), who asked whether the Government intended to reduce the excise duty for cars.

source:http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/24/nation/20121024125553&sec=nation

Peter Chin to talk to Bank Negara about easier terms for green loans

KUALA LUMPUR: Talks will be held will with Bank Negara to ease the loan regulations for companies that wish to develop green technology, said said Energy, Water and Green Technology Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin.

Chin said financial institutions should take a more positive attitude to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that require funds to embark on greentech projects.

“What banks should think is “how much businesses can I create” instead of “how much bad debts I will make” when evaluating loans by SMEs who want to develop green technology,” said Chin at the 3rd International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2012) on Friday.

Chin was speaking at a ministerial dialogue held at the conference, which was entitled “Green Technology for Growth”, and among the issues touched on were funding for research and development of green technology.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, when unveiling Budget 2013 recently, had announced that businesses would soon be able to use intellectual property (IP) rights as a form of collateral to obtain financing from financial institutions.

“This is an innovative method of getting funding, instead of the traditional way where land, assets or capital is used by banks to evaluate loans. IPs have high value.

“Companies like Microsoft are among the biggest corporations in the world because of their IPs. I will be speaking to the Bank Negara governor about this,” Chin told reporters after the dialogue.

Other speakers at the dialogue session were Janusz Zaleski, Under-secretary of State, Environment Ministry of Poland, Brunei Energy Minister Datuk Seri Awang Mohammad Yasmin Umar and High Commissioner of Singapore Ong Keng Yong.

source :http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/12/nation/20121012155501&sec=nation

Green tech won't put you in the red

PEDAL POWER: Chin cycles with iGEM green ambassador, Shriya Biaspal to power up a toy car at a media briefing leading up to iGEM 2012.

By JO TIMBUONG
bytz@thestar.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR: It is not enough to go around proclaiming that green is good for the environment and healthier living.

The masses must also be shown that going green in their lives is not going to be expensive, said Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui, Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water.

He said the people must also learn that environmentally-friendly products and services are cost efficient, meaning they can help them save money.

He was speaking at a briefing for news media on the upcoming iGEM (International Green Tech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia) 2012.

Among the event's objectives is to show the many green technology products and services available; these range from home appliances to industrial clean-energy solutions.

Chin said the adoption of these technologies will help reduce the country's carbon footprint.

Malaysia aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 40%, following a pledge made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen three years ago.

But there is no point in just encouraging the use of green technologies if too few or no one uses them, Chin said.

He said the uptake of these technologies rests on teaching more people about employing such products and services, and we see iGEM helping us to achieve this goal.

The Government is doing its part via its Save (sustainability achieved via energy efficiency) initiative - which provides discount vouchers to consumers who want to buy energy-saving home appliances.

"Results have been encouraging and my ministry is thinking up more initiatives to further encourage consumers to adopt an environmentally-friendly lifestyle," Chin said.

iGEM 2012 is scheduled to open at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre tomorrow. It will last until Saturday.

There will be about 600 booths by more than 300 exhibitors, and visitors can look forward to seeing how green technology is employed in different countries and industries.

Also there, will be a Green Book Resource Centre where visitors can go learn more about green technologies.

The theme for iGEM 2012 is Green Tech for Growth, and the organisers are expecting about 100,000 visitors this year. Last year iGEM drew about 68,000 visitors.

For more information, point your web browser at www.igem.com.my/2012/.

source: http://techcentral.my/news/story.aspx?file=/2012/10/5/it_news/20121005201807&sec=it_news

Schneider Electric lauds green tech allocation

KUALA LUMPUR: Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has applauded Budget 2013 that saw the allocation of an additional RM2 billion for the green technology industry to further boost the production and utilisation of green technology-based products.

"The support from the government not only cements the commitment for a greener economy, but will also encourage businesses to invest in green technology.

"This is a boon to businesses looking to invest in energy efficiency solutions to achieve business sustainability and long-term financial gains," said Peter Cave, the Malaysian Country President of Schneider Electric, in a statement today.

The company recommends businesses to practise active energy efficiency through their four step strategy of measures, Fix the Basics, Automate & Monitor. 

"At Schneider Electric, our main aim is to help Malaysians make the most of their energy,' he added. 

The fund which will now be extended till Dec 31, 2015 enables companies which are producers and users of green technology to obtain soft loans, with the government subsiding two per cent of the interest rate and providing a guarantee of 60 per cent on the amount of financing. 

To date, about RM800 million has been approved to 50 local companies since the fund's creation in Budget 2010. - BERNAMA

source:http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20121005114049/Article/index_html

50 green projects to be approved next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Green Technology Corp expects over 50 green projects to be approved by financial institutions under the Green Technology Financing Scheme (SPTH) next year, compared with 30 this year, acting chief executive officer Ahmad Zairin Ismail said.

Zairin, who is also the corporation’s Energy, Manufacturing, Building and ICT Division senior vice-president, said banks were now more keen to approve green projects as the Government, through the Finance Ministry, was also ready to promote this line of business.

The ministry has allocated another RM2bil to the SPTH to further push up the production and use of green technology-based products, with the scheme extended until Dec 31, 2015.

“So far, RM805mil worth of projects have been approved by over 21 participating banks in the country, while over RM250mil worth of loans have been disbursed,” he told reporters at the media sneak preview of the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (iGEM) 2012.

He said the time taken by banks to approve green projects has also decreased significantly, from over a year to between six weeks and two months.

Under the funding scheme, between RM10mil and RM50mil is allocated for a project, depending on the criteria.

The iGEM 2012, to be held on Oct 10-13 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors.

Also present at the media sneak preview was Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui (pic). “We are targeting the four-day event to generate more sales leads this year, compared with last year’s RM1.35bil, and this year’s exhibition will include 330 companies with over 600 booths,” he said. — Bernama

source : http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/2/business/12109268&sec=business

SEDA, PHTP inks hydro-power training pact

Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA) has entered into a partnership with the Perak State Development Corporation, via Perak Hi Tech Park (PHTP) Sdn Bhd, to provide training on how to maintain small hydro-power plants.

The introduction of this course will benefit many prospective hydro-power plants developers.

"One of the gaps identified by SEDA is the need to address the lack of competent human capital in terms of technical knowledge in designing, constructing and maintaining small hydro-power systems in the country.

"Hence, the collaboration with PHTP is most timely to address this gap," said SEDA in a statement today. 

Under the partnership, PHTP will source technology experts from Brodarski Institute in Croatia to conduct the inaugural training, the first technical cooperation between Malaysia and Croatia. -- Bernama