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MELAKA MULLS FIRST SOLAR VALLEY IN M`SIA
MELAKA (Malaysia), May 27 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Government is proposing to
create a "solar valley", the first of its kind in Malaysia, at the Rembia
Industrial Estate to develop green technology initiatives in the state.
Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State is located in the
southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca.
To be called "Melaka World Solar Valley", the project will be undertaken in
collaboration with the Alor Gajah Municipal Council, said Chief Minister Mohd
Ali Rustam..
Besides using solar energy to generate electricity, the 7,248.43ha valley
will also be involved in producing solar panels for export, he said.
"Melaka will move forward progressively towards adopting green technology in
urban and community development," he told reporters after attending a briefing
on "Melaka World Solar Valley" at a resort in Ayer Keroh Thursday.
Mohd Ali said Sunpower (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is building a RM2.5 billion
(US$1-RM3.2) factory complex on a 144ha site at the valley area to manufacture
solar panels.
The first of the two-phase project is slated for completion in September, he
said.
Mohd Ali said the solar valley will have trading and industrial areas and a
housing estate fully equipped with green technology facilities.
He said the valley, to fully use green technology, especially solar energy,
by 2020 aims to be Malaysia's prime producer of solar panels.
The Chief Minister said the proposed solar valley would also pave the way
for a better socio-economic status of the Alor Gajah District by creating solar
industry entrepreneurs and creating new jobs though the cost to develop solar
power was higher, four times more than electricity generation.
The people in the area will also enjoy a healthy life and a clean
environment, he said.
Mohd Ali said Melaka has the capacity to supply electricity using solar
power or other green technologies if there was a request from Tenaga Nasional
Berhad.
"It will be a smart move if solar energy is developed alongside nuclear
energy being considered by the government because with the limited source of
uranium, solar and nuclear can complement each other to generate electricity for
the people's needs," he added.
-- BERNAMA
create a "solar valley", the first of its kind in Malaysia, at the Rembia
Industrial Estate to develop green technology initiatives in the state.
Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State is located in the
southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca.
To be called "Melaka World Solar Valley", the project will be undertaken in
collaboration with the Alor Gajah Municipal Council, said Chief Minister Mohd
Ali Rustam..
Besides using solar energy to generate electricity, the 7,248.43ha valley
will also be involved in producing solar panels for export, he said.
"Melaka will move forward progressively towards adopting green technology in
urban and community development," he told reporters after attending a briefing
on "Melaka World Solar Valley" at a resort in Ayer Keroh Thursday.
Mohd Ali said Sunpower (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is building a RM2.5 billion
(US$1-RM3.2) factory complex on a 144ha site at the valley area to manufacture
solar panels.
The first of the two-phase project is slated for completion in September, he
said.
Mohd Ali said the solar valley will have trading and industrial areas and a
housing estate fully equipped with green technology facilities.
He said the valley, to fully use green technology, especially solar energy,
by 2020 aims to be Malaysia's prime producer of solar panels.
The Chief Minister said the proposed solar valley would also pave the way
for a better socio-economic status of the Alor Gajah District by creating solar
industry entrepreneurs and creating new jobs though the cost to develop solar
power was higher, four times more than electricity generation.
The people in the area will also enjoy a healthy life and a clean
environment, he said.
Mohd Ali said Melaka has the capacity to supply electricity using solar
power or other green technologies if there was a request from Tenaga Nasional
Berhad.
"It will be a smart move if solar energy is developed alongside nuclear
energy being considered by the government because with the limited source of
uranium, solar and nuclear can complement each other to generate electricity for
the people's needs," he added.
-- BERNAMA
