ET Energy to Build a 61MWp Solar Project for UiTM in Malaysia

The project was awarded in the first round of the Large Scale Solar PV project bidding program, and the 61MWp solar power plant will be connected to the grid before the end of 2018.

ET Energy, the leading developer and operator of clean energy in the world, has announced that it has signed with its partner Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. (” NWEPDI “), China Power Engineering Consulting Group, an EPC contract to carry out a turnkey project with UiTM Solar Power, a major local developer of photovoltaic solar energy. Under the agreement, the three companies are committed to building a 61MWp solar power plant in Malaysia.

Specifically, more than 220,000 solar modules will be installed on a 110-hectare plot located in Gambang in the municipality of Kuantan (Pahang State). The project was awarded in the first round of the Large Scale Solar PV project bidding program, and the 61MWp solar power plant will be connected to the grid before the end of 2018. The green electricity generated by the solar power plant will be enough to meet the needs of more than 80,000 households.

ET Energy, as a provider of energy solutions until the delivery of keys, will work with NWEPDI to offer a comprehensive service of engineering, contracting, construction, operations and maintenance. This international project will have, both in the creation and development phase, the experience and capacity of both companies, which has raised great expectations regarding compliance with the established deadline as well as the effectiveness of the system.

“We are proud to offer a comprehensive service to one of the largest solar plants in Malaysia,” said Dennis She, President and CEO of ET Energy. “ET Energy has been supporting this project since June of last year, and our service and experience are key to get the trust of the project developer, I am convinced that this project will be completed within the stipulated timeframe and will meet the requirements specified by the client. Our goal is to realize more profitable and sustainable solar projects for Malaysia and for our international clients. “

Azlizan Fadzil, CEO of UiTM Holdings, the financial participation company of UiTM Solar Power, said: “Our main objective is to create sustainable values ​​and effective forms of investment by committing ourselves to transform ideas into actions, and income generation into wealth creation. As a pioneer in large-scale solar energy in Malaysia, we are pleased to work with international partners with extensive experience and capacity such as ET Energy and NWEPDI. “

Source: PRNewswire