KUCHING: A new water technology prototype will be set up in Stumbin, Sri Aman, aimed at generating electricity using river water.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the new technology will be dependent on river water.
“We use the water from the river, we pump it into an elevated tank and we will release the water through a pipe and what is needed is the force of water.
“What is needed is running water, water that falls from the concept of gravity, it will then generate energy through the rivers present,” he told reporters when attending the Hari Raya Open house of former Batang Lupar MP, Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim today (Apr 14).
Abang Johari added the prototype is expected to produce 500 kilowatts of electricity and will rely on the force of water accelerated by a turbine.
He also mentioned plans to explore wave-based energy generation, a concept currently deployed in Shanghai, China.
“Using waves, this will be able to generate energy and I have tried it in Samalaju, Bintulu, 4 kilometres at sea.
“This is new, this is also a prototype, I have diversified the source of energy which is green (energy). When we use technology, we have to think outside of the box,” he said.
Abang Johari also pointed out there is a need for comprehensive analysis and research to optimise water-related technologies in the state.
“We have Batang Lupar, Batang Kerian, Batang Saribas and Batang Sadong. So many (rivers) and that’s why more analysis and study is needed to produce better services and more energies,” he said
