tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26549909818546948742024-03-13T20:15:23.784+08:00Mr. Azham VsvcAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.comBlogger1231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-13689923351486640282014-05-21T00:25:00.003+08:002014-05-21T00:25:29.206+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Taking the Green Road<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> I
go a really long way with SEDA Malaysia; it started back in October 2013 when
bloggers were gathered at Berjaya Times Square Hotels and Resorts on 20</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">
October for SEDA Malaysia Open Day Bloggers Workshop. It was the first time
that we sat face to face and were given explanation on sustainable energy
measures and energy efficiency effort in Malaysia and how they are being
implemented. We had almost zero knowledge about those things but SEDA Malaysia
officers helped us to disseminate information and how we go about educating the
public about it. I agreed to be a part of this mainly because I am an
environmentalist myself and I feel the need to be responsible to the Mother
Earth. In fact, I would want more people to be in the know and at least they want
to make some changes in daily activities. You can refer to <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-bloggers-workshop-2013.html">this link</a> for
further information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> Things get more exciting when SEDA
Malaysia invited the bloggers for a field trip to Fortune 11 Solar Farm in
Sepang Selangor. We were given explanation on how solar energy is garnered from
sun rays and how the solar farm works. It was impressive to be on site and to
see with our own eyes the vast area of solar farm that surely benefits the
environment and the company itself. Imagine getting near to those solar PV
panels that we only see on television or the internet and the opportunity to
ask questions for further clarification from the person in-charge.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">I truly enjoyed the field trip because I
gained beneficial knowledge about solar power and its importance for the
country’s renewable energy growth. You can click <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/12/seda-malaysia-fortune-11-solar-farm.html">this link</a> for further reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> On the same day, the bloggers were
brought to Negeri Sembilan to visit the Malaysia Palm Oil Mill Technology
Centre (POMTECH) in Labu. We witnessed the development of biogas and biomass
energy resources in order to fully utilize the energy generated from tree
parts, excess fruits or empty fruit branches. What is more impressive was to
see heavy machineries and big lorries carrying those resources to be processed
in the mill in order for renewable energy generation to happen. It gave me an
impression that Malaysia is getting ready to become a modern and developed country
by the year 2020. The visit to the palm oil mill made me feel secure because I
know that the country is no longer depending on fossil fuels and I really hope
that the development will continue. Please go to <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/12/seda-malaysia-palm-oil-mill-field-trip.html">this link</a> if you want to find
out more about the visit.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.cooltek.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #9800ff; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: small; line-height: 18.200000762939453px; text-decoration: none;">www.cooltek.org</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> On the 18</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> of January
2014, bloggers were brought to Melaka to visit Stephanie Mary Bacon’s cool
house, COOLTEK Home. The house is a model of an energy efficient residential
building that applies almost all of energy efficient measure and sustainable
energy effort. It is a house that generates electricity and Stephanie has been
making money by selling the energy generated to Tenaga Nasional Berhad. She has
been earning a steady passive income ever since she applies for and implemented
the Feed-in Tariff measurements at her home. It was interesting to learn that
the house is specifically built according to “green” specification whereby the
use of electricity is lesser than conventional houses in Malaysia. The trip to
her house showed me that an energy efficient house does exist and it can happen
if each one of us is willing to take part. You can log on to <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2014/01/seda-malaysia-cooltek-home-field-trip.html">this link</a> if you
want to find out more about COOLTEK Home.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #9800ff; line-height: 18.200000762939453px; text-decoration: none;">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> Then, we visited AUO Sunpower Sdn.
Bhd. in Alor Gajah Melaka to visit 40 acres of land occupied by world leader of
solar cell manufacturing. The company is one of the biggest supporters of
renewable energy and energy efficiency effort in the country and worldwide with
manufacturing and exportation of solar cells to be assembled as solar panels.
With 2,000 and more job opportunities provided by the company to the locals in
Malaysia, I am surely mesmerized with their concern to the economy of the
people working with them and also towards the country. This is what we are
looking for in future; better work opportunities and its beneficial effects to
the surrounding. Please refer to <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2014/01/seda-malaysia-auo-sunpower-site-visit.html">this link</a> if you want to have further reading
okay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> The last pit stop was at Kumpulan
Melaka Berhad Solar Farm, the first state government to own and operate its own
solar farm facilities in the country and I can tell you that they are reaping
the benefits. With the large area of solar farm, Melaka is serious about
becoming the first green technology state by the year 2020, leaving most other
states far behind. This is a great effort taken by Chief Minister Incorporated,
the owner of the solar farm to venture into green investments that benefits the
company. You can read more of this solar farm by clicking <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2014/01/seda-malaysia-kumpulan-melaka-berhad.html">this link</a>.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> All
of these field trips could not happen without the effort taken by SEDA Malaysia
in providing better dissemination of knowledge to the bloggers. The knowledge
will then be shared to the public for all of you to understand better of SEDA
Malaysia roles and importance in the country. </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">SEDA
Malaysia is the implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for development of
renewable energy in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Malaysia’s Feed-in
Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as
TenagaNasionalBerhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) with this year’s
addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy from renewable energy
producers the electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia
with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable energy supplied to the
electricity grid for a specific duration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> By having access to the
grid and setting a favorable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT
mechanism also ensures that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound
long-term investment for companies, industries and individuals. This can happen
very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the
producers of renewable energy through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass
and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> The Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">has
also agreed for the surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been
gazetted and collected from consumers. 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the
target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge
was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are
obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">This
money is channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA
Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate
electricity from renewable resources at homes or in industrial companies.
However, as of January 2014, this surcharge increases by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for
current electricity users. This increase will also affect the consumers in
Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with 1.6% of their
electricity bills for the first timeRM69.00 above<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>.</span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">Please
refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">for </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">more news and information about this
tariff. Thank you everyone for reading, take care and God bless you!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-64479522457267342032014-05-21T00:04:00.001+08:002014-05-21T00:04:54.415+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Quota Application Process<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> Hello
everyone! Today I would like to write about the quota application process for
solar PV for the individuals with the new queue system (NQS) in e-FiTsystem, in the interest of transparency and better opportunity for all house owners to
apply for solar </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">photovoltaic (PV).
Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia) introduces
the online e-FiT (Feed-in Tariff) with the New Queue System for applications
rolling in from 4 PM on May 2</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">, 2014 until 5 PM on May 12</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">,
2014. There is a total 8 MW quota for solar PV being made available in 2014 for
projects targeted to achieve commercial operation by the end of 2014. House
owners with landed, residential properties in Sabah, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
and Peninsular Malaysia are eligible to apply. The applications must be made by
registered solar PV service providers on behalf of interested home owners and
solar PV service providers must be registered with SEDA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> The application is to be done </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">via the online system, e-FiT with New Queue
System open for application from May 2</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> 2014 at 4 PM until May 12</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">
at 5 PM. Under the e-Fit with New Quota System, applicants via their appointed
solar PV providers are required to pay a processing free of RM 100 via credit
card upon submission of the applications. After the closing date on May 12</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">,
SEDA Malaysia will screen the applications for compliance. Applications which
pass through the screening process will be able to proceed to the next stage of
securing a queue number. On May 19</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> between 10 AM and 5 PM, the
appointed solar PV service providers will log into the e-FiT with New Quota
System to secure a queue number for their client’s application.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> This new system is introduced to
reduce processing time, as experienced with the previous e-FiT online system.
The heavy traffic has resulted in applicants having difficulties in accessing
the system. The e-FiT with NQS allows all applicants to submit their
applications and SEDA Malaysia will process all applications. The system will
assign the quota to the successful applicants based on their queue number until
quota is exhausted. This process will reduce heavy processing time out-front,
while quota is allotted at the back-end. The criteria for applications remain
the same and they are as listed below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">i.
Each applicant could only apply a maximum of 12 kW per residential unit
(address) and each applicant is limited to a maximum capacity of two
applications.</span></div>
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The application is only valid for installations on a residential unit under the
individual’s name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">iii.
Under the ultimate shareholding criteria, the applicant cannot exceed a total
shareholding of 5 MW of installed capacity of solar PV.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-timYuz2h1zw/U3t8Db_H2cI/AAAAAAAACRI/XKWqmW5Z2O4/s1600/bbb.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-timYuz2h1zw/U3t8Db_H2cI/AAAAAAAACRI/XKWqmW5Z2O4/s1600/bbb.PNG" height="304" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> The applicants who are successful in
the screening process will be notified by SEDA Malaysia via email so that their
appointed solar PV service provider can obtain their queue number between 10 AM
and 5 PM on May 19, 2014. The queue number will be issued through the e-FiT
with NQS on a first-come-first-serve basis. A step-by-step guide or online
tutorial is downloadable from SEDA Malaysia’s website, </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">.
The guide features screenshots of the various stages of application and would
be some assistance to applicants. The quota for individual solar PV applicants
will be assigned commencing May 20<sup>th</sup>, and successful FiA applicants
will be notified by email for them to pay the application fee and submit the
signed declaration form.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/v/t1.0-9/q77/s720x720/11523_618241418242818_2018440556_n.jpg?oh=ab3d407b6fe62a275c538d878393e664&oe=53B2AA4B&__gda__=1404671626_77040efe57f00664451aad9e5c388fa9" width="300" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> If there are not enough quota for
applicants even though they have secured a queue number, they will move up the
queue and the chances of securing quota in the future are improved for each
opening of quota as they move closer to the top of the queue. If the solar PV
system fails to achieve commercial operation by the end of this year, you need
to appeal to SEDA Malaysia in writing and provide justifications for extension
of time. While SEDA Malaysia may grant an extension of time, the FiT rate will degress
by 10% if commercial operation does not commence by December 21</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">st</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">,
2014.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> SEDA Malaysia is the implementer of
Feed-in Tariff program for development of renewable energy in Malaysia.</span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution
Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd.
(NUR) and Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB). FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia
with approval from KeTTHA. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">As of 2013, 1% surcharge was
imposed to all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are
obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund (KWTBB). However, as of January 2014, the surcharge increased to 1.6 and this
increase also affected the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time
from RM69.00 above.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> For more information on FiT
mechanism such as the guidelines, rules and regulations or the step-by-step
guide on this application, please refer to SEDA Malaysia’s website or visit their
offices at these addresses:</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1)
SEDA Malaysia Headquarter</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">GaleriaPjH,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Aras 9, Jalan P4W,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">PersiaranPerdana,
Presint 4,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">62100, Putrajaya
Malaysia.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Office : (03) 8870 5800<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Email : quota_release@seda.gov.my<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">Website : </span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">2) SEDA Malaysia
Low Energy Office<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Likas
Square Commercial Centre,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Unit
32, Level 1,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">LorongLikas
Square,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">JalanIstiadatLikas,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">88400,
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Office : (088) 252 101 / 251
462<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Please support sustainable energy
and energy efficiency <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>promoted by SEDA Malaysia by
spreading this news to everyone. That is all for today, take care and God
bless!</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-69877263324459787262014-05-20T23:38:00.001+08:002014-05-20T23:57:44.786+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Opening of Renewable Energy Quota<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://efit.seda.gov.my/?omaneg=00010100000001010101000100001000000010100001000110&id=1346" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">On Monday, 28<sup>th</sup> of April
2014, Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia)
announced a reminder for those who are interested to apply for the Feed-in
Approval (FiA) for renewable energy quota for projects located in Sabah and
Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">SEDA Malaysia is the
implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for Renewable Energy Development in
Malaysia a</span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">nd it has recently set up its Sabah
branch at Likas Square Commercial Centre, Kota Kinabalu to provide additional
support for renewable energy projects in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. You
can click <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2014/05/seda-malaysia-low-energy-office-seda.html">this link </a>for more information on SEDA Low Energy Office (SEDA LEO)
in Sabah and find out about its green energy features.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGwWuu1dsSg/UbyQ3puh1UI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/zs7GFV1kGuY/s320/Ongkili+3.jpg" height="320" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="267" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://legalandprudent.blogspot.com/2013/06/head-i-win-tail-you-lose.html">legalandprudent.blogspot.com/2013/06/head-i-win-tail-you-lose.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">According to the announcement made by
Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), YB Datuk Seri Panglima
Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili on 22</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> of April 2014, 2 MW of solar
photovoltaic (PV) with capacity up to 12 kW per application will be allocated
for the individuals whereas 5 MW for the non-individuals (with capacity above
425 kW up to 1 MW per application) for projects in Sabah and Wilayah
Persekutuan Labuan. These solar PV quotas are intended for projects that will
achieve commercial operation by the end of this year. There is also a separate
quota allocation of 5 MW solar PV for the community of Peninsular Malaysia,
Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. The limit per application for Community
Solar PV Quota is capped at 200 kW. There are three types of institutions
eligible under the Community Solar PV Quota and they are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">i)
Institutions of public education level such as primary school, secondary school
and missionary or independent schools (non-profit).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">ii)
Places of worships (registered with religious authority or local authority
approval such as mosques, churches and temples.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">iii)
Registered welfare homes such as orphanages, nursing homes, disable children’s
homes and old folk’s homes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://seda.gov.my/html/banner_17.gif" height="94" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">SEDA Malaysia would like to remind
that the solar PV quota for the individuals in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan
Labuan will be made available from 7 AM until 2 PM on 2</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> of May
2014 using the e-FiT online system. The system will immediately pre-allocate
quota upon </span><span style="line-height: 27.600000381469727px;">fulfilment</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> of the online requirements. Commencing 4 PM on 2</span></span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">
of May 2014, solar PV individual quota applications for projects in Sabah and
Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan could still be submitted via the e-Fit online
system. </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OkP1Wjl2kHQ/U3t6-9vIBRI/AAAAAAAACQk/w1iLRZNxEQ0/s1600/aaa.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OkP1Wjl2kHQ/U3t6-9vIBRI/AAAAAAAACQk/w1iLRZNxEQ0/s1600/aaa.PNG" height="403" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eyRH2hST9Ns/U3t6-3p0BjI/AAAAAAAACQo/WsFhFRbto9o/s1600/bbb.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eyRH2hST9Ns/U3t6-3p0BjI/AAAAAAAACQo/WsFhFRbto9o/s1600/bbb.PNG" height="304" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> This is a new method called the e-FiT with New Queue System. In this
method of application, the system will go through a new queuing system and
solar PV service providers are required to secure a queue number in the e-FiT
online system on the 19</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> of May 2014 starting from 10 AM until 5
PM. The quota will be allocated by the queue number assigned to each applicant.
The table in the following page provides a schedule of FiT quota release for
various RE resources and application methodologies for different regions.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> The application Feed-in
Approval by interested local community or industry players in Sabah and Wilayah
Persekutuan Labuan will definitely help to promote sustainable energy and
energy efficiency measures in the country. Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system
requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR
Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) and Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy from
renewable energy producers the electricity produced by them. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">As of
2013, 1% surcharge was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic
electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund (KWTBB) and administered by SEDA Malaysia. However, as of January
2014, the surcharge increased to 1.6 % and this increase also affected<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as
they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time from
RM69.00 above. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">for more news and information about this
tariff. Thank you everyone for reading, take care and God bless you!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-79457174552360748632014-05-20T23:05:00.000+08:002014-05-20T23:59:09.628+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Low Energy Office (SEDA LEO), Sabah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia
or SEDA Malaysia is serious about renewable energy and energy efficiency effort
in the country. As the implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for Renewable Energy
Development in Malaysia, SEDA has opened the first retrofitted energy efficient
government office in Sabah which demonstrates integration of energy efficient
measures and optimization to achieve cost-effective energy efficient solutions.
