SHAH ALAM, June 19 — Two Selangor lawmakers have urged the state administration to expand solar energy adoption across the state, covering various buildings and facilities, to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources.
Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran said the government should issue a formal directive for all state-linked companies to implement solar energy solutions across their properties.
Debating the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package Phase Two, he noted that many buildings owned by state subsidiaries have yet to adopt renewable energy solutions.
"I hope that, as a continuation of these stimulus package initiatives, the Selangor government will issue a directive to all subsidiaries, such as PKNS, PKPS, MBI, local authorities, and District Offices to move faster in installing solar energy systems across all government buildings," he said during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly special sitting today.
Rajiv added that the state government should take inspiration from Renewable Energy 100 (RE100), a global corporate initiative where companies commit to using 100 per cent renewable electricity for all their operations, and urged Selangor to encourage businesses to work toward this goal.
He suggested providing incentives to encourage and accelerate the adoption of such practices among businesses.
The lawmaker cited Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd as an example of a government-linked entity with significant energy consumption, noting that its annual electricity bill reaches RM300 million.
“Given the large number of water treatment plants and water pump stations, the total annual bill is significant. They are likely one of TNB’s largest clients in Selangor.
“I hope Air Selangor will place serious and urgent emphasis on transitioning to RE100. Air Selangor can serve as an example for all other subsidiaries, demonstrating that we can install renewable energy systems at our own premises to generate green electricity,” Rajiv said.
Similarly, he proposed other untapped renewable energy sources, such as mini-hydro power plants, noting that small rivers across Selangor have significant potential for hydroelectric power generation.
Meanwhile, Seri Serdang state assemblyman Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi said solar adoption should not be limited to government buildings but should be expanded to other facilities, such as houses of worship.
“Our houses of worship, like mosques and suraus, should also (be included in) solar energy programmes. At the very least, it can reduce the burden of electricity bills that we face today,” he said.
Abbas called for wider adoption of other green technologies, such as electric vehicles (EVs), saying that the state should gradually transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources.
He reiterated his proposal to use EVs at the upcoming 2026 Malaysia Games in Selangor, as the move would help lower fuel costs and reduce pollution.
