Energy
Do Not Misunderstand Nuclear Power Use: Ongkili
(Bernama) — Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili has urged the people to not misunderstand the use of the words ‘nuclear’ or ‘atom’ that were quite often linked to destruction.
He gave as example X-ray technology as one form of nuclear technology used in the field of medicine.
“Actually we are not aware that [...]
PM cites Abu Dhabi’s World Future Energy Summit as global driver of renewable energy development
-ameinfo.com-
The Malaysian Prime Minister has said that the World Future Energy Summit will play a significant role, alongside Copenhagen, in accelerating the uptake of renewable, the future of the energy sector. He will be one of the speakers the Plenary Welcome Session, that will open the World Future Energy Summit for the third year from [...]
Energy solution is right here
-The Star-By DATUK DR HALIM MAN
Biomass, biogas, municipal solid waste, solar and mini-hydro are all possible answers to renewable energy sources. And beyond 2020, solar energy could surpass all other forms of renewable energies for Malaysia. All we need are laws to make it possible.
IN view of the depleting conventional energy sources, global warming and [...]
7 countries attracted by Malaysia’s green technology effort
(Bernama) — The effort of Malaysia in developing green technology has attracted the interest of seven countries which are prepared to help, Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said today.
He said Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Korea, Japan and China had stated their intention through their respective [...]
Red Solar wants to feed cities with solar energy
(Bernama) — Red Solar (M) Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian solar energy company, intends to deploy Muni-Solar by collaborating with local authorities to install facilities that can feed cities, special economic zones, university campuses and villages with solar energy.
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff said through such initiative the company would put [...]
Work on solar energy plant in Perak to begin by June
-Bernama- SAN JOSE (California): Work on the solar energy plant in Perak which will produce renewable energy with green and clean technology will start by June next year.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said Perak’s foray into solar energy will be through a joint venture between Silicon Valley-based TCTI Inc and Perak [...]
Govt offers RM1.5bil in ‘green’ loans
(Bernama)KUALA LUMPUR: The government is allocating RM1.5bil as loans to green technology companies with interest rates as low as 2% under the 2010 Budget beginning Jan 1 to promote the sector.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said that companies supplying green technology were eligible to apply for a maximum [...]
Green energy in schools
-The Star-
FIVE schools in Malaysia will soon embrace green technology and provide a new learning experience for their pupils.
Under the Green Schools Campaign, these schools will be equipped with grid-connected photovoltaic systems to generate electricity.
The campaign is jointly sponsored by Pusat Tenaga Malaysia (PTM) and the Association of Independent Power Producers (Penjanabebas).
The initiative is also [...]
Council To Boost Private Sector Use Of Green Technology
(Bernama) — As part of the government’s Green Agenda, A National Green Technology Advisory Council, to be chaired by the prime minister, will be formed in an effort to accelerate the development of green technology in the country.
Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, said incentives for green technology projects were unveiled in Budget [...]
Increase demand for green tech to bring down cost
-The Star-
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will have to first have a plan to increase demand for renewable energy sources like solar panels if it is to truly promote the use of cheaper and more environment friendly power sources, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui.
Chin said the Government was serious about pursuing [...]
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