7.4.2 : 100% renewable energy pledge
Komuniti bot nelayan Mersing terima manfaat teknologi solar PV terasing UTM
The Solar PV isolated system project for 21 Mersing fishermen's boats provides a tangible proof-of-concept for completely replacing fossil fuels in a critical operation. The system entirely substitutes the diesel-powered charging of essential electrical equipment—such as sonar, GPS, and lighting—with solar energy, effectively demonstrating a 100% renewable energy substitution in the local economy. This visible success story promotes the feasibility and financial benefits of clean energy, with each boat saving an estimated RM150.00 monthly in diesel costs.
Furthermore, UTM uses this project to publicly promote the technology to a wide range of external stakeholders. By partnering with Bank Islam's Sadaqa House and collaborating with 13 other national technical and higher education institutions (including IKBN, Politeknik, and Kolej Komuniti), UTM actively promotes the widespread adoption of 100% clean energy solutions. This collaboration, which involved training 180 students and lecturers, validates the technology and creates a skilled workforce capable of replicating and scaling these 100% renewable solutions across other communities and sectors, acting as a crucial promotion toward a broader societal energy transition.
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Brightening the Way: Solar Innovation Illuminates Fishing Jetties
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) Action as a Public Pledge for 100% Renewable Energy Beyond Campus
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) publicly promotes a commitment to 100% renewable energy beyond its campus by directly implementing a fully off-grid solar system in a previously unlit communal area, serving as a high-visibility, practical demonstration of zero-carbon electrification. The university's action transcends a verbal commitment by proving the functional viability of 100% renewable energy solutions in critical public infrastructure.
The project focused on the previously dark fishing jetties at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Layau, Kota Tinggi, Johor, where UTM researchers and collaborators installed an off-grid solar PV system to provide all necessary illumination. This implementation effectively creates a 100% renewable energy micro-grid for the entire jetty area.
This initiative acts as a powerful public promotion and pledge toward 100% renewable energy for several reasons:
- 100% Fossil Fuel Replacement: The jetties were previously unlit, and the off-grid solar system provides a complete, stand-alone, zero-emission solution for the community’s lighting needs. This total reliance on solar power is a public proof-of-concept for achieving 100% renewable energy in essential community infrastructure outside the formal grid.
- Safety and Convenience as a Public Incentive: The system enhanced safety for fishermen operating at night and reduced the risk of theft, providing tangible, immediate benefits that publicly endorse the value proposition of clean energy over traditional sources.
- Knowledge Transfer for Replication: The project's conclusion featured a Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) that equipped the local community with the skills to manage and maintain the solar system independently. By publicly sharing the operational and maintenance knowledge for this 100% renewable system, UTM promotes the transferability and replicability of the technology, which is essential for scaling a public commitment toward a wider clean energy transition.
By fully electrifying a vital piece of community infrastructure with solar power and ensuring local self-sufficiency, UTM promotes a 100% renewable energy pledge through impactful, replicable action.
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https://news.utm.my/2024/04/brightening-the-way-solar-innovation-illuminates-fishing-jetties/
