KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Utama City Centre Sdn Bhd has chosen Solarvest Holdings Bhd's unit Solarvest Energy Sdn Bhd to install Malaysia's largest on-site photovoltaic (PV) panels and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
The installation will span about 273,300 square feet of the mall's rooftop and car park, generating over 5,700 kilowatts peak (kWp) of renewable energy to supply power to 1 Utama.
Solarvest will handle the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) tasks for the solar power system installation.
"At the current project stage, Solarvest has conducted studies at the site to assess the optimum clean electricity generation capacity to suit 1 Utama's energy needs in a cost-effective manner. The installation is nearing completion," it said.
Solarvest executive director and group chief executive officer Davis Chong Chun Shiong noted that the company is witnessing increased interest in the adoption of clean energy, especially among commercial and industrial (C&I) entities.
"We are pleased to collaborate with 1 Utama Shopping Centre on their sustainability initiatives aimed at curbing carbon emissions.
"Our expanded tender book in Malaysia from 1.6 gigawatts last year to 2.8 gigawatts this year signifies an acceleration of clean energy adoption toward achieving Malaysia's net zero goals," he said.
Davis also emphasised Solarvest's dedication to supporting customers in their journey towards decarbonisation by enhancing the reliability and accessibility of clean energy.
1 Utama Shopping Centre public relations and sustainability senior manager Lee Li Lian highlighted that as the inaugural green mall in Malaysia, the mall acknowledges its pivotal role in promoting sustainable practices, minimising environmental impact, and investing in effective long-term solutions to foster a circular economy and mitigate climate change.