Located at Likas Square Commercial Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah this office has
the potential to achieve more than 40% energy savings on lighting and equipment
compared to conventional air-conditioned office building.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> With
a space of 1,182 square feet, the office known as SEDA Malaysia Low Energy
Office (SEDA LEO) becomes the trendsetter of energy efficiency prospects in
Eastern Malaysia. SEDA LEO is the exhibition platform for best practices and
appropriate technologies in efficient energy use and it aims to become a
reference for state government agencies, developers, contractors and building
services professionals to design energy efficient buildings. SEDA LEO
represents SEDA Malaysia’s commitment and continuous effort to push for sustainable
energy sector especially with a wider segment in Sabah. SEDA Malaysia is
committed to lead the way by providing examples on sustainable energy practices
and to share the knowledge on energy efficiency concept for building services
in Sabah. Here are the energy efficient features of SEDA LEO :</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1) Building Orientation:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The office has a correct orientation as the
windows are facing north and there is low heat gained from the sun light.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">2) Natural Day Lighting and Glazing:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Large window area and the glazing is clear glass
which allows ample diffuse daylight into the building and serves as a primary
source of lighting to save energy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Daylight is also much cooler than the direct
sunlight, thereby avoiding increased cooling load and avoiding excessive glare.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">3) Energy Efficient Interior Design:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The interior of the office is painted with light
color which helps to promote better reflection of light and less dependency on
artificial lighting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Work desk orientation is parallel with the windows
to avoid or minimize glare problems.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">4) Space Planning:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Frequently-used working area such as officer’s
work stations are located near the windows to fully utilized daylight and save
energy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Areas such as meeting room, store and ICT services
room are positioned at the inner part of the office.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The layout provides more conducive environment to
improve motivation and reduce stress at the same time.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">5) Efficient Distribution of Cooling System:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The ducting for distribution of cooling system was
revamped in the office to prepare a balanced and efficient air conditioning
distribution for the human comfort.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">6) Energy Efficient Lighting System:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-High efficiency lighting T5 fluorescent tube with
electronic ballast and LED lights are used with innovative lighting control.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Lighting intensity level design is according to </span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; line-height: 115%;">MS1525:2007 Code of Practise Use of Energy
Efficiency & Renewable Energy for Non-residential Buildings</i><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> (300-400
lux level for office).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Lighting power density is within 5-6 Watt compared
with conventional design 12-20 Watt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">7) Intelligent Lighting System Controller:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Combination of photocell sensors and occupancy
sensor automatically control lighting switches when areas are not occupied.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Day light photocell sensors (day light system) is
deployed at the perimeter of the room to control switching of the light fitting
for the purpose of energy savings.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">8) Energy Efficient Office Equipments:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The equipments used at SEDA LEO provide energy
saving and improved working condition as compared to conventional equipments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Some examples are 5-star rated energy efficient
appliances such as laptops to reduce electricity consumption and operational
cost of SEDA LEO.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">9) Online Energy and Power Monitoring System:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The system provides a platform to monitor and
record the total energy consumption of lighting system, office appliances and
general equipment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The total energy recorded is displayed in
real-time and in situ, additionally these data can be remotely accessed via the
internet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">10) Low Energy ICT Network System:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-The office fully deploys wireless network
technology for integrated low energy ICT system.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> Estimated
annual energy saving is 9,660 kWh which accounted about RM 3,800 annually with
payback period of 3.4 years can be gained by SEDA LEO. However, additional 6.8%
of the capital cost of retrofitting the office is required but the contribution
to the environment is truly priceless. You can visit SEDA LEO office and
experience these features yourself and perhaps, you can talk to the person-in
charge as well if you are interested in retrofitting your own energy efficient
building. Let us revisit SEDA Malaysia roles in implementing the FiT-in Tariff
as part of the sustainable energy and energy efficiency effort in the country as taken from </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 27.600000381469727px;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a>.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.sedamalaysia.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in
Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as
Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) with this year’s
addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy electricity from independent
renewable energy producers. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval
from KeTTHA.By having access to the grid and setting a favorable price per unit
of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy
becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies, industries and
individuals. This can happen </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">easily if
consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of
renewable energy through solar PV, small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their
homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> The Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">has
also agreed for the surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been
gazetted and collected from consumers. 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the
target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge
was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are
obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><img src="http://www.nusolar.com.my/images/leftpic-fitseda.jpg" height="275" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.nusolar.com.my/images/leftpic-fitseda.jpg">www.nusolar.com.my/images/leftpic-fitseda.jpg</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> This
money is channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund (KWTBB) and administered by
SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who
generate electricity from renewable resources at homes or in industrial
companies. However, as of January 2014, this surcharge has been increased to 1.6 % . This increase will also affect the
consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with 1.6%
of their electricity bills for the first time from RM69.00 above. Please refer
to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">for more news and information about this
tariff. Thank you everyone for reading, take care and God bless you!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-13760819080108964692014-03-31T23:35:00.000+08:002014-04-11T11:41:35.843+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Feed-in Tariff Application<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="280" src="https://efit.seda.gov.my/?omaneg=00010100000001010101000100001000000010100001000110&id=1346" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Hello
everyone! Are you excited about renewable energy and energy efficiency effort
in Malaysia? I am thrilled to see the positive growth that Malaysia has
undertaken in order to avoid being solely dependent on fossil fuels to generate
electricity. Let us get to know the steps for interested personnel in the
country who would like to generate renewable energy and sell it out to
Distribution Licencees (DLs) such as TNB, Nur and SESB in order to generate passive income.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> SEDA Malaysia is the implementer of Feed-in Tariff
program for development of renewable energy in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ql-TM9OTVNY/UzmJ3IoREWI/AAAAAAAACOY/AG5j8YbTQ5M/s1600/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ql-TM9OTVNY/UzmJ3IoREWI/AAAAAAAACOY/AG5j8YbTQ5M/s1600/Capture.PNG" height="88" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">First of all, individuals or
corporate sectors that are interested in installing solar PV system must
contact PV service provider and get the provider to do the installation and
help you apply for the Feed-in Approval. Directory for PV service providers can
be obtained from </span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<b>> Directory > click on RE Industry
Directory</b>. There are over 100 PV service providers in Malaysia ready to
assist you so be sure to survey for price comparison and check on their past
projects and experiences in this industry. Proven track record, accountability
and reliability are very important indicators to ensure the quality and
durability of the PV system installation.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6vQuxI4KI4/UthuG6JRedI/AAAAAAAAEEY/cgfX4gDPfNc/s400/FIT+rate.png" height="357" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://weirdbella.blogspot.com/">weirdbella.blogspot.com/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">There are certain criteria for the
individuals interested in applying for the Feed-in Tariff mechanism:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-Malaysian
citizen aged 21 years and above</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-Ownership
of the landed property with evidence to prove relationship between leaser and
leasee</span></div>
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individual is limited to two applications</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-Each
application should not exceed 12kW installation capacity and must have
different address.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Complete
the eligible criteria found in </span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 150%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">
under <b>Feed-in Tariff > How to Become
a Feed-in Tariff Approval Holder > Solar PV Installations <72kw b="">If
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-A
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">- Copy of documents proving the Applicant’s
ownership of the site, or other conditional or unconditional rights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-Copy
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-Copy
of wireman certificate(s) issued by the Energy Commission to the Qualified
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of certificate in solar photovoltaic system design from any institution
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">There
are some administration fees imposed upon application. Total application fee
for a 4 kW installation capacities is RM 310 for application made through
manual submission and RM 200 for application through electronic delivery.
Payment can be made through online transfer or cheque payable to SEDA
Malaysia’s account.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution
Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd.
(NUR) with this year’s addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy
from renewable energy producers the electricity produced by them. FiT rates are
set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable
energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">By having access to the grid and setting a favorable price per
unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy
becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies, industries and
individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA
Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels,
small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ahmadfaizal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SEDA-Malaysia-Official-Website.jpg" height="228" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://ahmadfaizal.com/2013/11/27/apa-kaitan-feed-in-tariff-fit-dan-fund-dengan-bil-elektrik-rumah-kita/">ahmadfaizal.com/2013/11/27/apa-kaitan-feed-in-tariff-fit-dan-fund-dengan-bil-elektrik-rumah-kita/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">The
Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">has also agreed for the surcharge on
consumers’ electricity bills that has been gazetted and collected from
consumers. 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable
energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge was imposed on all electricity
customers and domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the
surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">if their monthly electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a
month. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="RE fund 1 peratus Apa kaitan Feed in Tariff (FiT) dan RE Fund dengan bil elektrik rumah kita? " src="http://ahmadfaizal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/RE-fund-1-peratus.png" height="224" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://ahmadfaizal.com/2013/11/27/apa-kaitan-feed-in-tariff-fit-dan-fund-dengan-bil-elektrik-rumah-kita/">ahmadfaizal.com/2013/11/27/apa-kaitan-feed-in-tariff-fit-dan-fund-dengan-bil-elektrik-rumah-kita/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">This money is channelled into the
Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium
Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable
resources at homes or in industrial companies. However, as of January 2014,
this surcharge increases by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users.
This increase will also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan
Labuan as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first
time. </span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">for more </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">news and information about this
tariff. Take care and God bless, I will see you later!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-64142353669203880442014-03-31T23:10:00.000+08:002014-04-11T11:36:47.572+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Energy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.fluorescentsquid.com/ver1/uploads/images/kettha/kettha.jpg" height="294" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.fluorescentsquid.com/ver1/">www.fluorescentsquid.com/ver1/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">Hello
everyone and welcome to </span><a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">
where I will keep all of you updated with the information required for
renewable energy and energy efficiency effort in Malaysia. The Ministry of
Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) together with Sustainable Energy
Development Authority (SEDA Malaysia) have worked hand in hand to promote the
awareness and raise public concerns on the needs to discover the potential of
renewable energy and the benefits of energy efficiency in the country.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/CarbonEmissions.jpg" height="265" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/03/29/1791811/bombshell-imf-study-united-sates-is-worlds-number-one-fossil-fuel-subsidizer/">thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/03/29/1791811/bombshell-imf-study-united-sates-is-worlds-number-one-fossil-fuel-subsidizer/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Renewable energy & sustainable measures are important
to the country because depleting fossil fuel sources such as oil, can last for only
11.8 years and natural gas for another 39.4 years. Energy is the cornerstone of
any country’s economy thus energy security is a very important issue which must
be managed well so renewable energy will eventually become the answer to our
quest for greener energy growth and secure our economy development in the long
run.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/ladfeamir.com/wp-content/uploads/image/benefits-of-renewable-energy-feed-in-tariffs.jpg?resize=400%2C400" height="400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://ladfeamir.com/2013/12/27/pentingnya-feed-in-tariff-fit-di-malaysia/">ladfeamir.com/2013/12/27/pentingnya-feed-in-tariff-fit-di-malaysia/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Renewable energy provides an alternative to fossil
fuels that can reduce environmental issues, creates more job opportunities as
well as a long-term, secure and locally-produced energy supply to fuel the
economy. Feed-in Tariff (FiT) is among the most effective policy instrument to
encourage the development of renewable energy in a country. A Feed-in Tariff is
simply a guaranteed price established for anyone who wants to sell renewable
electricity to the grid and acts as a guarantee that they will have access to
the grid to do so. The tariff is set so that a modest profit is ensured and
unleashes the collective capital resources of the entire province, state or
country to be part of the transition to renewable energy.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.viridis-asia.net/uploads/9/3/4/0/9340524/9370886_orig.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.viridis-asia.net/what-is-feed-in-tariff-fit.html">www.viridis-asia.net/what-is-feed-in-tariff-fit.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The Malaysian government has approved the
implementation of Feed-in Tariff Mechanism in Malaysia when Renewable Energy
Act 2011 (Act 725) was enforced on December 1</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">st</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> 2011 aimed to
promote the deployment of renewable energy such as photovoltaic, biomass,
biogas and small hydro in the country’s energy mix. SEDA Malaysia is the
implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for development of renewable energy in
Malaysia.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ohcikgu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/konsep-FiT.jpg" height="299" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://ohcikgu.com/2013/10/29/seda-malaysia-open-day-blogger-workshop-2013/">ohcikgu.com/2013/10/29/seda-malaysia-open-day-blogger-workshop-2013/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) system requires the Distribution
Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd.
(NUR) with this year’s addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy
from renewable energy producers the electricity produced by them. FiT rates are
set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable
energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.solarmalaysia.com.my/images/img287.jpg" height="129" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.solarmalaysia.com.my/aboutfit.php">www.solarmalaysia.com.my/aboutfit.php</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">By having access to the grid and setting a favorable price per
unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy
becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies, industries and
individuals. This can happen if consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as
one of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels, small hydro
power, biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.fit-seda-malaysia.com/images/TNB%20logo.jpg" height="282" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.fit-seda-malaysia.com/Homeowners1.html">www.fit-seda-malaysia.com/Homeowners1.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The basic concept of FiT mechanism is that the
Distribution Licencees (DLs) pay the Feed-in Approval Holder (FiAH) for
renewable energy that is generated and supplied to electricity grid on a
premium tariff. A meter will be installed to record the amount of renewable
energy produced by the system and passed to the main electricity grid. The
energy generated from both conventional and renewable resources will be
distributed to all electricity consumers as usual and DLs will credit the
payment of the total electricity generated and supplied into the FiAH’s bank
account. DLs will claim the money used to pay FiAH from the Renewable Energy
Fund and that is actually the collection of 1.6% contribution from electricity
consumers’ monthly bill.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPCVmlPCKp0/UIYqKWQwaHI/AAAAAAAAAFA/i2to-J2hhCc/s1600/GCPV+pic.png" style="background-color: transparent; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://renewablekinabalu.blogspot.com/2012/11/malaysia-solar-energy-feed-in-tariff_12.html">renewablekinabalu.blogspot.com/2012/11/malaysia-solar-energy-feed-in-tariff_12.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">The
Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">has also agreed for the surcharge on
consumers’ electricity bills that has been gazetted and collected from
consumers. 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable
energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge was imposed on all electricity
customers and domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the
surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">if their monthly electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a
month. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="281" src="https://efit.seda.gov.my/?omaneg=00010100000001010101000100001000000010100001000110&id=1346" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">This money is channelled into the
Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium
Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable
resources at homes or in industrial companies. However, as of January 2014,
this surcharge increases by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users.
