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Implementation of photovoltaics in Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorMohamad A.A.S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorPasupuleti J.en_US
dc.contributor.authorShamsuddin A.H.en_US
dc.contributor.authorid35753548100en_US
dc.contributor.authorid11340187300en_US
dc.contributor.authorid35779071900en_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-28T07:30:46Z
dc.date.available2023-12-28T07:30:46Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractThis paper aims to explore the viability of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Malaysia. The Malaysian Energy Center (PTM)'s Suria1000 project highlights the problems associated with rooftop PV systems. TNB's off-grid PV projects also provide valuable lessons on standalone PV systems. PTM's Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) project shows grid-connected rooftop PV systems are viable. The annual energy output of these installations has been found to be in the top 50 % of similar installations Worldwide. The major obstacles to these systems are the high capital cost of the system and the absence of a feed-in tariff. TNB's experience with offgrid PV projects point to their viability as an attractive alternative to costly extension of the grid for small isolated loads. The major problem is the high maintenance cost of these installations. Simulation studies indicate that standalone PV systems with storage capacity and backup generator are cheaper than grid extension for small loads beyond a certain distance from the grid. Rooftop PV generation in the commercial areas of the city can also be an attractive alternative to upgrading the existing grid capacity. The study concludes that various PV system options need to be introduced into the country on an urgent basis to bring down capital and maintenance costs as well as provide learning opportunities to upgrade the technical competencies of its human resource. �2009 IEEE.en_US
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dc.identifier.ArtNo5398614
dc.identifier.doi10.1109/ICEENVIRON.2009.5398614
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dc.identifier.urihttps://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/29683
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dc.sourcetitleICEE 2009 - Proceeding 2009 3rd International Conference on Energy and Environment: Advancement Towards Global Sustainability
dc.subjectCost
dc.subjectGrid
dc.subjectObstacles
dc.subjectPhotovoltaics
dc.subjectRooftop
dc.subjectCosts
dc.subjectMaintenance
dc.subjectMesh generation
dc.subjectSustainable development
dc.subjectBack-up generators
dc.subjectBuilding integrated photovoltaic
dc.subjectCapital costs
dc.subjectEnergy output
dc.subjectFeed-in tariff
dc.subjectGrid
dc.subjectGrid extension
dc.subjectGrid-connected
dc.subjectHuman resources
dc.subjectIsolated loads
dc.subjectLearning opportunity
dc.subjectMaintenance cost
dc.subjectMalaysia
dc.subjectMalaysians
dc.subjectOff-grids
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic systems
dc.subjectPhotovoltaics
dc.subjectPV generation
dc.subjectPV system
dc.subjectSimulation studies
dc.subjectSmall load
dc.subjectStand-alone PV systems
dc.subjectStorage capacity
dc.subjectTechnical competencies
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic effects
dc.titleImplementation of photovoltaics in Malaysiaen_US
dc.typeConference paperen_US
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