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IMPLEMENTATION OF LARGE SCALE SOLAR (LSS) POLICY IN MALAYSIA

  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

Large Scale Solar (LSS) is one of the initiatives announced by the Government of Malaysia in order to increase the share of renewable energy in electricity generation. It is widely known that the energy sector is the major contributor to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (or carbon emissions) for many countries including Malaysia. It was recorded that the energy has contributed as much as 218.9 MtCO2eq in 2011, an increase of 31% since 2000. Therefore, this article will discuss the current situation of electricity generation by renewable energy in Malaysia, the expected outcomes of LSS implementation, and showcase the LSS project by Tadau Energy Sdn. Bhd. in Kudat.

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