This increase will also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan
Labuan as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first
time. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">for more news and information about this
tariff.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.solarmalaysia.com.my/images/cw.jpg" height="266" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.solarmalaysia.com.my/aboutfit.php">www.solarmalaysia.com.my/aboutfit.php</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">The most common ways to generate
renewable energy is by installing solar photovoltaic modules (solar PV) as the
sun produces an abundant source of clean energy. This energy will then be
converted into electricity by using solar PV technology that will help to
reduce carbon footprint and provide a source of passive income through payments
from the feed-in tariff. Before investing in a solar PV system, you need to
check the following:</span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Is the roof tilting less than
15 degrees?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Solar
PV modules need maximum exposure to the sun and the roof should not tilt more
than 15 degrees for countries lying along the equator as PV can lose nearly
half of its potential energy yield.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Will trees or buildings cast a
shadow over the solar PV modules?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Parts
of a PV module should not be under the shade as the amount of electricity
generated will be reduced.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;"> </span></div>
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<b style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Is your roof structurally
sound?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It
needs to take the extra weight of the solar PV modules together with the
mounting structure.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lTBp0sh4B-0/UGUOEz4hz8I/AAAAAAAADUY/VUr7LSPTKrY/s1600/residential-solar-rooftop-array600.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.solarpowerbuzzmedia.com/">www.solarpowerbuzzmedia.com/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Before installation, make sure that
you are registered with SEDA Malaysia and secure the feed-in tariff quota. FiT
rate also depends on the capacity of your PV system and the year when the
system achieves commercial operation. You can get the latest FiT and bonus rate
at </span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 150%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">
and do not forget to apply for the quota if you are interested. Take care and
God bless.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-34999521414337710702014-03-31T21:56:00.000+08:002014-04-11T11:30:40.227+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Feed-in Tariff Future in Malaysia<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://faqsmalaysia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/malaysia-electricity-price-hike-770x432.jpg" height="355" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Source: <a href="http://faqsmalaysia.com/electricity-price-hike/">faqsmalaysia.com/electricity-price-hike/</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;"> Salam
everyone, how are you doing so far? What about energy efficiency effort and
tips that I have told you last month? Did it do any good to your monthly
electricity bill? I hope that all of you can reap the benefits, lessen the use
of energy at home and therefore save up your pocket money. Today, I would like
to write about Feed-in Tariff (FiT) future in Malaysia. I know that some of you
are still unclear about FiT and its contribution in making Malaysia a greener
and much more energy efficient country.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://scontent-a-kul.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/p180x540/1620462_618240858242874_1034907184_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;"> Today, we can clearly see that
Malaysia is all set to join other countries that pay for renewable
energy-generated electricity that is fed into the national grid. However, the
approach has always been cautious by the implementation of a quota system that
controls how much the feed-in tariff scheme taken in every year. This is
intended to avoid premature cuts in promised tariff rates and making the public
furious about it.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-__3bSDpj34Q/UrmrZB0Xh_I/AAAAAAAAHy0/eS-pZYpMIfc/s640/SEDA+logo600x200.jpg" height="248" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.thegreenmechanics.com/2013/12/seda-responded-to-concerns-raised-on.html">www.thegreenmechanics.com/2013/12/seda-responded-to-concerns-raised-on.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> SEDA Malaysia is a statutory body formed under the
Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726] and functioned to
administer and manage the implementation of the feed-in tariff mechanism which
is mandated under the Renewable Energy Act 2011 [Act 725]. SEDA Malaysia’s
roles are clearly stated in the SEDA Act 2011, and are also responsible to
spearhead the development of RE industry in Malaysia. SEDA Malaysia is the
implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for development of renewable energy in
Malaysia.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.therakyatpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tenaga-nasional.jpg" height="210" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2013/12/02/electricity-tariff-shoots-up-15-from-jan-1-2014/">www.therakyatpost.com/news/2013/12/02/electricity-tariff-shoots-up-15-from-jan-1-2014/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> It raises a question of whether Malaysia’s feed-in
tariff mechanism is designed well enough to fully unlock the potential of
renewable energy abundance in the country. For your information, </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution
Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd.
(NUR) with this year’s addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy
from renewable energy producers the electricity produced by them. FiT rates are
set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable
energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b58yQ-q2oAQ/Uzlw0mvxLWI/AAAAAAAACNE/n8jY5qMyLbc/s1600/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b58yQ-q2oAQ/Uzlw0mvxLWI/AAAAAAAACNE/n8jY5qMyLbc/s1600/Capture.PNG" height="228" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> By having access to the grid and setting a </span><span style="line-height: 36px;">favourable</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> price per
unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy
becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies, industries and
individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA
Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels,
small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpHEptt6Ivk/Uzlwzxf3NjI/AAAAAAAACNU/zkBeBcXsRMg/s1600/Capture+%25282%2529.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpHEptt6Ivk/Uzlwzxf3NjI/AAAAAAAACNU/zkBeBcXsRMg/s1600/Capture+%25282%2529.PNG" height="301" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.tnb.com.my/residential/pricing-and-tariff/tariff-rates.html">www.tnb.com.my/residential/pricing-and-tariff/tariff-rates.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> The
Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">has also agreed for the surcharge on
consumers’ electricity bills that has been gazetted and collected from
consumers. 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable
energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge was imposed on all electricity
customers and domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the
surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">if their monthly electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a
month.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.whb.my/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/NST-20.3-2.jpg" height="384" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.whb.my/lawatan-seda-malaysia/">www.whb.my/lawatan-seda-malaysia/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> This money is channelled into the
Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium
Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable
resources at homes or in industrial companies. However, as of January 2014,
this surcharge increases by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users.
This increase will also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan
Labuan as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first
time. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">for more news and information about this
tariff.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="THe Star 20.3-3" src="http://www.whb.my/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/THe-Star-20.3-3.jpg" height="312" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.whb.my/lawatan-seda-malaysia/">www.whb.my/lawatan-seda-malaysia/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Renewable energy and energy efficiency effort
promoted by SEDA Malaysia and the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and
Water (KeTTHA) aims to create a host of spin-off benefits including:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-Savings of RM 2.1 billion in external costs to
mitigate carbon dioxide emissions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-At least RM 19 billion in loan values for
renewable energy projects</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-RM 70 billion revenue from renewable energy power</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-RM 1.75 billion in tax income to the government
and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">-52,000 jobs to construct, operate and maintain
renewable energy power plants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Source: Green Purchasing Asia, June 2011).</span><span style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/q79/s720x720/1604661_618239764909650_460992066_n.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 150%; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;" width="300" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Apart from that, producers
like you can generate your own income by installing solar panels at homes or
office buildings. Corporate sectors can set up small hydro powers, biomass and
biogas plants at their land to sell the energy produced to Distribution
Licensees and gain money. Companies out there are also gaining benefits such as
power producers, solar photovoltaic cells manufacturers, distributors and
installers, palm oil plantations set up to make money from empty fruit
branches, logistic providers, bankers and insurers, training institutions and
trainees, consultants and even higher institutions that conduct research and
development effort.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/p180x540/1509004_618241634909463_1048130130_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;">There will always be a
bright future for renewable energy and energy efficiency effort in Malaysia,
along with improvements and better ways to accommodate both users and providers
out there. What is needed right now is for us to take that small but consistent
step in making this happen. That is all for today and I will see you in my next
blog post, take care and God bless!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-84241759843852999122014-02-27T20:00:00.000+08:002014-04-01T10:30:30.929+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Energy Saving Tips and Purchasing Guide<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Taking energy saving out of the dark ages" src="http://www.greenbiz.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/wide_large/20120521socketplugs.jpg" height="300" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2012/05/21/taking-energy-saving-out-dark-ages">greenbiz.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Assalamualaikum to my loyal blog
readers; thank you for having the concern and conscience to save energy and use
energy efficiently as that is what brings you here, congratulations! Have you
had any changes in the amount of electricity bills so far due to the adjustment
you made to your life? I hope that all of you are benefiting from the steps and
measurements provided on my blog. Alhamdulillah, my very own housemates at my
apartment are also taking part in using electrical energy efficiently because
more and more people are concerned with unnecessary pocket money being wasted
on a daily basis. The tips here are provided by SEDA Malaysia, the </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">implementer of the Feed-in
Tariff program for the development of renewable energy effort in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.earthtechling.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/appliances-stainless-steel-lg2.jpg" height="370" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://earthtechling.com/">http://earthtechling.com/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Today I would like to elaborate on
energy saving tips that you can apply at your house and the purchasing guides
that follows. Remember that purchasing and maintaining the condition of
electrical appliances at your house play equal roles in helping you save up
your monthly bills. Perhaps while you are reading this, look around your house
for the signs of energy wastage and try to control it.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Refrigerator and
freezer:</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://homeappliances.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/fridge-freezer.jpg" height="400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="219" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://homeappliances.wordpress.com/category/refrigerators/page/2/">homeappliances.wordpress.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Both
equipments are used throughout the year and they are considered the most
expensive items to run in the kitchen. Therefore they have the most energy
saving potential. The reduced energy bill for a new energy efficient
refrigerator or freezer would usually compensate the cost of replacement of an
old and inefficient one.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">You
should be informed that an upright freezer uses more energy compared to a chest
freezer. On average the electricity bill for a chest freezer will be about RM
10 per month compared to RM 14 per month for an upright freezer. When leaving
for a holiday, be sure to empty and clean the refrigerator so that you can
switch it off and leave the door open. For those who have kids at home, inform
them that they should not open the refrigerator frequently and leave the door
open for a long time. If the temperature of the freezer or refrigerator is
correctly adjusted, a saving of 60kWh per year equivalent to RM 13 per year can
be obtained.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Kettle:</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://images.kaleidoscope.co.uk/is/image/OttoUK/cloudzoom/Breville-Colour-Change-Kettle-VKJ366~38E537FRSP.jpg" height="400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.kaleidoscope.co.uk/products/Breville-Colour-Change-Kettle-VKJ366/_/A-38E537_">www.kaleidoscope.co.uk</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Electric
kettle is cost-saving equipment as it uses less electricity compared to boiling
water in a traditional kettle on an electric hotplate. This is because, the
heating element in an electric kettle is placed directly in the water to be
boiled so heat loss is avoided. You can also use gas stove to boil water
because gas is cheaper and more energy efficient. You must choose appropriate
electric kettle size for your household because the bigger the size, the longer
the time takes to boil water. You must check and clean the heating element
regularly so that you can reduce energy consumption in the long run.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Oven and microwave
oven:</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/91/88/17/918817a1e2eda185f0b05e98ce6db1f4.jpg" height="300" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source:<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/236439049160978146/">/www.pinterest.com/pin/236439049160978146/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The
traditional oven is a heavy energy consumer so it has to be utilized in the
best possible way. Alternatively you should consider a microwave oven if it can
fulfill your cooking requirements. It is definitely efficient, simple to
operate and saves energy. Microwave oven saves up to 75% of energy for cooking
compared to a conventional electric oven because of its lower power demand and
quicker cooking time. They are also useful for heating or re-heating food
quickly and can save up to 10-25%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">You
need to thaw frozen food before cooking as this will save energy and can ensure
that your food is cooked evenly. You must plan your meals and cook several
dishes at one go because you can save up to 60% of electricity if you are using
electric stove. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Cooker hoods:</span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.premierrange.co.uk/images/h77-9-10-700.jpg" height="256" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/90cm-Truly-Curved-Black-Glass-Curved-Cooker-Hood-H77-9B-/220746590060">www.ebay.co.uk</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Cooker
hoods do not cost much to run but they will extract heated air out of the house
quickly. Turn them off as soon as the job is done and choose energy efficient
cooker hoods. Efficient cooker hood that uses high performance motor will save
more energy and lasts longer.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Water heater:</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://triokaden.com/webshaper/pcm/pictures/p-water-heater/WATER-HEATER-TIH-933_1.jpg" height="241" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://triokaden.com/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=13">triokaden.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">There
are two types of electric water heaters namely instant water heaters and
storage water heaters. Instant water heaters heat water as it is used while a
storage type of heaters store heated water for later use and tend to waste
energy. You must choose instant water heater because it consumes less energy
and switch off the heater after use. It could be better if you can opt for solar
storage water heaters that do not consume electrical energy at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Encourage
your family members to have quick showers instead of baths because less hot
water is used. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Washing machine:</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01697/p_washing-machine_1697696c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/greenproperty/7948751/Green-property-hot-fill-washing-machines.html">www.telegraph.co.uk</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">A
washing machine is a must-have electrical appliance to alleviate house chores.
Selecting the right size and appropriate features will definitely help to save
your money. Top loading automatic washing machine consumes less energy than the
front loading automatic machine. Make sure that you wash your clothes at full load
as it can help save water and energy at the same time. Use optimum temperature
setting and avoid hot washing cycle if possible.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Iron: <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://newsroom.electrolux.com/uk/wp-content/common/photos_uk/aeg-5safety-iron-phantom-black.jpg" height="332" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://newsroom.electrolux.com/uk/2012/05/10/aeg-5safety-steam-iron-lands-a-which-best-buy/">newsroom.electrolux.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">An
electric iron can be an “energy guzzler” if it is not used optimally as it has
a demand load of 1000 Watts. You should be aware that a steam iron consumes
more energy than dry iron. A lighter iron will heat up quicker and use less
energy while a heavy iron takes longer time to heat up. To save up electricity,
please iron low temperature fabrics first to reduce the warm-up time and switch
the iron off before finishing the last garment. Iron large batches of clothing
at the same time to avoid wasting energy in reheating.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://seda.gov.my/?omaneg=00010100000001010101000100001000000010100001000110&id=233" height="320" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="315" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">SEDA
Malaysia aims to disseminate as many information regarding energy efficiency
and sustainable energy effort in Malaysia. Most of you realize that you can
generate side income if you are registered under the Feed-in Tariff program and
this is done by producing your own electricity at home. Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees
(DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) with this year's</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy from renewable
energy producers the electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA
Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable energy
supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration. By having access to
the grid and setting a favorable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT
mechanism also ensures that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound
long-term investment for companies, industries and individuals. This can happen
very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the
producers of renewable energy through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass
and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.justundi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Parliment-Front.jpg" height="266" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.justundi.com/?page_id=2">http://www.justundi.com/?page_id=2</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">The Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">has
also agreed for the surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been
gazetted and collected from consumers. The <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As
of 2013, 1% surcharge was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic
electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff
rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at
homes or in industrial companies. However, as of January 2014, this surcharge increases
by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will also
affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are
charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. </span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">Please refer
to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">for more </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">news and information about this
tariff. Thank you for reading this blog post and I will see you soon
insyaallah. Take care and God bless.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-43666063191046994662014-02-27T13:30:00.000+08:002014-02-27T13:30:03.777+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Efficient Electrical Appliances<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9CDIhn1ttJo/UpZ81kiyXWI/AAAAAAAAB4M/u7nYzh4LWE0/s640/sedaroof.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">http://www.seda.gov.my/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Assalamualaikum and
a very good day everyone! Alhamdulillah I am happy to have been given the
chance to share to you about SEDA Malaysia and its role in promoting energy
efficiency effort in Malaysia. Let me talk to you about buying efficient
electrical appliances because this will definitely help to lower down the
amount of electricity you use at your house. Before we begin, let me kindly
remind you that this message is brought to you by SEDA Malaysia, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">the implementer of the Feed-in
Tariff program for the development of renewable energy effort in Malaysia</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="web site icons realvista electrical appliances" height="276" src="http://www.iconshock.com/img/web-site-%20icons-realvista-electrical_appliances.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.iconshock.com/gadgets-icons/">http://www.iconshock.com/gadgets-icons/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Buying new appliances for the house
is definitely challenging but exciting, especially for the </span><span style="line-height: 27.600000381469727px;">newly-weds</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> when they
are moving out to their own space. It is seriously important that you choose
the right size of refrigerator, air conditioning equipment, water heaters,
television and vacuum cleaners despite the amount of money you have. They are
not just about the brand, the </span><span style="line-height: 27.600000381469727px;">colour</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">, the function or anything else but you must
also consider the right size. Large size equipments consume more energy and
that is why your electricity bill can go really high without you noticing.</span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="338" src="http://www.teamhomemissions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Household-Appliances.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.teamhomemissions.com/tips-for-choosing-home-appliances.html">teamhomemissions.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">When buying new appliances, be sure
to make several comparisons based on their size, energy usage and definitely
pricing. It is not worth it to buy a washing machine with 11 kg of load if
there are only two of you in the house, so make the right choices! It is
important that equipment is selected on the basis of “total cost” of purchasing
and operation cost for the equipment so that you can get the best “value-for-money”.</span></div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="332" src="http://fanstory.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Home-Appliance-Insurance-Is-Great-Value.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://fanstory.org/tag/refrigerator">http://fanstory.org/tag/refrigerator</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The cost of electricity used by an
appliance over its working life often exceeds the purchase price of the
appliance. Hence, when purchasing an equipment you must consider the “total
cost” of owning the equipment. The energy cost savings for efficient equipment
(which may be more expensive) over their life cycle can be more than the extra
cost of purchase. </span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fLkoyBLdguQ/Uw6jy9_1IuI/AAAAAAAACMs/_olldemm6Fk/s1600/Sample+Chart.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fLkoyBLdguQ/Uw6jy9_1IuI/AAAAAAAACMs/_olldemm6Fk/s1600/Sample+Chart.PNG" height="251" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source:<a href="http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led%20comp%20chart.html">www.designrecycleinc.com/led%20comp%20chart.html</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">When buying new
electrical equipment, you must look for energy labels as well. Energy label
shows energy efficiency rating of equipment and helps you make a wise choice
when buying the equipment. In Malaysia, the energy labeling system for
household electrical equipments has been established under the supervision of
the Energy Commission with cooperation from SIRIM since 2005.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="http://www.standardsusers.org/mysr/images/stories/energy%20star%20label.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.standardsusers.org/mysr/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=37&Itemid=68">www.standardsusers.org</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The least energy efficient products
are labeled with “One Star” while the most efficient products are graded “Five
Stars”. The “Star” rating for each model is indicated in the comparative label.
