KUALA LANGAT, Sept 29 — Seventy state administrative buildings were equipped with solar panel facilities as of last year, as part of efforts to expand the use of renewable energy and promote green practices in the public sector.
State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the total installed capacity was 5.69 megawatts (MW), with 2.23 MW installed at State Secretariat buildings and District and Land Offices throughout Selangor.
“This development demonstrates the state government’s commitment to adopting clean energy practices in the management of government facilities.
“At the same time, it is also exploring a strategic approach through the Government Green Energy Project, developed through collaboration between TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd and Worldwide Holdings Berhad.
“This project is one of the strategic efforts to expand the use of solar energy to meet the needs of government facilities through the development of a solar farm in Hulu Bernam,” she said.
Jamaliah was speaking to the media after officiating the Solar Panel Car Park Project at Renesas Semiconductor KL Sdn Bhd in the Telok Panglima Garang Free Industrial Zone today.
Meanwhile, the state government will focus on ensuring that each building involved reaches its full potential, including meeting green building standards.
This effort aligns with the establishment of a climate change adaptation centre in Selangor last year, which supports efforts to strengthen the sustainability agenda in state buildings.
“We know that if we want to encourage private companies or industries to carry out initiatives such as this, we must set an example first.
“This initiative will continue on an ongoing basis until we are able to achieve better key performance indicators,” she said.
In June, the state government announced an assessment tax rebate of up to 100 per cent for installing rooftop solar panels in residential areas as part of efforts to encourage residents to adopt green and sustainable technologies.
The incentive under Phase Two of the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package also covers installing rainwater harvesting systems, recycling, food waste composting systems, and electric vehicle charging units.
