Solar Photovoltaic

A VIABLE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

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he day we begin to live beyond our ecological means th October 2006 has been declared by Global Footprint Network (GFN) to be the World OverShoot Day. It was the day when the world exceeded its capacity to replace the natural resources consumed by mankind.

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Solar Photovoltaic - A Viable Solution to Climate Change

It was the day when the world was declared to be in ecological debt and living on advance credit that belongs to tomorrow. It was the day when we began to live beyond our ecological means. The research reported by GFN estimated the Earth took 30 percent longer time to replenish what had been consumed by mankind from nature. This means for each year of natural resources consumed by the humans, it would take 15 months for Mother Earth to replace the resources. This creates an ecological deficit. And the critical effect of the ecological deficit is climate change which pushes ecological boundaries beyond the limits. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Global Climate Models (GCM) forecast that by the year 2100, global temperatures could increase between 1C and 4.5C. Assuming higher concentrations of the greenhouse gases (GHGs), the GCMs also project higher global precipitation, with the highest in areas at higher latitudes during winter. With such changes in temperatures and rainfall, sea levels are expected to rise between 13 and 94 cm within 100 years.

Facts on Global Warming: Global warming is caused by heat trapped by a layer of greenhouse gases due to human activities that result in the release of more GHGs and increase in average temperature. IPCC declared in 2001 that human activity is the main force behind global warming. According to a 2005 report from Conservation and Environmental Management Division of the Malaysian Federal Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, forecasts have been made based on climate modeling which showed that Malaysia could experience temperature changes from +.7C to +2.6C, and precipitation changes from -30 percent to +30 percent. The impact due to these changes in temperature and precipitation would affect coastal areas and water resources, public health, forestry and agriculture.

Source: Sterns Report

Global Footprint Network is a non-profit organization which was established in 1993 in the United States. GFN is committed to promoting ecological, social and economic sustainability via the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that quantifies human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands.

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Climate change A Call for Concerted Mitigation Efforts

In a recent Green Building Mission Campaign organized by PUSPANITA in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Public Works Department, our YAB Prime Minister delivered a message to the nation, regarding being a responsible custodian of the earth. He reminded that as much as the Government is putting in efforts to mitigate climate change, every individual has a part to play to be the solution to climate change. Climate change demands a concerted effort to mitigate the root cause and no one is immune to its effects.
Efforts appreciated: Dr Anuars constant participation as a speaker in promoting EE & RE is recognized by YAB Prime Minister at the Green Mission Campaign, March 2007.

Global Emisions by Sector ENERGY EMISSIONS

Power 24% Industry 14% Other energy related 5% Waste 3% To gain a better appreciation of the factors causing GHG, the pie chart shows the global emissions by sector. The highest contributor to the global emission in year 2000 was from the energy (power) sector. Therefore, it is only logical that we should reduce the use of electricity generated by fossil fuels in order to reduce GHG emissions. This can be achieved by Transport 14% Agriculture 15% applying energy efficiency in our homes, commercial and industrial buildings; and increasing the use of clean and renewable form of energy for power generation.
Source : Stern Report

NON-ENERGY EMISSIONS
Buildings 8% Land use 18%

What can solar do to mitigate climate change?

According to astrophysical studies, the solar system, along with the Earth and other planets will last for another four and a half billion years. Every year, the sun delivers 15,000 times more energy than is consumed by the entire human population. Thus, the sun exists for a reason, it is to supply the energy needs for the entire solar system. In his book, Solar Economy, Dr Hermann Scheer, founder of Germanys Renewable Energy Resources Act (EEG), stated that all renewable energies stemmed from solar resources. Examples of these renewable energies included solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity, solar thermal energy, including electricity generation, wind power, water power, wave power, biomass for energy generation and ocean surface heat.

Solar Photovoltaic: Technical Potential in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the total electricity demand in year 2005* was 85,260 GWh. If an average irradiance for Malaysia is taken at 1,643kWh/m2 and the total land area for Malaysia is 328,550km2, in order to meet the total electricity demand (in 2005), the PV system required will cover an area of 431km2 which is less than 0.13 percent of the total land area in Malaysia! If we can utilize the suns energy to provide our total electricity need by using the PV, then we can avoid as much as 54 milion metric tonnes of CO2 emission per year!** To understand more about photovoltaic technology, please see Energy Smart, issues 19 & 20.
* based on Statistics of Electricity Supply from Suruhanjaya Tenaga **1 unit of electricity produced (kWh) is equivalent to 0.63kg of CO2 emission

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Photo of a polycrystalline solar cell