An Endorsement label will be issued by the Energy Commission for products with
the approved “Five Star” rating. These labels would be affixed on energy
efficient products by the manufacturers.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://archives.thestar.com.my/archives/2011/9/20/lifefocus/f_02energyChart.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/story.aspx/?file=%2f2011%2f9%2f20%2flifefocus%2f9075953&sec=lifefocus">thestar.com.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">As
I am typing this out to you, I am also learning new things because I have never
realized about the “Star” rating. Next time I am going to buy my own electrical
equipment, I will make sure that I check out the ratings first so that I can
use the energy efficiently. The energy </span><span style="line-height: 27.600000381469727px;">labelling</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> will also help to give us the
information needed in making purchasing decisions so that we can save money. In
fact, energy performance of some electrical equipment can be checked at the
nameplate. Air conditioners have Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) that indicates
the conversion efficiency of the equipment. EER for an air conditioner denotes
the ratio of the cooling capacity to the power input (watt). You should choose
the right capacity as larger capacity consumes more energy. </span></span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eoGjqbzaoX4/UuuugR4wFzI/AAAAAAAACMM/WNyRRMVmj-Y/s640/New+Electricity+Tariffs.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">http://www.seda.gov.my/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Using the energy efficiently is a
very important step in ensuring a greener and more sustainable future for our world.
SEDA Malaysia has a very firm belief in making this happen and that is why they
also implement the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism. Malaysia’s
Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) with this </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">year's </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">addition
of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy from renewable energy producers the
electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval
from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable energy supplied to the electricity
grid for a specific duration. By having access to the grid and setting a
favorable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures
that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for
companies, industries and individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers
are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy
through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or
private lands.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="251" src="http://www.malaysia-maps.com/images/map-malaysia600.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.malaysia-maps.com/">http://www.malaysia-maps.com/</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">The Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">has
also agreed for the surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been
gazetted and collected from consumers. The 1% surcharge is needed to achieve
the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1%
surcharge was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity
consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff
rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at
homes, plant or farm. However, as of January 2014, this surcharge increases by
0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will also affect
the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with
1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more news and information about this
tariff.Okay everyone, that is all for now. Thank you and God bless.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-24299747217989447432014-02-26T20:00:00.000+08:002014-02-26T20:00:03.104+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Energy Efficient Home<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.dailyenergyreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/modular-home-designs-300x225.jpg" height="300" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.dailyenergyreport.com/making-modular-homes-more-energy-efficient/">dailyenergyreport.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Hello
everyone! How are you? Have you started to apply some of the measures to save
electricity at your home after reading my previous blog post? If so, I must
congratulate you for bravely wanting to change your lifestyle and helping to
cool down the earth’s temperature. A big round of applause to you and please
help me to virtually pat your shoulders, bravo! Alright, now I would like to
add on about “Energy Efficient Home” and this blog post is related to my
previous write up.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/p180x540/1522219_601132923287001_194145291_n.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">We all
know that electricity is the main source of energy used at home. While you are
gaining benefit for the ease of life contributed by electrical appliances, you
must also set in mind that you should not use electricity excessively. Using
energy efficiently saves your money and it will protect our dear Mother Earth
from harmful effects of global warming and natural disasters. The need to
protect the environment must be inculcated within the hearts and souls of our
future generations because we must act now. Today, I will tell you how you can
have lower electricity bills and do your part for the environment. You should
keep in mind that most homes are able to easily reduce 10% of their electricity
consumption without sacrificing your comfort level.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.agrion.org/upload/image/stevie/green-building%20(1).jpg" height="365" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.agrion.org//sessions/agriontest-cn-155.htm">agrion.org</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">So what
is energy efficiency? Energy efficiency means using electricity wisely in order
to accomplish the same task whether at home or at the workplace. Using energy
efficiently also means paying less for electricity whilst benefiting from its
use. Now that is interesting, am I right? We need to use energy efficiently because
of:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-depleting
resources of fossil fuels,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-increasing
price of oil, gas and coal,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-and to
save on domestic electricity bills.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://walkercorporatelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/checklist-4.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://walkercorporatelaw.com/angel-issues/fundraising-101-checklist-for-entrepreneurs/">walkercorporatelaw.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">You need
to ensure that you have a proper </span><span style="line-height: 27.600000381469727px;">check-list</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> of your electrical appliances at
home and it will help to audit your home energy use. By doing so, you can trace
where the energy is wasted and here are the steps on how you can do them:</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Refrigerator:</span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="LG LCD TV Refrigerator" src="http://uncrate.com/p/2006/05/lg-lcd-tv-refrigerator.jpg" height="400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="228" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/lg-lcd-tv-refrigerator/">uncrate.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Avoid placing your refrigerator at a warm area
near a stove or exposed to sunlight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Make sure there is adequate space above, behind
and around the refrigerator for free air circulation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Check the temperature of the freezer and
refrigerator compartment and adjust the thermostat accordingly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Make sure that the door gasket is in good
condition to avoid cold air loss to the surrounding.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Check for frost build up and do not let the frost
thickens exceeding 6mm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Food arrangement must be checked to allow free air
circulation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Condenser coils must be clean to maintain the
efficiency of the refrigerator.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Electric/Microwave oven:</span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-WJ4_ODCB4/T-wSdLCaOkI/AAAAAAAAHwM/jTPiXzwGaWk/s320/microwave.jpg" height="320" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://campuslife.kdu.edu.my/2012/06/5-awesome-simple-microwave-oven-secret.html">campuslife.kdu.edu.my</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Inspect door gasket regularly for signs of wear
and tear.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Check for defects in the hinges of the oven door.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Call authorized person to repair or replace the
gasket or hinges on the machinery.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Air-conditioners:</span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="LG HEALTH PLUS INVERTER BEST AIR CONDITIONER SAVE MORE MONEY 2" src="http://rmreview.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/LG-HEALTH-PLUS-INVERTER-BEST-AIR-CONDITIONER-SAVE-MORE-MONEY-2-500x338.jpg" height="270" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://rmreview.com.my/2010/04/11/lg-health-plus-inverter-best-air-conditioner-save-more-money/">rmreview.com.my</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Make sure air conditioner is installed away from
direct sun rays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Ensure that the air conditioner is of the correct
size for the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Check and adjust the thermostat to give
comfortable temperature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Clean air filter and blower unit to optimize
operation.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Home entertainment system:</span></span></b><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="denon_smart_s-302_wi-fi_audio_home_entertainment_hi-fi.jpg" src="http://www.techdigest.tv/denon_smart_s-302_wi-fi_audio_home_entertainment_hi-fi-thumb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://techdigest.tv/">techdigest.tv</a></span></td></tr>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Ensure that television, personal computer and
stereo are switched off and unplugged when not in operation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Make sure that the energy saver function of the
computer is activated when it is left idle in between activities.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Lighting:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.ecoplum.com/shop/images/wetpaint/Sprout%20Lightbulb.jpg" height="320" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.ecoplum.com/greenliving/view/305">ecoplum.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Check that the light bulbs used are the Energy
Efficient (EE) type.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use fluorescent lights instead of incandescent
lamps.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Switch off lights when not in use.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://web.utm.my/institute-sultan-iskandar/images/stories/energy_efficiency_lrg_foc.png" height="232" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://web.utm.my/institute-sultan-iskandar">UTM</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"> The
key point here is that all the appliances you use must be checked regularly so
that you can trace the wasted energy. Maintaining the system and its efficiency
is crucial in helping all of you from spending so much for your monthly
electrical bills. This is what SEDA Malaysia tries to educate with the help of
selected bloggers because we care. SEDA Malaysia is itself </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">the implementer of the Feed-in
Tariff program for the development of renewable energy effort in Malaysia</span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.mesym.com/wp-content/uploads/mesym/2013/10/FiT-copy.jpg" height="300" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in
Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as
Tenaga Nasional Berhad and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) with this year’s addition
of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy from renewable energy producers the
electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval
from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable energy supplied to the electricity
grid for a specific duration. By having access to the grid and setting a
favorable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures
that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for
companies, industries and individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers
are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy
through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or
private lands.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9CDIhn1ttJo/UpZ81kiyXWI/AAAAAAAAB4M/u7nYzh4LWE0/s640/sedaroof.jpg" height="280" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">The Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">has
also agreed for the surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been
gazetted and collected from consumers. The 1% surcharge is needed to achieve
the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1%
surcharge was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity
consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff
rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at
home, plant or farm<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>. However, as of January 2014, this surcharge
increases by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will
also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are
charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer
to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more news and information about this
tariff.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/q77/s720x720/999793_601139176619709_499322856_n.jpg" width="300" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">This
is my effort in giving back to the society because I want you to be more
concerned regarding this matter. Hopefully many others can take part in
maintaining the condition of electrical appliances at their homes or offices.
Please inform me about the decrease in your electricity bills if you managed to
save your energy yeah? Thank you everyone for reading and use energy
efficiently! See yea next time.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-26491317621852681352014-02-25T22:43:00.000+08:002014-03-16T15:44:45.325+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Sustainable Smart Living House<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Living Inspired by Sustainable Innovation attractive solar powered house6" src="http://interiorzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/attractive-solar-powered-house6.jpg" height="267" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://interiorzine.com/2013/10/16/living-inspired-by-sustainable-innovation/">interiorzine.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">Assalamualaikum and a very good day
everyone! I feel really inspired to write about “Sustainable Smart Living
House” as another effort to support energy efficiency and sustainable energy
measures promoted by SEDA Malaysia. </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia
is formed under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726]
and SEDA Malaysia becomes the implementer of the Feed-in Tariff program for the
development of renewable energy effort in Malaysia. </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">I
am sure that all of you are familiar with the roles being played by SEDA
Malaysia with their commitment in providing better future for the country right?<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.ecobuiltsystems.com/files/4213/1710/1301/eco-built-sustainable-house.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.ecobuiltsystems.com/sustainable-homes/">ecobuiltsystems.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">“Sustainable Smart Living House”
might be an unfamiliar phrase. It sounds expensive and alien to most of us. I
know that some of you are already thinking about robots managing the house with
technical items installed at every corner of the house, is it true? A
sustainable house means using energy efficiently and not more than necessary.
As we are all aware, electricity is the main source of energy used at home and
if we use so much of energy, we are actually contributing to the Renewable
Energy Fund administered by SEDA Malaysia. But how could this happen?</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://seda.gov.my/?omaneg=00010100000001010101000100001000000010100001000110&id=233" height="320" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="315" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://seda.gov.my/">SEDA Malaysia</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in
Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad
and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) with this year’s addition of Sabah Electricity
Sdn. Bhd (SESB) to buy from renewable energy producers the electricity produced
by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay
for the renewable energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific
duration. By having access to the grid and setting a favorable price per unit
of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy
becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies, industries and
individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA
Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels,
small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/11523_618241418242818_2018440556_n.jpg" width="300" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">The Cabinet </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">has
also agreed for the surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been
gazetted and collected from consumers. 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the
target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge
was imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are
obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff
rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at
homes or in industrial companies. However, as of January 2014, this surcharge increases
by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will also
affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are
charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer
to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more news and information about this
tariff.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/q79/s720x720/1797584_618239734909653_1603472836_n.jpg" width="300" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">So,
based on the above reasons, we must take several methods in saving energy usage
in our house. I will provide you with some possible ways to have your own
“Sustainable Smart Living House”. Remember that everyone can take part in this
small effort to inculcate an efficient living habit within ourselves. Let us
begin with a small but consistent step by applying these approaches:</span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Bedroom:</span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2010/09/10/DP_Pubillones-brown-master-bedroom_s4x3_lg.jpg" height="300" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/topics/bedroom/page-1.html">hgtv.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Purchase
5-star energy efficient fans or air-conditioner.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
suitable curtain to reduce heat transfer into the room.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
air-conditioner only when it is needed and set the timer.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
appropriate fan speed and temperature of the air-conditioner.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Study Room:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q80/s720x720/1620385_618238368243123_1078691482_n.jpg" width="300" /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
task lighting to light up work desk.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Do
not leave your desktop or laptop on standby mode.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Unplug
router when not in use to save energy and to protect it from electric surges
during thunderstorms.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Bathroom:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="World Bathroom Idea listed in: " src="http://www.timticks.com/wp-content/uploads/world-bathroom-idea.jpg" height="265" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="source: http://www.timticks.com/bathroom-ideasjpgm/world-bathroom-idea/">timticks.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Buy
solar water heater if possible to save energy.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Unplug
electrical appliances such as hair dryers when not in use.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Do
not take unnecessary long showers to conserve electricity and water.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Porch/Garage:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/p180x540/1236500_618238138243146_2092133057_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
energy efficient light bulbs.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Opt
for hybrid or electric car if possible.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Avoid
taking unnecessary trips as it wastes money and fuel.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Drive
a car that is suitable to your needs, nothing too big or too small.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Install
daylight sensor to ensure that the light is switched on accordingly.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Living room:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="250" src="http://itsdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/great-design-for-living-room-ideas-on-a-budget.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://itsdefense.com/house-decorating-ideas-for-living-room/">itsdefense.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Make
use of natural light as much as possible.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Turn
off and unplug appliances when not in use.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
5-star energy efficient electrical appliances.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Dining hall and
kitchen:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="313" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yj76mrZyPTk/Tbg5iGEJXII/AAAAAAAABus/6-IugsLfCUc/s320/new+dining+room+decorating+ideas-6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://interiornuance.blogspot.com/2011/04/modern-dining-room-decorating-ideas-and.html">interiornuance.blogspot.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Reheat
or cook smaller portions of food.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Reduce
background lighting in the dining room.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Concentrate
lighting when and where it is needed.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Buy
appropriate size of refrigerator and microwave for your household.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Avoid
placing warm food inside the refrigerator as it uses more energy to cool it
down.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Utility room:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://housetohome.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/96/00000ce6b/dff6_orh550w550/Utility-rooms-best-of-2010.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/utility-rooms-best-of-2011?slideshow=">housetohome.co.uk</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Wash
in cold water if possible.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Sort
your clothes and wash at full load.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Iron
as many clothes as possible at one time.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Environmental lawn:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/p180x540/1604449_618239421576351_906729775_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Reserve
space for grassy area to reduce heat.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Plant
trees and flower pots to improve air quality.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Alternative
approaches:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/p180x540/71576_618238194909807_500009672_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Double-glazed windows</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
clay bricks because it absorbs heat better.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
double-glazed windows to reflect heat and UV rays.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Install
solar rooftops to generate free energy from the sun.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Install
skylight at the rooftop to ensure outside air enters the house.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Rainwater
harvesting to water the garden and wash your vehicles.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">-Use
roof insulation to reduce heat entering and cold air escaping the house.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Green House patina aged copper clad cube9" src="http://interiorzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/patina-aged-copper-clad-cube9.jpg" height="400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="326" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://interiorzine.com/2013/06/07/the-green-house/">interiorzine.com</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Alright that is all that I can
describe about “Sustainable Smart Living House” for now. I hope that all of you
are clear about the simple steps that can be taken and some beneficial
investment that can be made if you want to use your energy efficiently. I will
see you again in my next blog post, thank you for reading! </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-64048649123330711192014-01-31T23:06:00.001+08:002014-01-31T23:06:22.001+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Keeping It Green!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/q85/1382031_714620988552266_326845011_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Salam
and a very good day everyone! How are you doing so far in the first month of
2014? I hope that every one of you can cope well with the change of climate
happening in our world right now. Sadly, I believe that unexpected occurrences
such as natural disasters recently were major signs from Mother Nature that we
need to change our habits and lifestyle that contributed to so many incidences.
