Exploring hydrogen, solar power for alternative renewable energy
KUCHING: In addition to its sources of hydroelectricity Sarawak Energy is also exploring alternative clean energy pathways with other renewables like hydrogen and solar power. Hydrogen is primarily aimed at greening Sarawak’s transportation sector while solar energy is utilised to provide micro-grids to light up Sarawak’s remote hinterland villages. Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer […]
More research on hydrogen needed
KUCHING: Sarawak could be part of the hydrogen production league with the success of the state’s research and development efforts in hydrogen and the possibility of reducing its production cost over time, contributing to the increasing global demand for clean energy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak could take advantage […]
Sarawak well-positioned to become significant hydrogen player
KUCHING: Sarawak has two key competitive advantages as a potential hydrogen producer – its industrial electricity tariffs are highly competitive at both national and regional levels and renewable hydropower dominates its generation mix. This means that it can use renewable hydropower to produce green carbon-neutral hydrogen. Speaking as a panellist during the ‘Hydrogen Economy Forum’ […]
DOE director hails hydrogen initiative
SERIAN: The Department of Environment (DoE) Sarawak believes that the state government’s initiative of using hydrogen fuel can reduce carbon emissions from motor vehicles. Its director Hamzah Mohamad pointed out that the initiative suggested by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was a positive one. “We believe an environmentally friendly fuel can help […]
Committed to reducing carbon emissions
During the DUN sitting on Nov 9, 2019, Abang Johari asserted his commitment to reducing carbon emissions. In his winding-up speech, he said that the state government had allocated a sum of RM20.3 million for an applied research grant under the Hydrogen Economy Initiative. Under the 21st Century Clean Transportation initiative, Abang Johari has approved […]
First mover in hydrogen energy
2019 was a significant year. It was the year Sarawak’s first Integrated Hydrogen Production Plant and Refuelling Station was launched in Kuching as part of the state’s efforts to enhance the development of a clean and sustainable energy industry. Officially launched on May 27, 2019 by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, the […]
