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KUCHING, June 23: Construction is set to commence soon on a ground-breaking 50MWac floating solar project at Sarawak’s oldest Batang Ai hydroelectric plant (HEP), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of renewable energy in the region.
The commencement of the Batang Ai Floating Solar Farm project followed the symbolic site handover to Trina Solar, a leading solar energy firm, in a ceremony held at Batang Ai HEP on June 20.
According to a media release today, Sarawak Energy said that Trina Solar was awarded the tender to develop the floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) project in the Batang Ai HEP resorvoir last year.
Spanning 190 hectares, this project is the first large-scale FPV initiative to be constructed on a hyrdo dam in Sarawak which creates value through hybridisation of renewable technologies and optimisation of grid connection.
With its innovative design and strategic location, the Batang Ai Floating Solar project aims to harness the potential sunlight and utilise the hydro reservoir water body resources.
Once operational, it will generate clean and sustainable electricity, meeting the rising energy demands of the region while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
In attendance were Sarawak Energy’s vice president for Hydro, Ir Polycarp Wong, Batang Ai HEP Station manager David Gunda and Trina Solar Asia-Pacific regional head Yang Yunjia.
Also present were Lubok Antu District councillor Robin Kana and Lubok Antu District Office administrative officer Mohamad Syafiq Midin. — DayakDaily
