ADVANCING JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
Malaysia ’ s Sustainable Energy Development Prospectus
Gading Kencana 8MW Solar Farm , sprawling 17.17 acres in Melaka .
( expected IOD August 2022 ) as a combined effort between the office of the Member of Parliament of Johor Bahru and Gading Kencana . Around 25 mosques and suraus were equipped with solar rooftop PV systems of varied capacities under the FiT scheme . This project ensured that these places of worship received a regular income to maintain their premises instead of relying on irregular contributions from their congregations .
Biogas : Concord Group The Concord Group , a prominent player in Malaysia ’ s biogas industry , has made substantial advancements through the FiT quotas it obtained from SEDA Malaysia . These quotas facilitated the establishment of several biogas plants in Pahang , Johor , and Terengganu , contributing to Malaysia ’ s sustainable energy initiatives .
Their efforts have significantly created employment opportunities in rural areas , particularly in FELDA estates and Kuala Lumpur ( HQ ). About 90 per cent of the on-site staff were recruited from the local plantation communities , previously involved in odd jobs in the area . These individuals were absorbed into Concord Group ’ s workforce upon receiving training and job exposure .
As one of the pioneering project developers in Malaysia , the Concord Group has reaped benefits from the well-defined FiT scheme conducted by SEDA Malaysia . The framework ’ s accessibility and business feasibility have remained consistent over the past decade , attracting other project developers and financial institutions to enter Malaysia ’ s biogas industry .
Biomass : Tenaga Sulpom Sdn Bhd With the burgeoning landscape in the RE sector , Tenaga Sulpom Sdn Bhd emerged , led by HS Yap , Director of TSSB , and the team . This entity oversees operations at an integrated 7MW biomass power plant under SEDA Malaysia ’ s FiT scheme .
Its core team actively participates in diverse projects , collaborating closely with various stakeholders to expand the RE industry into a substantial market in Malaysia . They provide counsel and collaborate with government agencies , shaping innovative industry concepts while extending support for government and private RE developments .
Hydro : Amcorp Power Sdn Bhd Amcorp Power Sdn Bhd initiated its inaugural RE project under the Small Renewable Energy Power Programme ( SREP ) scheme , wherein TNB would
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The Concord Group currently operates at various biogas plant locations :
• Lepar Hilir Biogas Plant , Pahang ( commissioned in December 2018 )
• Keratong 2 Biogas Plant , Pahang ( commissioned in February 2019 )
• Lok Heng Biogas Plant , Johor ( commissioned in June 2019 )
• Adela Biogas Plant , Johor ( commissioned in June 2019 )
• Kemaman Biogas Plant , Terengganu ( expected initial operation date ( IOD ) December 2021 )
• Sungai Tong Biogas Plant , Terengganu ( expected IOD December 2021 )
• Ulu Keratong Biogas Plant , Pahang A 7MW biomass plant at Tenaga Sulpom Sdn Bhd , Dengkil , Selangor .