Sime Darby Property leads rooftop solar push under Malaysia new national framework. (Photo: Sime Darby Property)
The Malaysian government has launched a new renewable energy initiative this year aimed at increasing solar generation capacity through community involvement, while also enhancing regional energy flexibility.
Leading the charge is prominent property developer Sime Darby Property (SDP), which plans to begin implementation in Elmina, a township on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. The project highlights the benefits of collaboration between public and private sectors.
"CREAM" initiative encourages solar participation from locals
The initiative, called the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM), is designed to encourage households to lease their rooftops to developers or system integrators for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The electricity generated will then be sold to nearby users with local demand.
