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Large Scale Solar, or better known as solar farms, is essentially the large-scale application of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in a contained area so that electricity can be generated for use – ranging from hundreds of kilowatts to thousands of megawatts.
The construction of an LSS comes with its own set of challenges; it requires not just expertise, but also the careful touch of craftsmanship to deliver the most optimal output and return on investment for land owners and our clients, whilst maintaining the safety and reliability through the lifecycle of the large-scale solar farm projects – from planning, commissioning and operationalisation.
Our team has both the required capability and capacity as a renewable energy developer to lead and carry projects through, offering end-to-end services under one roof.
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In 2019, Malaysia registered an installed capacity of solar energy of 882MW, and is forecasted to reach 4GW by 2030. An accumulation of such energy capacity is largely represented by solar farms – large scale solar (LSS) power plants, a growing amenity globally as an alternative source of electricity generation and renewable energy. The possibilities of expanding such large-scale solar farms are vast and far-reaching, with many studies exploring its feasibility to host a large portion of residential and commercial consumption.
Within Malaysia, the government has undoubtedly recognised the potential of LSS farm projects in supporting the national electricity grid, on top of its contribution as an environmentally friendly source of energy. In line with that, it has, through the Energy Commission Malaysia (EC), rolled out an LSS programme that allows one to generate their own electricity (capped between an installable capacity ranging 1MW to <50 MW) from such solar farms, and sell it back to the TNB grid.
With much potential on its development and advancements, large-scale solar projects have been and are currently being built across the country, propelled by government incentives on tariffs and trade schemes as well as hefty investments by those looking for more sustainable sources of energy in the midst of climate change concerns.
The Malaysian government has also provided financial incentives to encourage the building and installation of large-scale solar farms via various schemes. The Large Scale Solar (LSS) scheme is a prime example, regulated by the Energy Commission and offering large-scale solar farm owners the opportunity to sell generated electricity back to the national TNB grid for a period of 21 years. Other schemes and programmes that are broad incentives for renewable energy utilisation include the Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme, Self-Consumption (SELCO), the Supply Agreement of Renewable Energy (SARE) and the Green Income Tax Exemption (GITE) – all driven to benefit the economy, creating a spill over effect on multiple sectors in their approach towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.
A solar farm is large collection of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that absorbs energy from the sun, converts it into electricity and sends that electricity to the power grid for distribution and consumption by customers across the nation. Most solar farms are usually mounted at ground level instead of on rooftops.
Large scale solar farms are usually developed by one of two parties based on consumers – a utility-scale solar farm or solar power plant that harnesses solar energy to be sold to wholesale power providers; or one directly owned by a utility company.
Panels procured for large scale solar farms are typically different; they are bifacial, whereby the solar panel can absorb sunlight from both top and bottom surfaces of the panel. Such mechanism allows for the maximisation of total energy generation from the solar farm and thus return on investment. New solar farm panels have even higher capacity and increased efficiency for the same reason of maximising sunlight absorption and solar farm returns.
With much potential on its development and advancements, large-scale solar projects have been and are currently being built across the country, propelled by government incentives on tariffs and trade schemes as well as hefty investments by those looking for more sustainable sources of energy in the midst of climate change concerns.
The Malaysian government has also provided financial incentives to encourage the building and installation of large-scale solar powered farms via various schemes. The Large Scale Solar (LSS) scheme is a prime example, regulated by the Energy Commission and offering large-scale solar farm owners the opportunity to sell generated electricity back to the national TNB grid for a period of 21 years. Other schemes and programs that are broad incentives for renewable energy utilization include the Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme, Self-Consumption (SELCO), the Supply Agreement of Renewable Energy (SARE), and the Green Income Tax Exemption (GITE) – all driven to benefit the economy, creating a spillover effect on multiple sectors in their approach towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.
The overreaching benefit for large-scale solar farms is that it ultimately increases the clean energy supply and consumption of renewable power and energy – the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by far is the ultimate goal of its development. Solar technology is proven to generate little to no carbon emissions, with significantly lower emissions intensity levels than fossil fuel utility.
Progressture Solar’s mission is to ensure we provide quality consultation and project development for large- scale solar systems, stretching the benefits of solar power to as many stakeholders while reducing environmental degradation. The small part we play in the complicated web of climate mitigation still holds a large responsibility on our shoulders to provide organisations with clarity, transparency, and the best possible solutions on the path towards sustainable green energy. As Malaysia is a country diverse in its geographical and ecological landscape, it is thus important to consider various angles when planning your placement of a large-scale solar farm systems.
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