Perhaps the littlest change that we can provide to the surrounding will ensure
a better environment to the earth’s citizen. This can be simply done if we can
create the awareness about the public regarding our current lifestyle and
energy consumption.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q71/s720x720/1524994_435321689930376_1098214644_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">To
research deeper on public’s conception of energy efficiency, I managed to interview
some of my friends about their lifestyles and routines at home, in college or
at work. Mind you that these people are ranging from 20-25 years old respondents
studying or working in Kuala Lumpur. Amirul, a 23 years old Universiti Putra
Malaysia (UPM) student said that he knows about the basics of renewable energy
sources such as solar energy and hydropower based on the knowledge gained in
school. He also recycles his garbage every once in a while and practices energy
efficiency effort at his home. Amirul rents a double-storey house in Serdang
Selangor with 14 other students and they have been staying there for almost two
years.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Amirul Syahmee, 23 years old.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">When
asked about the electricity bill at their house, Amirul said that he is aware
of the 1% additional charge to the Renewable Energy Fund because the house’s
energy consumption exceeds RM 77 or 300 kWh every month. Amirul gets really
concerned with the matter so he explained that he always reminded his
housemates to save energy. Among the steps taken by the boys at the house are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-Turning
off the fans and light when not in use,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-Operating
the washing machine only with full load,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-Using
energy efficient refrigerator and washing machine and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-Carpooling
to classes with classmates.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/575639_426304197383948_1059346103_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">An example of a house they rented.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">It
is interesting to learn that the boys are willing to change their habits and
support energy efficiency effort in the house. Now let us read what Najeha, 24
years old from Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur
has to say. Najeha is very lucky because the monthly bill at her house in Kuala
Pilah, Negeri Sembilan has never exceeded RM 77, therefore her household is not
contributing to the Renewable Energy Fund administered by SEDA Malaysia. This
is due to the fact that she practices energy efficiency measures at her home with
her parents and siblings. </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/q83/1374982_4943104675129_368945557_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Noor Najeha, 24 years old.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">She rarely turns on the air-conditioner inside her
room because she prefers to use the fan instead. As a trainee teacher at a
primary school in Kuala Lumpur, she always advised her students to save energy
in the classroom. She will always remind her students to turn off the fan when
they are leaving the classroom because they need to be educated from young.
These are the simple steps taken by Najeha in order to promote energy
efficiency awareness among her students and she hopes that they will continue
the good habit forever.</span></div>
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/381243_328796057134763_457550334_n.jpg" width="263" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Let
us connect energy efficiency awareness with renewable energy sector in Malaysia
because both can contribute in “greening” and “cooling down” the earth.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> In 2011, Sustainable Energy
Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia is formed under the Sustainable Energy
Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726] and SEDA Malaysia becomes the
implementer of the Feed-in Tariff program for the development of renewable
energy effort in Malaysia. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Malaysia’s Feed-in
Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional
Berhad to buy from renewable energy producers the electricity produced by them.
FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the
renewable energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration. By
having access to the grid and setting a favorable price per unit of renewable
energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy becomes a viable
and sound long-term investment for companies industries and individuals. This
can happen very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one
of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels, small hydro power,
biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eoGjqbzaoX4/UuuugR4wFzI/AAAAAAAACMM/WNyRRMVmj-Y/s1600/New+Electricity+Tariffs.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">The
Cabinet has also agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills
that has been gazetted and collected from consumers. This 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As
of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on all electricity customers and
domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge
only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if
their monthly electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This
money is channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA
Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate
electricity at homes or in industrial companies. But as of January 2014, this
tariff will increase by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This
increase will also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Alright, now I would like to propose a
challenge for all of you. Let us kick-start February with simple steps to use
energy efficiently. I have provided all of you with some steps and now it is
the time for you to put that all in practice. It does not take so much of your
time and perhaps not burdening at all if you managed to start saving the
energy. Remember that the energy that we are using is not cheap and that is why
we need to start using energy efficiently right now. Take care and God bless;
help us spread the word to green and cool the earth!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-53318536674858371072014-01-31T22:27:00.000+08:002014-01-31T22:27:38.218+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Kumpulan Melaka Berhad Solar Farm<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q83/1512639_779226415425056_429707702_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The development of the renewable energy sector in Malaysia has
been recognized since the Eight Malaysia Plan when alternative sources of
energy in our daily consumption were introduced in the Five Fuel Policy.
Renewable energy and sustainable measures are important to the country because
of depleting fossil fuel sources can only last for a limited time. Energy is
the cornerstone of any country’s economy thus energy security is a very
important issue which must be managed well to ensure the economic growth is not
hindered at any level. In 2011, Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
Malaysia is formed under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011
[Act 726] and SEDA Malaysia becomes the implementer of the Feed-in Tariff
program for the development of renewable energy effort in Malaysia.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-epzzlTUtJyM/UuuuX9ouTaI/AAAAAAAACLw/kDjD6zzUayo/s1600/FiT+Payment+and+Account.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-epzzlTUtJyM/UuuuX9ouTaI/AAAAAAAACLw/kDjD6zzUayo/s1600/FiT+Payment+and+Account.JPG" height="305" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in
Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional
Berhad and this year’s addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd (SESB) and NUR
Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) to buy from renewable energy producers the
electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval
from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable energy supplied to the electricity
grid for a specific duration. By having access to the grid and setting a
favorable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures
that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for
companies, industries and individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers
are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy
through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or
private lands.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eoGjqbzaoX4/UuuugR4wFzI/AAAAAAAACMM/WNyRRMVmj-Y/s1600/New+Electricity+Tariffs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eoGjqbzaoX4/UuuugR4wFzI/AAAAAAAACMM/WNyRRMVmj-Y/s1600/New+Electricity+Tariffs.JPG" height="296" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">The Cabinet has also agreed for the 1%
surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been gazetted and collected
from consumers. This 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the target capacity of
renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on
all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute
to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption exceeds 300
kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund
and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to
those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at homes or
in industrial companies. But as of January 2014, this surcharge will increase by
0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will also affect
the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with
1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more news and information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="293" src="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/assets/uploads/resizer/kumpulan-melaka-berhad-logo_300_221_100.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.kmb.com.my/">www.kmb.com.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">In
conjunction with this effort, SEDA Malaysia invited bloggers to witness the
development of renewable energy resources in Malaysia. We were brought to a
solar farm by Kumpulan Melaka Berhad (KMB), wholly owned by Chief Minister
Incorporated in its courageous renewable energy investment movement. Melaka
State Government is the first in the country to build and operate its own solar
farm facility and this is in line with its mission to be a green technology
state by 2020. To witness all of the revolution on the 18</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> of
January 2014 made me feel secured because I know that there is a future for
Malaysia as the renewable energy industry is rapidly growing with incentives
from the government and concerns of the society. Let us revisit the vast area
of solar farm in this blog post and get to know about the Feed-in Tariff as
well.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/1622097_618240891576204_124531653_n.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Built
on a 7,248.43ha site at the Melaka World Solar Valley in the Rembia Industrial
area, the site was completed in three phases as a core investment to the state
government to accelerate and generate economic development in and out of
Melaka. Kumpulan Melaka Berhad has emerged as the main industry player in solar
energy project with the implementation of two solar-related projects; 10 KWp
rooftop at KMB office and 5 MWp at the solar farm here. This is a clear example
on how companies can play their part in the Feed-in Tariff mechanism as KMB can
export the energy to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) at the rate of RM 0.9016 per
kwh.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NfqFFl5AUmA/Uuux1HOmw-I/AAAAAAAACMU/FQEvCjYuPSM/s1600/Solar+Valley.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NfqFFl5AUmA/Uuux1HOmw-I/AAAAAAAACMU/FQEvCjYuPSM/s1600/Solar+Valley.PNG" height="287" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.kmb.com.my/">www.kmb.com.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The
first phase for 1.30 MWp had its initial operation date on the 11</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">
of April 2013 with the Feed-in Tariff Commencement Date (FiTCD) started on the
20</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> April of the same year. The second phase, 1.22 MWp operated on
16</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> of May 2013 with the FiT Commencement Date on the 24</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">
of the same month. The third phase began on the 2</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> of August 2013
with FiT Commencement Date on the 9</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> of August 2013. In total,
Kumpulan Melaka Berhad has a total capacity of 5 MWp solar farm with investment
of RM 46 million. This project will definitely pay off in the long run as the
Feed-in Tariff period takes about 21 years for KMB to sell the electricity
produced to TNB.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/11523_618241418242818_2018440556_n.jpg" width="300" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The
project components consist of PV modules, combiner box, inverter, transformer,
11 KV HT breaker and a monitoring system in a control building. KMB is lucky
because the existing TNB transmission line is just situated by the site of the
solar farm so the company have almost zero energy loss to the power grid.
Interesting fact is, the average estimated energy production from KMB solar
farm is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">a)
6, 162 MWh per year</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">b)
514 MWh per month<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">c)
17 MWh per day<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The
highest recorded data collection per day was on 7th October 2013 with 27, 569
KWh or at about 28 MWh. Please do the Mathematics by yourself and calculate the
numbers with the FiT rate of RM 0.9016 per kW</span><a href="" name="_GoBack" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">h and tell
me how much Kumpulan Melaka Berhad can gain in a single day. Perhaps that is
the benefit of investing in a solar energy industry as Malaysia is perfectly
located nearby the equator and we receive most of the energy throughout the
year. Even on cloudy days, solar panels installed at this farm can generate
electricity and offer a promising return of the investment. You can contact
Kumpulan Melaka Berhad for more information and KMB offers reliable solutions
and products used for solar energy as well. KMB also welcomes public and
private sectors to visit their solar farm for better idea and consultation of
the solar farm. Here are the details of the solar farm and Kumpulan Melaka
Berhad:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.kmb.com.my/">www.kmb.com.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Pt193,194,203-2007,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">MukimRembiadan Sungai Petai,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">76100 Alor Gajah, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Melaka BandarayaBersejarah.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">2)</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Kumpulan Melaka Berhad Headquarters</b>,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">No 24-5&26-5, Tingkat 5,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Bangunan Kota Cemerlang,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">75450, Lebuh Ayer Keroh,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hang Tuah Jaya, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Melaka BandarayaBersejarah.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Call: 06-232 7880<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Fax:
06-232 8980<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">Email: </span><span lang="EN-MY"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="mailto:info@kmb.com.my">info@kmb.com.my</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> Thank you for your time and hopefully you
gain something beneficial from your reading. Thank you for support this blog
and also SEDA Malaysia. Take care and God bless!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-26486792349602156032014-01-31T18:44:00.000+08:002014-01-31T18:44:47.873+08:00SEDA Malaysia: AUO Sunpower Site Visit<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Hello everyone! We meet again for
another blog post regarding SEDA Malaysia site visit to Melaka recently. I
would like to write about a visit to AUO Sunpower Sdn. Bhd. on the 18</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">
of January 2014 with other bloggers and media representatives. Right after we
left COOLTEK Home, we headed to Melaka World Solar Valley in Alor Gajah with 40
acres of land occupied by AUO Sunpower Sdn. Bhd. or better known as AUSP.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="225" src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/themes/AUOSPExtraTheme/img/05_inner_header_contact.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The
company is a world leader in solar cell manufacturing and it exports solar
cells to regional offices and assembled as solar panels. We had a briefing
session with Puan Roslawanis Husani to better understand how the company works in
supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency effort in the country and
worldwide.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/q71/s720x720/1536687_618240144909612_2015589406_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Puan Roslawanis gave her briefing on how the company operates.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">With 2,000 Malaysian workers at this
solar cell manufacturing plant, AUSP strives to exceed customers’ expectations
by delivering world class products and services at competitive prices through
innovation, operational excellence and continual development. As most of you
know, solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and an individual
photo-voltaic (PV) cells are grouped into panels that can be used in a wide
range of application to generate its own energy. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Dr. Wei-nee from SEDA Malaysia with the solar panels produced by AUO Sunpower</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">We use solar PVs because the
sunlight is free, the process emits no noise, no harmful emission or polluting
gases with PV systems are guaranteed to be safe and highly reliable with 20-25
years of warranty. Malaysia is blessed because we are situated near the equator
and that means we have a better power generation and exposure to the sun. Many
of us misunderstood that we cannot generate electricity on a cloudy day but
AUSP representative claimed that we can still produce electricity but the
amount would be slightly lower than in normal days.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/q77/s720x720/1515032_601134043286889_1775691885_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">Why do we need to shift from
traditional energy generation from fossil fuels to renewable energy produced by
solar panels? You must remember that diesel and petroleum used to generate the
energy can be harmful to the environment and the price will be truly expensive
once the resources are depleting. </span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">The importance of the renewable energy sector in
Malaysia has been recognized since the Eight Malaysia Plan when the Five Fuel
Policy was introduced in 2001 to include alternative sources of energy in our
daily consumption. The development of renewable energy in Malaysia were a bit
slow given the fact that it took so many years before it was actually
implemented in the national level. In 2011, Sustainable Energy Development
Authority (SEDA) Malaysia is finally formed under the Sustainable Energy
Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726]. SEDA Malaysia becomes the implementer
of the Feed-in Tariff program for the development of Renewable Energy in
Malaysia.</span><span lang="EN-MY" style="line-height: 115%;">Now let us go back to the
revolutionary solar cell technology development set up by AUSP in its local
plant in Melaka. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/solar-panel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Solar cells are recognized not only
as a mean for providing power but it also significantly diminishes the impact
of environmental damage caused by conventional electricity generation in
advanced industrial countries. A solar cell in an electrical device directly
converts sunlight into electricity and this process requires a material in
which the absorption of light raises an electron to a higher energy state and
the movement of this higher energy electron from the solar cell into an
external circuit. The basic steps in the operation of a solar cell are:</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="304" src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/how_solar_works.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;">-the generation of light-generated
carriers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-the collection of the
light-generated carriers to generate a current,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-the generation of a large voltage
across the P-region and N-region</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">-the dissipation of power in the
load and in parasitic resistances.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/themes/AUOSPExtraTheme/img/03_inner_header_product.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Solar cell products by AUSP are
efficient because AUO SunPower’s all-back contact n-type solar cell design is
patented, hard to replicate, and provides industry leading efficiencies of up
to 22.5%. With its superior performance and aesthetics value, it can generate
up to 50% more power in a uniformly black and attractive design. AUO SunPower
cells deliver most energy and customers can benefit from lower electric bills,
higher carbon emissions savings and a superior appearance. It offers
efficiencies of approximately 22.5% or about 3.4 watts per cell in the world.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="212" src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cell_02-1024x342.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> AUSP installed solar PV cells for Apple office in
California to help back up i-cloud storage of Apple users around the world if
the electricity shuts down unexpectedly in that area. Among its worldwide
projects are Olivenza Solar Power Plant, Badajoz (18 mw), Serpa Power Plant,
Serpa (11 mw), Bavaria Solar Park, Bavaria (10 mw) and Nevada, United States of
America military air force base for security reasons. Such incredible journey
paved by AUSP in the world level because the solar cells are made in Melaka by
our local people; surely something to be proud of! And believe it or not, you
have to wait for 2 years if you want to purchase the solar cells by AUSP
because the company is now busy meeting the demands for 11 highly-developed
countries. Amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="225" src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/themes/AUOSPExtraTheme/img/01_inner_header_about.jpg" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">You can apply for the
Feed-in Tariff mechanism by SEDA Malaysia if you want to install solar panels
on the rooftops of your house of commercial buildings. Let me review about the
mechanism so that you can take part in promoting renewable energy and energy
efficiency effort because you can generate a handsome income by joining this
program by SEDA Malaysia.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.auosunpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/solar_product01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the
Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and this year's addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (SESB) and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd (NUR) </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">to buy from renewable
energy producers the electricity produced from renewable resources by them. FiT
rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for the
renewable energy supplied to the electricity grid for a specific duration. By
having access to the grid and setting a favorable price per unit of renewable
energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable energy becomes a viable
and sound long-term investment for companies, industries and individuals. This
can happen very easily if consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one
of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels, small hydro power,
biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DYo6_cRqBgI/Uut75LbeBzI/AAAAAAAACLg/Qo_3YpIYtQ0/s1600/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DYo6_cRqBgI/Uut75LbeBzI/AAAAAAAACLg/Qo_3YpIYtQ0/s1600/Capture.PNG" height="325" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.auosunpower.com/">www.auosunpower.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">The Cabinet has also agreed for the 1%
surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills that has been gazetted and collected
from consumers. This 1% surcharge is needed to achieve the target capacity of
renewable energy in the long run. As of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on
all TNB’s electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are obliged
to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff
rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at homes or in industrial
companies. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">But
as of January 2014, this surcharge <a href="" name="_GoBack"></a>will increase by 0.6%
to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will also affect the
consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with 1.6%
of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">for more news and information if you are
interested in taking part. Thank you everyone for reading this and hopefully
you gain insights about the roles played by SEDA Malaysia in promoting
sustainable energy and energy efficiency effort in the country. Take care and
God bless!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-50770882290458229452014-01-31T17:29:00.001+08:002014-01-31T17:29:18.349+08:00SEDA Malaysia: COOLTEK Home Field Trip<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-65Q9Z7nVYnQ/UutjGTq7RNI/AAAAAAAACK4/wDJj8errqYY/s1600/COOLTEK+1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-65Q9Z7nVYnQ/UutjGTq7RNI/AAAAAAAACK4/wDJj8errqYY/s1600/COOLTEK+1.PNG" height="178" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.cooltek.org/">www.cooltek.org</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Stephanie Mary Bacon and her husband, the late
Harry Boswell live in a cool house, COOLTEK Home Melaka. The house was designed
to use air-conditioner continuously and it is therefore, a sealed building to
prevent the loss of cooled air-conditioned air to the surrounding. It is a
small, simple building with minimal decoration and unencumbered by elaborate
pillars or many floor levels to ensure an energy efficient design. </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/1781953_618236691576624_615434221_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Stephanie enthusiastically shared to us about her cool house. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The aim was
to construct a maintainable home to be five times more efficient than a
standard Malaysian house that also runs air-conditioner all day. Before I
explain further about this green and sustainable home, I would like to share an
interesting fact to every one of you here.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/q75/s720x720/1797586_618236488243311_701626762_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Do you believe that 20 houses just like COOLTEK
will consume only the same amount of energy as ONE standard Malaysian house?