The lure of PV
According to Dr Hermann Scheer, PV and solar heating offer the widest spectrum of solar energy use and the technical availability is enhanced by the fact that the supply chain is extremely short. Other renewable energies such as wind and water power are limited by the geographical topography; while biomass is limited by the availability of suitable land; provided the land is not in contention with arable crops. The shorter supply chains for PV (starting from electricity generation) bring a double environmental bonus. Besides minimal environmental impact, the transport costs are much smaller. In economic terms, this means that capital costs for infrastructure are reduced, compared to electricity generated from conventional means. So what does this mean to the individual? While the Government calls for the individual citizens to play a role in mitigating climate change, as far as electricity generation is concerned, not

everyone will have enough land area at the back of their homes to grow resource-yielding crop for biomass or have sufficient water or wind power to harness for power generation. However, the lure of solar PV lies in the fact that the PV modules serve multiple functions and are practical electricity generation technology even for the smallest home. PV system is godsend as it works silently, emitting no harmful gases, has aesthetic value which integrates harmoniously with building architecture; and if integrated as part of the building envelope, it becomes a building material on its own! The PV system typically comes with a performance guarantee for a minimum of 20 years and has a lifespan exceeding 25 years. For the homeowner, having a PV system will hedge the system owner against inevitable tariff hikes in the future and since the system has no mechanical parts, the maintenance effort and costs are minimal.

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Residential House at Country Heights Damansara 4kWp PV System retrofitted on to the roof

For the commercial sector, having the PV system installed as part of their office building or incorporated into their project is one way in which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is integrated into their business operations and strategies. Companies are changing the way they run their businesses and demonstrate CSR. Staying carbon neutral or reducing carbon no longer means cutting profits. On the contrary, Cut Carbon, Grow Profits, a book co-edited by Dr Kenny Tan and Ruth Yeoh showed how companies can afford to reduce carbon emissions while not compromising their profits. Indeed, PV business is a growing lucrative energy business. Please do read the report by Mr. Daniel Ruoss for the outlook of PV business at regional and international level.

Sir Nicholas Stern in his recent report predicted a 10 to 20 years window of opportunity to act before the damage due to climate change passes the point at no return. Climate change can only be stopped if we are prepared to resolve the tragedy of the commons and act according to our conscience. Perhaps it may helpful to remind us that the sun existed to meet mans energy needs. We welcome your comments; please email to

weinee@ptm.org.my. Energy Smart reserves the right to publish selected comments.

The fastest growing energy technology in the For any embroynic market to survive, and PV in Malaysia is one of them, it is crucial that the Government provides conducive supporting mechanism in order to nurture the PV market in a sustainable manner. In the same issue, Ir. G. Lalchand, Technical Advisor of Policy Development will address various and proven successful regulatory PV schemes practiced by many countries. world is grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV), which grew in installed capacity by 60 per cent per year from 2000-2004, to cover more than 400,000 rooftops in Japan, Germany, and the United States. Renewables 2005: Global Status Report

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Dear MBIPV and industry stakeholders,
In a few short years, the PV industry has exploded, going from an industry that easily survived off the table scrapes of the integrated circuit industry to one that dominates the world usage of silicon. Such growth is not without risks and set-backs. PV cell and module manufacturer added new capacity to their production lines, buying what ever supply was available to spot market prices often 5 to 8 times higher than market prices in 2005. New companies entered the PV business to benefit from the high profit with PV products but found themselves within few months with idling equipment or even bankruptcy. Competency in the respective manufacturing, good international network and an excellent understanding of the worldwide PV market are a MUST before entering the PV business. It is similar to the development of PV system installers. System integrators or service providers have had to add to their ranks with little formal training available to help them become competent and to meet market demand. But to provide satisfactory service one needs to be competent and trained in the tasks performed. Thus, to ensure a successful business and satisfied customers the company should address its competency and how to improve. Often quantity is driving the market - but quantity AND quality drive your business to success. We look forward to working closely with you and introduce PV as business in Malaysia. For further information regarding the activities in the PV industry enhancement activities or feedback on the newsletter, please email to daniel@ptm.org.my.

