Selangor: The Selangor state government anticipates a significant rise in solar energy usage following the launch of the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) on January 1, as part of its broader push towards green energy.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, State Environment and Public Health Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin highlighted that the increasing availability of no-upfront-cost installation schemes offered by various companies is expected to entice more individuals and businesses to adopt solar technology. The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) has compiled a list of these companies in its 'Registered Solar PV Investor (RPVI) Directory' on its website. This initiative aims to eliminate the financial barriers for building owners, allowing them to achieve savings through solar energy generation.
Jamaliah further elaborated, citing SEDA data, that under the Government Net Energy Metering (NEM Gomen) programme, 70 government buildings, including local authorities, have been registered. These buildings collectively represent an installed capacity of 5.69 megawatts (MW), with significant contributions from the State Secretary's Building and district and land offices in Selangor, generating 2.23MW.
The private sector has also made substantial strides, producing 392.97MW under the Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme, encompassing commercial, industrial, and agricultural users. Additionally, several private entities are generating solar electricity for self-consumption, bypassing the need to sell back to the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) grid.
Jamaliah announced the implementation of the Government Green Energy (GGE) project in collaboration with TNB Renewables Sdn. Bhd and Worldwide Holdings Berhad. This initiative aims to enhance solar energy use in government facilities through a solar farm in Hulu Bernam. The GGE project is projected to deliver up to 100MW of capacity and is slated for commissioning by 2028, pending final agreements and regulatory approvals. The project is poised to increase renewable energy usage in state government operations, lower reliance on conventional power sources, and support carbon reduction efforts aligned with the state's low-carbon agenda.