Let me explain how the miracle happens as I and the other bloggers visited
Stephanie at her efficient home for another SEDA Malaysia field trip. The
energy efficiency design of this house has five main aspects; <b>protection</b>,
<b>orientation</b>, <b>insulation</b>, <b>ventilation</b> and <b>investigation.</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Let us go into details of these aspects
mentioned:</span></div>
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<img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q71/s720x720/75625_618237038243256_1565719272_n.jpg" width="300" /></div>
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<b style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Protection: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">COOLTEK is built in a golf course location surrounded by many trees and
greenery that help shade the building and surrounding. The white color roof
reflects solar heat during the day and it also cools off quickly at night. Top
quality foil below the roof is installed to minimize the heat from radiating
down the building. And most importantly, the house is painted in white in order
to reflect most of the solar heat, simple right?</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5cIfdDpDeKc/UutjCI9yD6I/AAAAAAAACKs/T82Uica0Xkc/s1600/COOLTEK+3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5cIfdDpDeKc/UutjCI9yD6I/AAAAAAAACKs/T82Uica0Xkc/s1600/COOLTEK+3.PNG" height="306" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.cooltek.org/">www.cooltek.org</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Orientation: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">COOLTEK is aligned at a 45 degree angle to the road so that the short
and blind walls are facing EAST and WEST and the long, windowed walls faced
SOUTH and North. That is why we need to choose our plot carefully so that we
can stop the sun rays from entering the windows. The room will not be heated up
and you do not need to use the air-conditioner extensively to cool off the
house.</span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></span></b><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/71576_618238194909807_500009672_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Insulation: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">You must be aware that COOLTEK is built like a refrigerator and not an
oven. The owner wants to keep the heat out of the house while cool air remains
on the inside. By insulating the house properly, the owner can save money by
stopping the cool air from escaping. This is done so by using load bearing
walls free of heat conducting steel and concrete frame. The design also used
aerated 250mm thick lightweight insulating block walls (79% of external
vertical surface area) with 2mm thick adhesive to reduce the conduction of
outside heat through the walls. Double-glazed, argon-filled non-opening windows
are also used to reduce the ingress of outside heat to the rooms. It also helps
to cut down noise and condensation.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yE2WkqiShRw/UutjKu7dMDI/AAAAAAAACLM/DiiWPZpDE1Y/s1600/COOLTEK+6.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yE2WkqiShRw/UutjKu7dMDI/AAAAAAAACLM/DiiWPZpDE1Y/s1600/COOLTEK+6.PNG" height="286" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.cooltek.org/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: medium;">www.cooltek.org</a></td></tr>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Ventilation: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Air entering COOLTEK is cooled by passing through underground concrete
chambers driven by the warm, stale air being expelled through a thermal chimney
at the other end of the building. Ventilation from beneath the ground brings
naturally cooled air into COOLTEK at no cost because fresh, jungle cooled and
filtered air at a constant temperature around 26 degree Celcius is vented into
the house at one end and warmer air is expelled at the other. The air enters
the house through underground pipes and concrete chambers one meter below
ground level. Hot air then is expelled through ceiling vents and then via
thermal chimney at opposite end of the building.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAuKPvpaPuA/UutjMJIQD4I/AAAAAAAACLU/Zw0ZmmVOx88/s1600/COOLTEK+4.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAuKPvpaPuA/UutjMJIQD4I/AAAAAAAACLU/Zw0ZmmVOx88/s1600/COOLTEK+4.PNG" height="340" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.cooltek.org/">www.cooltek.org</a></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Investigation: </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">COOLTEK has its building materials and appliances chosen for their low
energy efficiency rating. For example, highly efficient solar thermal water
heater and solar photovoltaic panels have directly reduced the electricity
consumption. None of the electrical appliances at the house are left on standby
if unnecessary because it uses a huge amount of energy as well. The house also
contributes to the Feed-in Tariff mechanism by SEDA Malaysia by selling the
energy produced from the solar panels to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FfTQHnNmUus/UutjEaC2SGI/AAAAAAAACK0/bj8YyJQL2VQ/s1600/COOLTEK+2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FfTQHnNmUus/UutjEaC2SGI/AAAAAAAACK0/bj8YyJQL2VQ/s1600/COOLTEK+2.PNG" height="218" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.cooltek.org/">www.cooltek.org</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The owner installed 4.8 kW peak photovoltaic arrays
of solar panels on the roof in October 2007. The installation consists of forty
120Wp photovoltaic panels covering a total area of forty square meters and
produces electricity that is fed to the Malaysian electricity distribution
grid. The panels also conveniently add shading to the roof and cools down the
house. The photovoltaic system is currently providing around 75% of the present
COOLTEK power demand and that is why Stephanie is conveniently collecting the
return of her investment.</span></span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/q81/s720x720/1798708_618236908243269_1708477841_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Due to much effort and contribution made by Stephanie
and her late husband, Harry, COOLTEK HOME received ASEAN Renewable Energy
Project Management Competition (First Runner Up) at the ASEAN Energy Awards
2009. You can contact Stephanie any time at </span><a href="mailto:cooltek.my@gmail.com"><span style="line-height: 115%;">cooltek.my@gmail.com</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"> if you want to know more about the green and
sustainable building. COOLTEK Home is built at:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">350 Jalan Woodland,</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Ayer Keroh, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">75450 Melaka,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Malaysia. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/q75/s720x720/1656225_618239601576333_17992095_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">The importance of the renewable
energy sector in Malaysia has been recognized since the Eight Malaysia Plan
when the Five Fuel Policy was introduced in 2001 to include alternative sources
of energy in our daily consumption. The development of renewable energy in
Malaysia were a bit slow given the fact that it took so many years before it
was actually implemented in the national level. In 2011, Sustainable Energy
Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia is finally formed under the Sustainable
Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726]. SEDA Malaysia becomes the
implementer of the Feed-in Tariff program for the development of Renewable
Energy in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q77/s720x720/1557476_618239261576367_1608561584_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">PV solar meter and the normal electricity meter by TNB</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution
Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad and this year's addition of Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (SESB) and NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (NUR) </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">to buy from renewable energy producers
the electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with
approval from KeTTHA to pay for the renewable energy supplied to the
electricity grid for a specific duration. By having access to the grid and
setting a favorable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also
ensures that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment
for companies industries and individuals. This can happen very easily if
consumers are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of
renewable energy through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass and biogas at
their homes or private lands.</span><img height="136" src="http://seda.gov.my/html/banner_15.jpg" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;" width="640" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">The
Cabinet has also agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills
that has been gazetted and collected from consumers. This 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As
of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on all electricity customers and
domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">if their monthly electricity consumption
exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable
Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium Feed-in Tariff
rate to those producers who generate electricity from renewable resources at homes or in industrial
companies. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://seda.gov.my/?omaneg=00010100000001010101000100001000000010100001000110&id=233" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="315" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">www.seda.gov.my</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">But as of January 2014, this surcharge will
increase by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will
also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are
charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for the first time. Please refer
to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more news and information. Thank you
everyone for reading this and hopefully you gain insights about sustainable
designs of COOLTEK Home and the roles played by SEDA Malaysia in promoting
sustainable energy and energy efficiency effort in the country. Take care and
God bless!</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-2844246518400770772014-01-17T17:07:00.000+08:002014-01-17T17:07:02.755+08:00Acquire : A Lifestyle Showroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> If you are around Kuala Lumpur, be sure to drop by Acquire at Bangsar Village II, a lifestyle showroom that represents emerging brands of eye wear, wristwatch, travel luggage, home ware products and furniture at a range of "affordable luxury". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Acquire opened in July 2010 and originally it stocked mainly bags, luggage, watches, gadgets, eye wear and stationery. In October 2012, more space was obtained and the range extended to include home wares, occasional furnitures and colourful textiles made-ups like cushions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Acquire is owned by Azmi Merican and Chooi Hoong Foong, both used to manage a well-known interior and furnishing business in KL. After being absent for 10 years from the retail scene, they felt that there was a niche in the KL shopping scene for a shop like Acquire, hence the comeback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Acquire has a broad inventory of watches, bags, audio products, tableware, cushions and many others. Azmi Merican said that the store stocked items for male customers at first but he and Chooi Hoong Foong found a lot of female buyers showing interest in the products. That was when they had broaden the range to accommodate both male and female preferences in products and brands that are setting the trends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Among the brands available at Acquire are "MH Way", "Nava Design", "Danish Design Watches", "Nannini Eyewear" and "Serax". All of these brands are made exclusive only at Acquire since they are not yet available in other stores around Malaysia. The owner strive to seek innovative products that reflect new lifestyle trends and they add new collection or edit existing ranges in the showroom every year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> The store's concept is to develop a curated collection of products that are used in our everyday life that is affordable and user-friendly. Shopping at Acquire is enjoyable as the shopper experiences a lot of fun in acquiring everyday products. The brands available at Acquire allow the shoppers to express their individuality rather than the status.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> Chooi Hoong Foong said that they do not aim to add new locations for the business for now but instead they want to focus on Acquire as a unique shopping experiences in the Klang Valley. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Email: acquireshop@gmail.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Acquire-shop/119285024788047">Acquire Shop</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> The store is open daily from <b>10 AM to 10 PM</b> and you can call <b>03-2287 1261</b> for more details. Remember, if you want to be unique and expressive, just acquire your preferences at Acquire! Take care and God bless :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">I have blogged
about a field trip by SEDA Malaysia to Fortune 11 Solar Farm in Sepang Selangor
and as promised, I will write about Labu Palm Oil Mill in this blog post. The Malaysian
Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Palm Oil Mill Technology Center (POMTEC) is built in
Labu, Negeri Sembilan using a grant provided by the government to spearhead
research on all aspects of palm oil milling technology. As Malaysia forges
ahead with its plan to become a fully developed nation, there is an increasing
awareness on the need for palm oil mills to modernize. The day-to-day operation
of this mill is managed by Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad, allowing MPOB to focus mainly
on its efforts on research and development (R&D) area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> To ensure a commercially viable
operation, the mill incorporates proven technology with adequate space and
other provisions to facilitate research. Many innovative and state-of-the-art
features are incorporated into the initial design to make this mill the “model
mill” for the palm oil industry in Malaysia. Here, we can see a clear example
on how a corporate sector work hand in hand with MPOB to conduct research
regarding the use of biomass and biogas in generating alternative electricity
in Malaysia by making full use of abundance of resources in the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> POMTEC
is built to provide a test pad for research and development of the cutting-edge
technologies required for tomorrow’s palm oil mill. It helps demonstrates the
application of new concepts and techniques in palm oil mills to cope with new
problems and challenges in its operation. This mill also provides training
facilities for palm oil mill personnel on all aspects of new and up-to-date
palm oil milling technology. Before we do deeper into this matter, I would like
to refresh your mind about biomass and biogas resources in producing renewable
energy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Biomass
on one hand is non-fossilized and bio-degradable organic material originating
from indigenous plants, animals and microorganism that are obtained through its
products, by-products, residues and waste from agriculture, industrial and
municipal waste originating from Malaysia. Biogas, on the other hand is gas
produced by anaerobic digestion or fermentation of indigenous organic matter
under anaerobic conditions including manure, sewage sludge, municipal solid
waste and biodegradable waste originating from Malaysia. In both cases, these
waste materials are gathered from palm oil fields owned by Kumpulan Guthrie
Berhad and they are gathered at this mill for further process. You can click
<a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-review.html">this link</a> if you want to review the terms mentioned in this blog post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Current
research programs in POMTEC include trash removal, continuous sterilization,
plant-wide automation, new boiler technology, phenolic pilot plant, empty fruit
bunch processing plant, new effluent treatment technology and new
environmentally-friendly clarification process. These programs are crucial in
the R&D of the mill to ensure that the programs are applicable for other
proposed mills in the country. The bloggers were very lucky on that day because
we were given explanation regarding the operations of the mill by the officer
in-charge. We were given a tour around the facility to witness by ourselves how
the mill works and therefore we were clear about the electricity generation
process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Ronser
Bio-Tech Sdn. Bhd. signed a R&D Collaboration Agreement with Malaysian Palm
Oil Board (MPOB) on 14<sup>th</sup> August 2009 to work towards a zero
discharge treatment technology for palm oil mill effluent (POME). A plant called
Green Technology Centre has been set up here as the research centre in
Malaysia. Ronser is the world’s leading technology in POME treatment system, up
to zero discharge because the biogas generated on the basis of 1 ton POME will
generate up to 30 m cubic of biogas which can be used for boiler and generation
of electricity. Besides, the organic sludge recovered contains potassium which
is an important element in improving the soil condition. As a result, the
sludge itself acts as a fertilizer to the soil for planting. For more
information on Ronser Bio-Tech Sdn. Bhd. you can always visit their website at </span><a href="http://www.ronser.com.my/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.ronser.com.my</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> However,
why is the rush with renewable energy resources in Malaysia when we can still
depend on fossil fuels? Well, renewable energy and sustainable measures are
important to the country because of depleting fossil fuel sources. Crude oil
can last for about 11.8 years and natural gas can suffice up to another 39.4 years
in Malaysia. The availability of energy is important in any country’s economy
thus energy security is a very important issue which must be managed well. SEDA
Malaysia is the implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for development of
renewable energy in Malaysia. By joining this program, public and private
sectors can join to produce electric at their homes or private buildings and
sell it to Distribution Licensees (DLs) for a great price. But, how is that
possible?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Malaysia’s
Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga
Nasional Berhad (TNB) to buy from renewable energy producers the electricity
produced by them. SEDA Malaysia sets the FiT rates with approval from KeTTHA </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">for the producers
and it will pay for the renewable energy supplied to the electricity grid for a
specific duration. By having access to the grid and setting a favorable price
per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures that renewable
energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for companies industries
and individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers are registered under
SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy through solar panels,
small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or private lands.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;"> The
Cabinet has also agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills
that has been gazetted and collected from consumers. This 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">As
of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are only obliged to contribute </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">if their monthly electricity
consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is channeled into the
Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to pay the premium
Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity at homes or in
industrial companies. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">But as of January 2014, this tariff will increase by 0.6%
to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will also affect the
consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Sabah as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity bills for
the first time. Please refer to </span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; text-indent: 35.4pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">
for more news and information.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q71/s720x720/994671_601143739952586_1699235471_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">Alright,
that is all for today and I will be back with more stories to share to all of
