Kuching, 06 February 2024 – Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd (“Solarvest Borneo”), a subsidiary of the clean energy expert, Solarvest Holdings Berhad, has unveiled a new green energy testbed (“Testbed”) with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (“CENTEXS”) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (“Huawei Malaysia”) at CENTEXS’ Headquarters in Santubong, Kuching, Sarawak.
The introduction of the new Testbed serves to facilitate further exploration of sustainable energy solutions and features cutting-edge capabilities in wind turbine technology electricity generation from hydrogen, micro-hydropower, and in building-integrated photovoltaics (“BIPV”) systems.
The launch of the wind turbine testbed was graced by the Premier of Sarawak, The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg. This aligns with the Sarawak Government’s efforts to advance the development of a new green energy agenda, following and building upon the successful introduction of the smart solar PV and green hydrogen testbed in June 2023.
The Solarvest Borneo, CENTEXS and Huawei Malaysia collaboration aims to drive innovative breakthroughs in the clean energy industry and nurture local talent within the region.
The launch event, which included the opening of the Green Energy Gallery, showcased a comprehensive green energy ecosystem which aims to raise public awareness and foster a sustainable tomorrow.
Director of Solarvest Borneo, Mr. Leon Liew Chee Ing (刘骐英) said, “Malaysia’s proactive approach of exploring the potential of hydrogen, as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (“NETR”) directly aligns with Sarawak’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap. It sets the stage to propelling Sarawak as a key regional green hydrogen hub and serves as a strategic lever to drive Sarawak into a developed state by 2030.”
“Propelling future advancements in clean energy that will empower Sarawak to spearhead a sustainable future will hinge on local talent. Together with CENTEXS and Huawei, we champion this vision by leveraging on Solarvest’s industry expertise to nurture a skilled workforce through education and skill development,” he added.
Chief Executive Officer of CENTEXS, Dato Haji Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman said, “The addition of the new Testbed at CENTEXS provides hands-on training opportunities that will enrich the learning experiences of students and ease their transition into the renewable energy sector workforce. We are delighted to partner with Solarvest Borneo and Huawei Malaysia on a valuable platform for skills enhancement and practical training across the energy applications of solar, hydrogen, and wind.”
“For instance, the hydrogen production testbed coupled with the solar PV testbed and wind turbine have enabled us to efficiently power up our green energy gallery. This practical demonstration not only showcases real-world applications but also instils in our students a profound understanding of green energy technologies,” he added.
Vice President of Huawei Malaysia Digital Power Business, Mr. Chong Chern Peng said, “Technological advancements play a critical role in driving clean energy adoption. Huawei Malaysia is committed to making meaningful contributions to energy supply reliability and efficiency with innovative technologies. We are confident in helping build a better tomorrow for Sarawak with sustainable green technology solutions. We are also committed to ensuring that this is an ongoing venture with our priority being the supply of local talent in the green industry who will be trained with Huawei’s latest green energy technology and empowered to develop as well as continue the green agenda for the nation.”
This collaboration is a part of Solarvest’s 5-Year Strategic Roadmap to transform into a regenerative clean energy expert with ventures into new sustainable solutions.