UiTM’s solar power plant being built

Prof Hassan (second from left) receives documents from Chua (second from right) while Dr Ahmad Zaidee (left) and Yaacob look on.

UNIVERSITI Teknologi Mara (UiTM) will soon be the first higher learning institution in Malaysia to own and commercially operate a 50MW photovoltaic plant.

The large scale solar power plant - currently being constructed on a 117ha piece of land in Gambang, Pahang - is part of UiTM’s initiative to help fulfil the national aspiration of promoting Malaysia’s green technology, accelerate the country’s economy and boost sustainable development.