CHUKAI: Eastern Pacific Industrial Corp Bhd (EPIC) plans to expand its service network through its subsidiary EPIC Solar Sdn Bhd (ESSB) in the field of solar energy and green technology in Malaysia.
ESSB chairman Dr Mamad Puteh said the plan is in line with the company’s mission and supports the country’s aspiration to achieve the use of 40% renewable energy by 2035.
Dr Mamad pointed out that to achieve the target, EESB has become a pioneer and driver in solar projects on the East Coast with the opening of a 28ha solar farm with a capacity of up to 18.5MW in Teluk Kalong, Terengganu.
“The power plant in Teluk Kalong supplies solar energy with a capacity of up to 18.5MW to Tenaga Nasional Bhd
through the national grid for a period of 21 years, until 2039,” he said. — Bernama