you soon. Thank you for your time in reading this and hopefully I have given
some sufficient information as a food for thought here. Hopefully we will all
benefit for this increase of surcharge in the long run because we really need
to move toward greener and alternative source of energy. Take care and God
bless, and please use energy efficiently.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-14254348183308869332013-12-28T17:00:00.000+08:002014-01-01T14:04:49.949+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Fortune 11 Solar Farm Field Trip<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">On
7</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;"> December 2013, bloggers were invited by SEDA Malaysia to join a
truly interesting field trip to Fortune 11 solar farm in Sepang, Selangor. The
solar project is owned and developed by Fortune 11 Sdn. Bhd. and it is regarded
as Malaysia’s first solar farm with single-axis system. The project prime
contractor is SunEdison (MALAYSIA) Solar Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and it is a 5
MWp Single Axis tracker project in an area of 36 acres in an oil palm plantation
under lease from Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn. Bhd. The project area is in
the Sepang district of Selangor state in Malaysia under the Feed-in Tariff
(FiT) scheme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">At
this solar farm, solar photovoltaic (PV) modules are mounted on a tracker
system that tracks the movement of the sun from sunrise to sunset. This
tracking system can help maximise the generation of energy from the solar cells
throughout the day as compared to the static solar PVs. For your information,
photovoltaic (PV) literally means “light” and “electric”. Photovoltaic
technologies are used to generate solar electricity by using solar cells
packaged in photovoltaic modules. The most important components of a PV cell
are the two layers of semiconductor material. When sunlight strikes the PV
cells, the solar energy excites electrons that generate an electric voltage and
current. Extremely thin wires running along the top layer of the PV cell carry
these electrons to an electrical circuit.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HUfV0QaCv30/UrxccWIe0RI/AAAAAAAAB7I/uPrEWA-Owhk/s1600/Ba2os63CcAAIMOD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HUfV0QaCv30/UrxccWIe0RI/AAAAAAAAB7I/uPrEWA-Owhk/s400/Ba2os63CcAAIMOD.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">A
photovoltaic module is made of an assembly of solar cells wired in
series to produce a desired voltage and current. The PV cells are encapsulated
within glass and/or plastic to provide protection from the weather. PV modules
are connected together to form an array and it is connected to an inverter
which converts the Direct Current (DC) of the PV modules to Alternating Current
(AC). As mentioned earlier, a solar tracker is fixed at a specific angle and
moves from east to west as the sun moves across the sky during the day. The
solar panel mounted onto such tracker will get maximum amount of sunlight and
it will be able to generate a higher amount of energy.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q80/s720x720/1526538_601133796620247_270685175_n.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">Since
the sun’s position in the sky varies with the season as well, it is possible to
design a solar tracker to adjust the angle throughout the year so that solar
light is always perpendicular to the surface. The area of shadow as the sun
moves through the seasons will necessitate each tracker to be located farther
apart so that the total land area required to install 1 MWp is much larger than
of the fixed mount or single axis tracker. To keep it simple, imagine the solar
panels moves according to the sun movement everyday in order to collect as much
energy to be converted to electricity.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"><img height="300" src="https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q77/s720x720/1510412_601131843287109_1903427665_n.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">SunEdison
uses many types of solar panels and the company selects the right technologies
that provide most reliability and value. The “technology neutral” approach by
SunEdison meets its’ customers’ financial, power production and facility needs
because the tracker system harvests more energy than the fixed tilt project.
Besides, SunEdison employs more than 100 workers during construction and about
20 direct employments during operations and maintenance stage. In addition, the
company generates about 7615 MWhr of green energy annually with CO2 emission
saving of about 5254350 kg per year. That amount is a lot and totally
benefiting the community and our country in the long run. The location of the
project in Sepang Selangor is also significant because the solar panels can be seen
from the sky if you are in an airplane. This gives a message to visitors that
Malaysia is moving towards green energy and therefore prepared to shift towards
a better future.</span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q71/s720x720/1538687_601132206620406_2077527112_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> SEDA Malaysia is fact the implementer of the Feed-in Tariff program for development of Renewable
Energy in Malaysia. To understand the contribution of solar panels in
generating alternative electricity, you must also recognize the role of SEDA
Malaysia in implementing the Feed-in Tariff mechanism.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> Malaysia's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) system obligates
the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad to buy from
renewable energy producers the electricity produced from renewable resources
(renewable energy). SEDA Malaysia also sets the FiT rates with approval from KeTTHA. 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 company industries and also for
individuals. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<img height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q75/s720x720/1520695_601134629953497_1362036482_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">The
Cabinet has also agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills
that has been gazetted and collected from consumers. This 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As
of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are only obliged to contribute if their monthly
electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is
channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to
pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity
at homes or in industrial companies. But as of January 2014, this tariff will
increase by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will
also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with 1.6% of their
electricity bills for the first time. Please refer to </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">
for more news and information. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">Alright,
that is all for today. I will continue my blog post about another field trip by
SEDA Malaysia to the MPOB Palm Oil Mill Technology Center (POMTEC) in Labu
Negeri Sembilan. I will provide another explanation about the role of biomass
and biogas in producing alternative electricity and how it is done by a
corporate sector. Take care and God bless, and use energy efficiently!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-16883894233978477322013-12-27T20:30:00.000+08:002014-01-17T17:24:19.211+08:00SEDA Malaysia: ISES 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<img height="217" src="http://www.ises.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/banner-main.jpg" width="640" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The
2</span><sup style="line-height: 115%;">nd</sup><span style="line-height: 115%;"> International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES 2014) will be held
at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Petaling Jaya, Selangor this 18-19 March
2014. This summit is organized by Sustainable Energy Development Authority
Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia) and supported by the Ministry of Energy, Green
Technology and Water (KeTTHA) Malaysia. This biennial event targets to update
on the industry development and promote awareness to the various stakeholders
as well as the public on sustainable energy. This summit can provide platform
for the exchange of sustainable energy information and network opportunities.
It was gloriously held in 2012 and now is time for the second summit to
facilitate better growth of sustainable energy measures in Malaysia.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ises.gov.my/"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">ISES 2012</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The theme for ISES 2014 is “Currency
of Autonomy: Sustainable Energy” in line with SEDA Malaysia’s vision to promote
the deployment of sustainable energy measures as part of the solution towards
achieving energy security and autonomy. This theme reflects the unpredictable
global scenario of energy prices, the reducing supply of fossil fuels and
environmental costs of these fuels to the surrounding. It is a great timing for
Malaysia to transform its current energy landscape to include sustainable
energy in their energy portfolio. Throughout this summit, case studies, lesson
learned, new invention, innovative strategies and practical solutions will be presented
by renowned speakers from all over the world to enhance participant’s
knowledge. This sharing of idea is crucial to the development of renewable
energy and energy efficiency industry particularly in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><img alt="side" src="http://seda.gov.my/html/banner_13.jpg" height="94" width="640" /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">SEDA Malaysia will provide updates
on the latest development of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the
country with respect to the legal framework and the implementation. Other
notable topics presented include green financing, renewable energy and energy
efficiency that are anticipated to be a holistic solution to energy requirement
globally. Among the speakers and their topics are Julia Hamm, Executive
Director of Solar Electric Power Association, USA with the title “Business
Models on Solar PV Plants on Utility Scale” and Sunil Gupta, Global Head of
Technology & Clean Tech Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Singapore with his
topic, “Developing Bankable Renewable Energy Projects”. Visit </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ises.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.ises.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">
for full list of speakers and their topics for the energy summit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">The table below is the list of
conference fee for those interested, be it public or industry players who are concerned
with the sharing of knowledge regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency
matters:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Throughout
this summit, organisations related to renewable energy and energy efficiency
will showcase their products and services. ISES 2012 that was held two years
ago attracted more than 30 companies from Malaysia and abroad and it has
provided ample opportunities for them to promote and enhance their presence in
the Malaysian market. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">For public or private companies that are interested in
installing solar PV modules, small hydro, biogas or biomass to generate
electricity in the Feed-in Tariff mechanism, this is the perfect time for you
to gain new input regarding the procedures involved. You can visit the
exhibition space because service providers and SEDA Malaysia will definitely
help to service you. If you want to know more about ISES 2014, please contact
the secretariat at the address below:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">ISES
2014 Secretariat<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Sustainable
Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Galeria
PjH,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Level
9, Jalan P4W,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Persiaran
Perdana, Presint 4,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">62100
Putrajaya, Malaysia.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">You
can also call these numbers for details:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="FR"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Office: (+603) 8870 5835<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="FR"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Mobile: (+6013) 2100 617<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="FR"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Fax: (+603) 8870 5900<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="FR">Email: </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:ises@seda.gov.my"><span lang="FR">ises@seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="FR"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">About SEDA Malaysia, the organizer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">SEDA Malaysia is the implementer of Feed-in Tariff
program for development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia. Malaysia's Feed-in
Tariff (FiT) system obligates the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as TNB to
buy from renewable energy producers the electricity produced from renewable
resources (renewable energy) 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 company industries and also
for individuals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">The
Cabinet has also agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills
that has been gazetted and collected from consumers. This 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As
of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on customers if their monthly
electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is
channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to
pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity
at homes or in industrial companies. But as of January 2014, this tariff will
increase by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will
also affect the consumers in Sabah as they are charged with 1.6% of their electricity
bills for the first time. Please refer to </span><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">for more details and information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you for your time in reading this, I will see you at the 2</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">
International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES 2024) at Sunway Resort Hotel
& Spa, Petaling Jaya on the 18-19 March 2014. I want to know more about
renewable energy and energy efficiency measures taken by foreign countries and
together help Malaysia achieve energy autonomy and security in the long run. Take
care and God bless, see you there!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-36115286436933385592013-12-26T22:55:00.001+08:002014-01-20T00:53:49.428+08:00SEDA Malaysia: December Announcement<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">On
Monday, 2</span><sup style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;"> December 2013, The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology
and Water (KeTTHA) has announced the adjustment of the surcharge on electricity
bill for the Renewable Energy Fund from 1% to 1.6% starting January 2014. This
review of electricity tariffs also affects Sabah consumers for the first time
as they are imposed with 1.6% of surcharge in the electricity bills and it
becomes shocking to most people out there. However, do all of you realize the
rationale behind the review of electricity bills in Malaysia and its importance
in the long run? Allow me to explain the small steps that have been taken to
ensure a better future for our younger generation in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">As
we are all aware, 90% of Malaysia’s supply of electricity is generated by
fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas. At the same time, these
sources are also identified as major causes of global warming that changes
climate throughout the globe. It causes flood, drought, hurricane and many other
natural disasters that threaten the lives of human beings, animals and our
mother earth. Besides, the depletion of fossil fuels in many parts of the world
causes fuel hike that together constraint the lives of the earth’s citizen day
by day. It is time for us to shift to a greener, much more efficient
alternative source of energy. The Government of Malaysia has initiated an
aggressive implementation of renewable energy resources such as solar, biomass,
biogas and small hydro power to generate alternative electricity in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">The
importance of the renewable energy sector in Malaysia has been recognized since
the Eight Malaysia Plan when the Five Fuel Policy was introduced in 2001 to
include alternative sources of energy in our daily consumption. The development
of renewable energy in Malaysia were a bit slow given the fact that it took so
many years before it was actually implemented in the national level. In 2011,
Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia is finally formed
under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726]. SEDA
Malaysia becomes the implementer of the Feed-in Tariff program for the
development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">However,
how does the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) system works? For your information,
Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff system requires the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such
as Tenaga Nasional Berhad to buy from renewable energy producers the
electricity produced by them. FiT rates are set by SEDA Malaysia with approval from KeTTHA to pay for </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">the renewable energy supplied to the electricity
grid for a specific duration. By having access to the grid and setting a
favourable price per unit of renewable energy, the FiT mechanism also ensures
that renewable energy becomes a viable and sound long-term investment for
companies industries and individuals. This can happen very easily if consumers
are registered under SEDA Malaysia as one of the producers of renewable energy
through solar panels, small hydro power, biomass and biogas at their homes or
private lands.</span></div>
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Cabinet has also agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills
that has been gazetted and collected from consumers. This 1% surcharge is
needed to achieve the target capacity of renewable energy in the long run. As
of 2013, 1% surcharge is still imposed on all electricity customers and domestic electricity consumers are obliged to contribute to the surcharge only </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">if their monthly
electricity consumption exceeds 300 kWh or RM 77 a month. This money is
channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia to
pay the premium Feed-in Tariff rate to those producers who generate electricity
at homes or in industrial companies. But as of January 2014, this tariff will
increase by 0.6% to be 1.6 % for current electricity users. This increase will
also affect the consumers in Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan as they are charged with 1.6% of their
electricity bills for the first time. Please refer to </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-indent: 35.4pt;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">
for more news and information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">Why
is this increase necessary in the long run for the development of renewable
energy sector in Malaysia? The additional 0.6% surcharge imposed for the
electricity bills for the renewable energy fund is to ensure energy security
and autonomy. In Malaysia, it is not only sufficient to have energy security
but it is also essential that the country has its indigenous supply of energy
resources that is renewable and sustainable in the long run. The increasing use
of renewable resources creates an energy source which is autonomous and in
return creates a more resilient economy.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">Many
people have asked why do we need to revise the tariff of electricity even
though Malaysia is a net exporter of gas? Well, a developed nation does not
seek dependence on subsidy across the board but embraces subsidy on need basis
and is financially responsible for the measures towards achieving energy
security and autonomy. This can also help to change the mindset of Malaysians
because rationalizing of subsidy is an important step towards motivating
consumers to change towards energy efficiency lifestyles and habits.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 35.4pt;">In
Malaysia, under the National Renewable Energy Policy and Action Plan (2010),
the country is expected to achieve 73% of renewable energy in the total power
generating capacity by 2050. In order to achieve this target, certain
assumptions are put in place and one of them is to implement the FiT by 2011.
