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April 15, 2024
Malaysia launches new pricing for green electricity with cheaper tariffs
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation of Malaysia (PETRA) has launched a new tiered pricing mechanism with lower rates for the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) program set to a quota of 6,600 GWh this year.
April 03, 2024
Malaysia’s new moratorium unexpectedly propels rise of green steel
The green steel supply chain is gradually starting up in Malaysia, largely due to stricter government policies related to decarbonization. One of these policies is a two-year moratorium on all expansion and diversification of manufacturing activities in t
April 02, 2024
Malaysia aiming to spur residential solar PV via new incentive scheme
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has launched a solar incentive scheme (Solar for Rakyat incentive scheme or Solaris) to encourage installation of solar PV systems by domestic users.
March 27, 2024
Malaysian startup supplies EV firm greener graphite with agriculture waste
A Malaysian energy startup is ready to assist electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in obtaining a crucial component from sources other than China by using agricultural waste to produce graphite.
March 20, 2024
Samaiden signs 20-year solar energy PPA with Maxell Tohshin
Samaiden Group has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Maxell Tohshin, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maxell, to execute the design and installation of a solar PV system, with a capacity of 1,028.28 kWp at Maxell Tohshin's premises.
March 14, 2024
Carbon fee for air travel up to airlines, says Mavcom
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is reviewing the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC) to align with the impending introduction of carbon fee for air travel, expected to be implemented as early as April this year.
March 12, 2024
Grab accused of greenwashing over its “carbon neutral” fee
The Malaysian non-profit organization RimbaWatch pointing out Grab, a Southeast Asian ride-hailing service platform, buying carbon credits through the Katingan Mentaya Project (KMP) have exaggerated offset effects and are suspected of greenwashing.
March 12, 2024
Gentari partners with Solarvest for solar installation at over 300 Petronas stations
Solarvest Energy, a subsidiary of clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings, has been appointed by Gentari Renewables to install solar power systems at over 300 Petronas stations across Malaysia, marking a significant step towards sustainability.
February 26, 2024
Semarak RE secures funding for Malaysia’s largest green hydrogen project
Malaysia’s Semarak Renewable Energy (Semarak RE) successfully secured a financing package of RM1.88 billion from Singaporean investment firm Captiale Ventures on Feb. 20 for its green hydrogen project in Perak.
February 19, 2024
Malaysia government fuels solar panel installations via NEM Program
Malaysia’s deputy minster for Energy Transition and Water Transformation announced an encouraging surge in solar panel installations in residential areas across the country, marking a promising step towards its energy transition.