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Opportunities in RE

Project Overview Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Agenda Lastly, various legal frameworks and financial incentives
support solar energy growth in many countries, including
Malaysia. These measures promote renewable energy, making
TBSS2, managed by TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd (TRe), is a key Developing large-scale solar farms, such as TBSS2, offers projects like TBSS2 more feasible and attractive to investors.
project under the LSS4 programme. The 50 MW solar farm numerous ecological benefits, aligning with Malaysia’s
covers 180 acres and contributes significantly to Malaysia’s sustainability goals and global environmental standards. The development of TBSS2 has created numerous job
renewable energy capacity. The project successfully opportunities for residents, ranging from professional roles
commenced commercial operations on 21 December 2023, Firstly, TBSS2 leverages an unlimited energy source: in solar farm management to general positions such as
ahead of its scheduled date, marking a significant achievement sunlight. Solar farms utilise solar energy, a renewable resource, security, cleaning, and maintenance. This has contributed to
in TNB’s renewable energy portfolio. which reduces reliance on finite energy sources like coal and the local economy and improved the standard of living in the
gas. This shift supports sustainable development and aids in surrounding communities.
The construction of TBSS2 was completed in 14 months, lowering Malaysia’s carbon footprint.
beginning in October 2023 and concluding in December 2024.
The project involved the installation of 131,490 Bi-Facial Secondly, solar energy is inherently clean and does not
Monocrystalline solar panels, each with a capacity of 570W emit greenhouse gases during electricity generation. The "We are dedicated to creating a sustainable future through clean
and environmentally friendly energy. As pioneers in solar farm
and 575W. These panels are connected to the grid through 8 TBSS2 project is expected to decrease carbon emissions by development, we recognize our substantial responsibility in reducing
inverters and are supported by 223 combiner boxes and 4,870 approximately 59,446 tonnes of CO2 annually, contributing carbon emissions and positively impacting the local community. This
strings. The electricity generated by TBSS2 is transmitted significantly to the fight against climate change. project goes beyond merely generating renewable energy; it is also
about creating job opportunities and engaging the local community
via overhead cables across a 1.6 km distance from the TBSS in various social initiatives. We want the community to feel a sense
station to the Bukit Selambau Main Intake Substation (PMU). Moreover, large-scale solar farms’ operational costs are lower of ownership and involvement in this development.”
The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 60,511 than traditional power plants that rely on coal and gas. This - Hanif Siraf, Chief Operating Officer of TNB Renewables -
tonnes annually, equivalent to removing approximately 13,150 cost efficiency makes solar energy a more economically viable
cars from the road each year. option long-term, further encouraging the transition to
renewable energy sources.
Additionally, TBSS2 is important to Malaysia’s energy
transition programme by contributing to a cleaner and more
sustainable national energy supply. This supports the country’s
broader efforts to move towards a greener economy.

Beyond environmental benefits, TBSS2 also provides
substantial socio-economic advantages. The project has
created local job opportunities during the construction and
operational phases, fostering economic development in the
surrounding areas.

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