Malaysian state-owned TNB has launched a young for the event of a 30 MW (AC) floating photo voltaic undertaking at Chenderoh Reservoir within the nation’s east.

Based on tender paperwork, builders have till Dec. 8, 2023, to submit their proposals for the engineering, procurement, building and commissioning (EPCC) of the plant, which will probably be constructed at certainly one of Malaysia’s main hydroelectric dams.

The Southeast Asian nation goals to generate 30% of its vitality from renewables by 2030, in line with the latest authorities grasp plan.

“Nevertheless, it’s conditional on the levelled value in every [renewable energy] supply is shut to traditional sources, with no new main coal-fired energy crops established put up 2020,” the report stated.

Malaysia recorded an estimated 1.9 GW of put in photo voltaic capability on the finish of final yr, in line with the latest information printed by the Worldwide Renewable Vitality Company (IRENA).

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