Today, Malaysia is moving towards 1.6% surcharge on electricity bills for the
Renewable Energy Fund and this is well below the surcharge implemented in all
other countries. It should also be noted that in countries such as China,
Germany, Japan and Thailand, the electricity tariff is unsubsidized by the government.
Therefore, a 1.6% surcharge imposed on a subsidized electricity tariff is not
foreseen to be a huge economic burden to the people.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></td></tr>
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I guess that is all for today and I hope that you can consider the rationales
behind the increase of electricity surcharge in Malaysia. If you have further
questions, please visit </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.seda.gov.my</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">
for details on the Feed-in Tariff mechanism. You can drop off your comments
below and I will try as much as possible to answer your questions based on my
basic understanding about SEDA Malaysia and the 1.6% increase of surcharge.
Take care and God bless, and please use energy efficiently!</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-43184888509199967672013-11-30T00:59:00.000+08:002013-11-30T00:59:45.281+08:00SEDA Malaysia: The Review<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Click here for <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-bloggers-workshop-2013.html">Part 1</a>, <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-feed-in-tariff-fit.html">Part 2</a>, and <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-energy-efficiency.html">Part 3</a> of SEDA Malaysia blog posts :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hello everyone! How are you today? Are you as excited for December as I am? Well, I have my reasons for anticipating December due to special reasons which you will find out soon insyaallah. Alright, let us continue with the collaboration between SEDA Malaysia and <a href="http://www.azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/">www.azhamvosovic.blogspot.com</a> and if you have missed the write ups, please click on the the links provided okay?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The above are the comments I received from a very kind soul, a sister indeed, Kak Aziela from </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://therainbowjourney.blogspot.com/">therainbowjourney.blogspot.com</a>. She asked about the technicality in my writing and a few suggestions as well in which I totally agree. Thank you Kak Aziela so very much for the reminder and in this blog post, I would like to review and explain some of the important key terms that all of you should know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Distribution Licencees (DLs)</b></span><span style="text-align: justify;"> refers to companies that have the license to distribute energy such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Feed-in Tariff (FiT)</b> is a mechanism that ensures Distribution Licencees (DLs) to buy electricity that is produced from renewable resources based on the rate set by SEDA Malaysia. DLs will pay the total unit of the renewable electricity supplied to the electricity grid on a monthly basis for a specific duration. The duration of the contract agreement varies depending on the type of renewable energy resources. The guaranteed access to the grid and favourable price per unit if power ensures that renewable energy (RE) is a sound long-term investment for companies, industries and individuals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>SEDA Malaysia </b>is the implementer of FiT program for development of RE in Malaysia. It targets to promote sustainable energy measures as part of the solutions towards achieving energy security and autonomy. For more information, please kindly refer to <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Biogas</b>-gas produced due to digestion or fermentation of organic matter including manure, sewage sludge, municipal solid waste and biodegradable waste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Biomass</b>-non fossilized and biodegradable organic material originating from indigenous plants, animals and micro-organisms products, by-products, residues and waste from agriculture, industrial and municipal waste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Small hydro</b>- The production of electricity by using the power of flowing water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Solar photo-voltaic (PV)</b>-a technology involving the direct conversion of sunlight energy into electrical energy via a photoelectric process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Renewable Energy Technologies</b> are any technology that has technical facility which generates renewable energy by converting mechanical, chemical, thermal or electromagnetic energy directly into electricity. In this case, we have an option to change water flow, sunlight, and waste materials into electricity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">FiT helps to reduce Co2 emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based power production with clean and renewable sources of energy. It helps to secure domestic energy supply and enable the country to reduce their reliance on imported fossil-fuels. By doing this, the citizens of Malaysia also has the power to generate income by selling renewable energy to DLs and it will drive Malaysia to a greener and lower carbon economic growth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">FiT enable renewable energy producer to be paid a premium tariff by the DLs and the electricity generated will be fed to the grid. A meter will be installed to record the amount of RE produced by the system and passed to the main electricity grid. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The energy generated from both normal and renewable resources (most commonly solar PV) will be distributed to all electricity consumers. DLs will credit the payment of the electricity generated every month and it will be supplied into providers account, that means you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">DLs will claim the money used to pay you from Renewable Energy Fund that is managed by SEDA Malaysia. This money is taken from the 1% contribution of electricity consumers using more than RM 77 or more than 300 kWh a month. The Cabinet has agreed for the 1% surcharge on consumers' electricity bills which has been gazetted and it is needed to achieve the target capacity of RE in the energy mix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1) Check for the availability of quota at <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">4) Once it is approved, you have to sign the documents and agreements, register with certain departments and then only FiT will take action.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">You can also contact your Service Provider to install your solar PV system with more than 60 SPs listed at <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a>. Your SP can also help you to apply for FiT if you need further consultation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Alright, I hope that you can digest the information stated here. I have tried as much as possible to simplify the sentences but feel free to ask me or <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a> if you need assistance. I will see you again, take care and God bless :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">*All photos are courtesy of <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">SEDA Malaysia</a>.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-2469761807458228002013-11-28T08:33:00.000+08:002013-11-28T08:33:36.294+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Energy Efficiency<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Click this link for <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-bloggers-workshop-2013.html">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-feed-in-tariff-fit.html">Part 2</a> of SEDA Malaysia sponsored blog posts :)</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Assalamualaikum and a very good day! How is everybody doing? I hope that all is well insyaallah. Alright, I am so excited to share with you guys and girls simple steps in using energy efficiently at home, at work or anywhere else. I am sure that all of you are aware that the electricity we are buying from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is not cheap right? It all depends on:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-the age and the condition of that particular electrical items. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Before we begin, let me define the meaning of "energy efficiency". "Energy efficiency" means using electricity wisely in order to accomplish the same tasks by paying less for its service and gaining more from it. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">In Malay, it is easily known as "kecekapan tenaga" and how can we ensure of energy efficiency in our daily life?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The answer is very simple. <b>Do not use electricity more than is necessary</b>. It will save up some of your money depending on how much you can save from your daily electrical consumption. Do you want to have lower electricity bills and help preserve a greener tomorrow for your future generations? Well, most homes can easily reduce 10% of their electricity consumption without compromising their comfort levels if you know how. Now, I am going to tell you the secrets...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The kitchen is a good place to start because major part of electricity needs amounts at about 45% here. An average family spends about RM 80-RM 170 per month in a low or medium-cost house. You need to start your own auditing to find out where energy is use and wasted. For starters, switch off and unplug all electricity equipment and appliances when not in use. This is because, the appliances will still consume little energy from the power source. Then, you should run your washing machine when it is full and iron as many clothes at one time. By doing this, you are also saving water and your own time at once. Among other easy steps that can be taken are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Use energy efficient T5 or LED bulbs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Adjust lighting to your needs and use free sunlight during the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Shut the doors and windows when the air-conditioner is running to avoid infiltration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Set indoor temperature between 23-25 degree Celsius for air-conditioner at work or home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Use reasonable tinted film or adjustable curtains to minimize solar heat from entering the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Use energy efficient equipment and appliances in your kitchen, living room, bedroom and everywhere within your house. Purchase energy efficient appliances with 5 Star Energy label for refrigerator, air-conditioner, stand fan and television. Replace old appliances after a very long time because they consume energy the most. Now I hope that all of you realize that using energy efficiently is very simple and what matters most, you do not pay for what you do not use. I am starting to use energy efficiently in my residential college and I hope that we can together work to cool and green the earth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This message is brought to you by SEDA Malaysia, the implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Malaysia's
Feed-in Tariff (FiT) system obligates the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as
TNB to buy from renewable energy producers the electricity produced from
renewable resources (renewable energy) 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.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">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 RE in the energy mix. Currently, 1%
surcharge is imposed to all electricity consumers if their monthly electricity
consumption exceeds 300 kWh or their monthly electricity bills cost more than
RM 77 a month. This money is channelled into the Renewable Energy Fund or RE
Fund and administered by SEDA Malaysia and used to pay the premium Feed-in
Tariff rate. For more information, please refer to <a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/">www.seda.gov.my</a>. Take care and God bless, I will see you in my next blog post. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://varidis-asia.net/">varidis-asia.net</a></span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-59764255805712351202013-11-27T09:28:00.000+08:002013-11-27T09:28:44.772+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Feed-in Tariff (FiT)<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://azhamvosovic.blogspot.com/2013/11/seda-malaysia-bloggers-workshop-2013.html">this link</a> for Part 1 of SEDA Malaysia blog post.</span><br />
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Previously, we discussed SEDA Malaysia's function as a statutory body under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Act 2011 [Act 726] to administer and manage the implementation of the Feed-in Tariff mechanism which is mandated under the Renewable Energy Act 2011 [Act 725]. SEDA Malaysia's roles are clearly stated in the SEDA Act 2011 and it is also responsible to spearhead the development of Renewable Energy industry in Malaysia. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">For your information, SEDA Malaysia is the implementer of Feed-in Tariff program for development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia. Malaysia's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) obligates the Distribution Licensees (DLs) such as TNB to buy from renewable energy producers the electricity produced from renewable resources (renewable energy) 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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">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 RE in the energy mix. Currently, 1% surcharge is imposed to all electricity consumers if their monthly consumption exceeds 300 kWh or their monthly electricity bills cost more than 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. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://mesym.com/">mesym.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">If you install a solar panel on your rooftop, you can sell the electricity to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The rate of energy you sell is at RM 1.75/kWh and that is a lot compared to what you buy from TNB, RM 0.31/kWh. For this system to work, someone has to pay the difference in price of consumer-generated electricity and the market price of the electricity (Rm 1.75-RM 0.31 = RM 1.41). </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">(Source: </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.mesym.com/">http://www.mesym.com</a>)<span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">For more information on SEDA Malaysia and Feed-in Tariff, please log on to </span><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">www.seda.gov.my</a> <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">and if you want to get involved, you must fill up an application before it is granted by SEDA Malaysia. The forms are available online on SEDA Malaysia's website and hard copies will be made available as SEDA Malaysia's office. All applicants will be treated fairly and equally through a transparent application prosess and the quota will be made available from time to time. Applicants must be aware of the news and announcement on SEDA Malaysia's website and submit the right documentation and information. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Submission of false information may be subjected to refusal or revocation of any feed-in approval if granted and/or shall constitute an offence committed by them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">There are a few issues faced by SEDA Malaysia in implementing the Feed-in Tariff as well. The Renewable Energy (RE) quota is limited by the availability of the RE Fund and currently, only 1% of contribution is collected from consumers. This amount has actually become a major concern of the public because of the general lack of trust in the government and they requested for SEDA Malaysia to be more transparent in disclosing the RE Fund. As a result, SEDA Malaysia impose a more stringent rules for the applicants of the Feed-in Tariff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Alright, I know that some of you are overload of information already right? However, I would like to hear your opinion regarding the implementation of the Feed-in Tariff and the 1% surcharge imposed on consumers with electricity bills exceeding RM 77 a month. Perhaps SEDA Malaysia will hear your voice and make something about it. In my next blog post, </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I will write about several simple ways for you to use energy efficiently. Remember that we can work together for a better and greener tomorrow. Take care and God bless :)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-85187608056566437842013-11-26T10:22:00.000+08:002013-11-26T10:22:00.877+08:00SEDA Malaysia: Bloggers Workshop 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">On 20th October 2013, Sustainable Energy Development
Authority of Malaysia (</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">SEDA Malaysia) invited bloggers to join their first "SEDA Malaysia Open Day Bloggers Workshop" held at Berjaya Times
Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">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).</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/azhamvsvcpage">Azham Vsvc Blog-azine</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">SEDA Malaysia Open Day Bloggers Workshop aims </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 150%;">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. </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">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.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">The tentative of SEDA Malaysia Bloggers Open Day</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Before we go any further, <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; line-height: 115%;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 27px;">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. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">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<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.seda.gov.my/"><b>www.seda.gov.my</b></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for further reading.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/azhamvsvcpage">Azham Vsvc Blog-azine</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">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?</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://seda.gov.my/">http://seda.gov.my</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">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</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="line-height: 150%;">gives back to the society and you can do so! Let me tell
you a simple step in serving for a better tomorrow. </span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="286" src="http://simplisolar.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photodune-2353017-solar-system-s-634x285.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://simplisolar.com/">http://simplisolar.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Solar </span><span style="line-height: 24px;">photo-voltaic</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> (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. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="line-height: 150%;">This is a great way for you to save up your expenses and help preserve the environment. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Log on to </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://seda.gov.my/">http://seda.gov.my</a> if you are interested in </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">registering for Feed-in Tariff or getting </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">to know about more renewable energy </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">resources in Malaysia. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I will see you in the next blog post, take care and God bless. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155313364185851929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654990981854694874.post-484154528099966742013-10-23T00:08:00.000+08:002013-10-23T00:11:35.986+08:00HPV Vaccination Program at Universiti Putra Malaysia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Salam and a very good day everyone! Wow, it has been too long right? Now I am back with an announcement for all girls out there who were born on the year 1993 until 1995. Yes, this is a very important message for all of them so please let them know by kindly sharing this blog post to your friends on Facebook, Twitter and other relevant social media sites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Do you know that the HPV Vaccination Program (PVHPV) is initiated by <i>Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara </i>(LPPKN)under the provision of <i>Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat</i> (KPWKM)? This vaccination program mainly aims to reduce the load of diseases as a cause of Cervical Cancer for the next 20 years to come. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Apart from that, it also targets to:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Conduct HPV vaccination to all women born in the year 1993-1995.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Protect Malaysian women from the risk of HPV infection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">-Lessen the risk of cervical cancer among women in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Now, let me tell you a brief idea about Cervical Cancer and its connection to HPV. Cervical cancer is a disease in which the cells in the cervix grow abnormally and about 99.7% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccinating against cervical cancer may reduce deaths by two-thirds because it is the third most common cancer among Malaysians!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This definitely needs to be stopped. Under the government initiative, LPPKN will be going to universities in Lembah Klang, Sabah and Sarawak to give out FREE vaccines to all girls out there from the 2nd of October 2013 until 16th of November. The vaccination program starts at 9 AM to 4 PM and it is not only restricted to female university students. You can tag along your own friends, daughters or nieces to these venues stated:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Apart from that, participants that have completed all THREE doses will be given a pass to a secret concert with locally-renowned artistes that is scheduled in the second quarter of next year, 2nd March 2014. Eligible participants can also receive HPV vaccination at any one of the 58 LPPKN Nur Sejahtera clinics or health centers at public universities nationwide. For further information, please log on to </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://facebook.com/PVHPV">http://facebook.com/PVHPV</a> for information of roadshow locations and more. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This is a FREE vaccination program so why don't you just go and grab this great opportunity right? </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Remember, there are about two to three new cases are confirmed everyday so ACT NOW, and ACT FAST! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Please LIKE the Facebook Page and show your support towards the HPV Vaccination Program.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I will see you girls this SATURDAY at Bukit Ekspo, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Serdang from 9 AM to 6 PM. Now we have the power to stop Cervical Cancer so take care and GET VACCINATED :)</span></div>
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