| Source: http://seda.gov.my |
On 20th October 2013, Sustainable Energy Development
Authority of Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia) invited bloggers to join their first "SEDA Malaysia Open Day Bloggers Workshop" held at Berjaya Times
Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. SEDA Malaysia is a Government Agency under Ministry
of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KETTHA). The agency administers and manages the implementation of the feed-in tariff mechanism which is mandated
under the Renewable Energy Act 2011 (Act 725).
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| Source: Azham Vsvc Blog-azine |
SEDA Malaysia Open Day Bloggers Workshop aims to educate the
public on the need for alternative energy such as Solar, Biomass and Bio Gas
and reduce dependency on fossil fuels such as Coal and Gas. This program also
encourages greater public participation in the country's green growth and also
to improve their awareness on the benefits of renewable energy and other
sustainable practices. Bloggers' support and active participation throughout
the program is highly appreciated by SEDA Malaysia as we contribute to the
dissemination of information, awareness and concern with our social media
approaches.
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| The tentative of SEDA Malaysia Bloggers Open Day
Before we go any further, let me reintroduce SEDA
Malaysia to every one of you. SEDA Malaysia is the implementer of Feed-in
Tariff (FiT) program for the development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia.
Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) system obligates the Distribution Licensees
(DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to buy from renewable energy
producers the electricity produced from renewable resources (renewable energy
or “tenaga boleh diperbaharui”) and sets the FiT rates.
Under the law, the DLs will pay for renewable energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration. By guaranteeing access to the grid and setting a favourable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism would ensure that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies industries and also for individuals.
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| Dr. Wei-nee and Datin Badriyah during the workshop |
The
Cabinet has in principle agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity
bills which has been gazetted and collected from consumers. 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the energy mix.
Currently, 1% surcharge is imposed to all electricity consumption exceeding 300
kWh or their monthly bills cost more that RM 77 a month. This money
is channeled into the Renewable Energy Fund or RE Fund and
administered by SEDA Malaysia and used to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate.
If you want to know more about SEDA Malaysia and its role, log on to www.seda.gov.my for further reading.
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| Source: Azham Vsvc Blog-azine |
Are you aware of the 1% surcharge
on your monthly electricity bills? Well, if you are using more than RM 77 a
month then you are certainly contributing for a greener tomorrow because SEDA
Malaysia aims to promote sustainable energy measures as part of the solution
towards achieving energy security and autonomy.
We can no longer depend on fossil
fuels because our resources are depleting and sadly is, they are polluting the
earth as well. Now is the time for all of us to take a small but consistent
step towards green and sustainable energy. Sustainable energy resources include
biomass, bio gas, hydropower, geothermal, wind power, and solar energy. I am
sure that all of us are familiar with solar panels right?
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| Source: http://seda.gov.my |
And do you know that Suria KLCC
has the largest solar photo-voltaic cells installation on its rooftop? Well,
that is one great example on how Petronas gives back to the society and you can do so! Let me tell
you a simple step in serving for a better tomorrow.
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| Source: http://simplisolar.com |
Solar photo-voltaic (PV) cells convert light energy directly into electricity. It generates electricity in a clean, quiet and reliable way. Solar PV is often integrated in commercial building or residential houses as a roof, facade, skylight atrium and awning. It serves as a great sunlight converter that generates electricity and the energy is then bought by Tenaga Nasional Berhad if you are registered under SEDA Malaysia.
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| Source: http://simplisolar.com |
This is a great way for you to save up your expenses and help preserve the environment. Log on to http://seda.gov.my if you are interested in registering for Feed-in Tariff or getting to know about more renewable energy resources in Malaysia. I will see you in the next blog post, take care and God bless.
2 comments:
Ha, I like this. The idea of having solar power in each home. I have always been thinking that we Malaysians are wasting so much by ignoring the solar power. Whereas, we can easily get the supply from the sun here. Imagine how much you can save if you can install solar system at your house. You may need the electricity from TNB only during the rainy seasons. Bolehhh pergi haji cepat kan.
Psst : Adik, I've lost my phone in Kuching recently. But I am maintaining my number. If you are free, drop me a line in sms, ok.
Kak Aziela, betul tu...tenaga suria di Malaysia masih belum digunapakai secara meluas. Walaupun kosnya tinggi namun ianya akan banyak memberi menfaat untuk jangka masa panjang. Jika saya ada rumah sendiri nanti, saya juga akan apply untuk Feed-in Tariff ni akak....
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