AFTER depending on a diesel generator for years, a school in Kota Tinggi, Johor, has switched to a solar photovoltaic (solar PV)system.
Johor Corporation (JCorp) Foundation chief executive officer Zaidatul Zurita Abdul Rahman said the move to power SK Agama Tunjuk Laut with a solar PV system marked a major step in strengthening rural education and sustainability in the state.
“The school, one of the few fully off-grid schools in Johor, had long depended on a diesel generator.
“It experienced frequent power disruptions and operational challenges.
“To address this, we introduced the ‘The Future-Powered Project’ initiative to the school,” she said in a press release.
She said the newly installed solar PV system was equipped with an Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system, enabling real-time tracking of energy performance and system health.
“Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), together with our foundation and ICP Piles, will also provide training to teachers and the local community on basic solar maintenance to ensure the long-term sustainability of the system,” she elaborated.
Zaidatul Zurita said the project was made possible through collaboration between UTM, Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Johor (MAINJ) and Johor Plantations Group Bhd.
She highlighted that the solar project initiative would bring long-term benefits to the school community.
“With reliable clean energy and an IoT-enabled system, the entire community will benefit from safer and uninterrupted learning.”
Zaidatul Zurita also expressed appreciation to Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor (YSIJ) for its contributions to the school.
“YSIJ has contributed back-to-school essentials, two printers and two smart televisions to support teaching and learning at the school,” she added.
Last October, three rural schools were selected for the Digital Literacy Programme where they received 60 laptops. It aimed to improve digital access for underserved communities.
Also present at the solar PV handover ceremony was Kota Tinggi district officer Miswan Yunus.