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system. The 92kWp PV system at PTM ZEO (Zero Energy Office) is close to completion and the four different PV systems are installed and ready to be commissioned. First Solar, Inc. announced on Friday 25th January 2007 that it will expand production with a new four-line solar module manufacturing plant with an expected minimum annual capacity of 100MW. The manufacturing plant will be located in Kulim Hi Tech Park located in Kedah, Malaysia and when fully ramped will employ approximately 500 people. Plant construction is scheduled to begin in April 2007 and conclude late in 2007, with production planned to begin in the second half of 2008. The total plant investment is estimated to be US$150M and the manufacturing site can accommodate future expansion. "We are very pleased to be working with the Malaysian government, the State of Kedah, and the Kulim Hi Tech Park and look forward to a strong long-term partnership," stated Michael Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer of First Solar. Y.Bhg. Datuk R. Karunakaran, Director General, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), said, "The Government welcomes First Solar's investment as it is the first project to manufacture solar modules in Malaysia. This investment brings to Malaysia the latest technology in the solar energy

Malaysia News
PTM ZEO Building: As at May 2007 around 580kWp cumulative PV capacity has been installed. Two gridconnected PV systems in the building are to be highlighted; one is PTM ZEO and the other a bungalow at Damansara Country Heights. The 4kWp CIS PV system in Damansara Country Heights was commissioned in March 2007 and is an attractive example how to install PV even as roof-mounted

4kWp PV system Damansara Country Heights

92kWp PV system PTM-ZEO

sector." First Solar, Inc. manufactures solar modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that significantly lowers solar electricity costs.

maintains a recognizable PV industry. Besides Sunseap Ltd. and SEP Ltd., there are subsidiaries from many world leading PV enterprises such as: Conergy/SunTechnics; turn-key provider for all RE

First Solar Manufacturing Capacities Ohio (USA) Frankfurt (Germany) Kulim (Malaysia) 75MW 100MW 100MW

applications. Schco; specialized in BIPV and grid-connected PV application, plus solar thermal collectors. Solarworld; vertically integrated PV manufacturer and turn-key provider for PV solutions. Sunpower Corp, Mitsubishi and Kyocera; module

Asia News
Manufacturing of solar modules will soon be in place in Malaysia and a view across the border shows that Singapore is rather active too. Solar Energy Power Pte Ltd is manufacturing solar cells (40MWp/year) and Sunseap Enterprises Pte Ltd is manufacturing TUV IEC61215 certified mono-crystalline modules (6MWp/year). Sunseap is mainly manufacturing for the German and off-grid market, with remaining production for other markets such as Malaysia. For more info visit www.sunseap.com Although Singapore has a very small local PV market and the country has no PV policies at this point in time, Singapore

manufacturers. Phoenix Solar Ltd (subsidiary from Phoenix Sonnenstrom, Germany); turn-key PV applications. Multi-Contact; connector and cable manufacturer, and others. These companies are looking forward to collaborate with Malaysian industry stakeholders.

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International News
A photovoltaic (PV) cell achieved a milestone conversion in December of with a efficiency 40.7%.

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Large solar fab to be built in India

An exciting PV business showcase comes from India; Moser Baer India Ltd, a world leader in removable data storage media, established Moser Baer Voltaic Ltd in 2006. Start-up capital was RM60 million and in February 2007 Moser Baer signed a first wafer supply deal with Deutsche Solar. The wafer supply deal was very important to sustain the targeted growth of the company. In March 2007 the first 40MW c-Si cell manufacturing line went online and second line (again 40MW) is planned to be operational in September 2007. Moser Baer also recently announced that it will invest an impressive US$250M in the development of a thin film solar cell laboratory. Moser Baer has partnered with Applied Materials, an American technology firm, to develop the plant, which will have an estimated production capacity of 200 MW by 2009. "According to market figures, the thin film based solar modules market is expected to reach a size of US$5 billion globally by 2010 with a demand of 2 GW," Mr. Deepak Puri, Moser Baer's Chairman and Managing Director, said. This plant would therefore be able to provide as much as 10% of the world's thin film demand. The plant will be located in New Delhi and it will become the world's first Gen-8.5 thin film solar module production line, with panels chunked out at a size 4 times bigger (up to 5.7 m2 per module) than those being

produced today, which is expected to reduce manufacturing costs substantially. This news undoubtedly represents a further step in the reduction of costs of renewable energy, and therefore also a step further in making renewable energy competitive with traditional energy, especially if the latter's externalities, namely carbon emissions, are taken into account.

Produced by Spectrolab, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing and funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Just do it! China becomes world leader in PV module and cell manufacturing. The Chinese PV industry is growing at a phenomenal rate. With a small domestic market, not surprisingly, the export strategies of Chinese players are focused on Europe and USA. The Chinese manufacturers are convinced the silicon shortage problem will be resolved within 2 years, resulting in a serious price decrease for solar modules and the largest manufacturers in the world have already sealed their stakes or supply agreements with Chinese producers. Chinese companies completely unknown a year ago, are now renowned in the European markets.

Australias NSW Parliament House is going green.

