KUCHING, Oct 14: The installation of solar photovoltaic systems at government premises nationwide includes 283 rural schools in Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia, alongside 46 Federal Government buildings, four Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) border posts and an Orang Asli village, Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said.
According to a TVS news report, Nanta said the initiative which involves the installation of installation of grid-connected photovoltaic (GCPV) and off-grid photovoltaic (OGPV) systems implemented by the Public Works Department (JKR), has the potential to save up to RM115 million annually in energy costs compared with conventional electricity usage.
“This reflects the government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions while saving electricity costs for building operations.
