The Perak state government is aggressively expanding its renewable energy (RE) sector to stimulate the economy, lower energy costs, and achieve long-term environmental sustainability.
Key Highlights:
- Leading Solar Capacity: Perak is currently one of the leaders in solar energy in Peninsular Malaysia, hosting 28 Large-Scale Solar (LSS) projects with a combined capacity of 1,441.3 megawatts.
- New Hydroelectric Investments: The state has secured RM102.32 million in investments for two small hydroelectric projects at Sungai Pulau (Hulu Perak) and Sungai Woh (Batang Padang), serving as catalysts for the state’s green agenda.
- Economic Benefits: These projects are creating jobs in construction, operations, and maintenance, while providing opportunities for local entrepreneurs and technical training for the community.
- Strategic Innovation: The state is implementing floating solar projects to utilize water surfaces without impacting agricultural land, and using hybrid solar-hydro systems to ensure a stable power grid, even at night.
- Community Impact: Citizens are encouraged to adopt rooftop solar systems to reduce electricity bills, aligning with the Perak Sejahtera 2030 vision to reduce reliance on coal and gas.