PERAK currently has 28 large-scale solar (LSS) projects either in operation or under development, with a total capacity of 1,441MW, placing it among the top states in the peninsula for solar energy output.
State green technology committee chairman Teh Kok Lim said development of renewable energy projects had brought both environmental and economic benefit to the state.
“Projects in solar, mini-hydro and biogas have created job opportunities in construction, operations and maintenance,” he said in reply to Steven Chaw (PH-Menglembu) during the Perak State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh, yesterday.
Teh said the state had seen positive growth in these sectors and would continue to support renewable energy as a development priority.
“Green energy not only reduces carbon footprint but also contributes to environmental improvement and the betterment of the people.”
He said local entrepreneurs benefitted through demand for support services, equipment supply and technical expertise, while the green energy sector helped upskill the workforce.
“Green energy will also benefit local communities through technical training and involvement in mini-hydro and biogas operations,” he said.
He noted that hybrid solar-hydro systems could enhance grid reliability.
“Hydro energy complements solar by generating electricity at night or during bad weather.”
Teh said reducing reliance on coal and gas would also lower long-term energy generation costs.
“The state will continue to support renewable energy development to deliver optimum benefits to the people in all aspects.”
He also highlighted national-level plans under Budget 2026, where the Federal Government announced LSS6 involving nearly RM6bil in investment and almost 2GW of additional solar energy capacity.
“This will contribute to the national target of exceeding 10GW of renewable energy by 2030,” he said.