Solar modules will be installed to power lights in both the upper and lower houses, while energy-efficient bulbs will be installed throughout the building. Energy Minister Joe Tripodi said the work was part of a $3.4 million energy saving program which would cut the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the building by 25 per cent. The program also includes the installation of variable-speed fans, movement sensors on bathroom lights plus energy-efficient air-conditioning systems and food storage chillers. The solar modules will be installed on the parliament's modern office extension section at the rear of the building's historic Macquarie Street frontage.

Mr. Deepak Puri Chairman and Managing Director Moser Baers

GE builds one of the largest solar facilities in the world

52,000 solar modules make up GE's most recent solar facility, adding up to 11 MW and able to provide power to 8,000 households. After eight months of construction, GE Financial Services, Powerlight (a subsidiary of SunPower Corporation) and Catavento, have inaugurated the 11 MW solar plant, located in the Alentejo, 200 km south of Lisbon, Portugal. The facility, which was purchased by GE last year at approximately $75 m, has been designed and built by Powerlight, who will also maintain the plant. The area occupied by the plant is equivalent to more than 80 football fields and will save more than 30,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year. The 6MWp PV system "Rote Jahne" is currently the world's largest photovoltaic project utilizing thin film modules from First Solar. It is located in Saxony, Germany and will produce around 6 GWh of solar electricity per annum. Testing and commissioning was in April 2007.

Price Index
The following graphs present the worldwide pricing trends of solar modules and inverters. The price reflects retail cost and serves as an indication only.
Solar modules (1st May 2007) Inverters (1st May 2007)

Following links provide further information on industry and country news: - www.solarbuzz.com - www.iea-pvps.org - www.photon-magazine.com - http://en.china-solarenergy.com - www.epia.org - www.solarplaza.org - www.renewableenergy.com - www.enf.cn

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Introduction
The Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) project is a Renewable Energy (RE) initiative by the Government of Malaysia (GoM) under the 9th Malaysia Plan. This National RE project is fully supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The aim is to promote sustainable application of gridconnected BIPV power generation systems in urban residential and commercial premises in Malaysia. The project component on policy development included a review of international practices on regulatory and institutional frameworks to promote PV applications in several countries. This study documented various successful schemes and initiatives in order to propose optimum policy for the Malaysian Government to consider and implement to ensure the market for grid-connected BIPV technology can be sustained beyond the project period. The full report can be downloaded from the MBIPV Project website at http://www.ptm.org.my/bipv/MBIPV_project.htm. particular.

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Review of International Regulatory Schemes for PV

By Ir. G. Lalchand

The installed capacity of PV generation systems has grown exponentially on a world-wide basis although the growth rates vary significantly between countries. The variations depend on their support mechanisms to promote RE in general and PV in

It is pertinent to note that growth rates in installed capacity are most pronounced in countries producing the bulk of the primary PV system components. This correlation shows that government support for PV generated electricity as an investment has produced exceptional economic development in terms of GDP (gross domestic product) output from domestic, and export demand for the products. In addition, the economic benefits included substantial and growing local employment, foreign exchange income from exports, as well as technology price reduction that benefit the consumers, and technology development through R & D.

Diagram 1 PV cell production and PV installations in 2004

Diagram 2 Development of the World's PV cell production

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The chart shows the countries with the most impressive growth in development of installed PV capacity. Since late 2005, Germany has overtaken Japan as the country with the highest annual capacity of PV system installations. The price of PV modules has seen a dramatic reduction over the past 30 years as can be seen from Diagram 4. From a price of around EUR 80 per Wp (RM370 per Wp) in the mid seventies, the price has come down to around EUR 3 per Wp (RM14 per Wp). The price is expected to decline further as demand grows.

Policy Measure Overview

A common finding is that PV generated electricity is costly compared to electricity generated from conventional fuels if seen strictly from the financial perspective. This in fact applies to all forms of renewable energy until the particular technology matures coupled with the economies of scale to become competitive over a period of time. A good example is wind generated electricity, which can now compete with conventional energy generation in suitable locations. BIPV has yet to reach such maturity but is closing in on gridparity in countries where the retail electricity prices to consumers are high. Examples are Japan and several countries in Europe, particularly for peak power rates where ToU (Time-of-Use) rates are applied and where the demand peak occurs during PV electricity generation period.

Diagram 3 Installed PV capacity 1992-2004

Diagram 4 - PV module prices (USD per W) against cumulative shipment in MW

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The accelerated development of grid-connected PV (and off-grid PV) capacity has been achieved with fiscal and financial support mechanisms covering a diverse range of alternatives from fiscal incentives of tax rebates or waivers, capital grants or financial rebates, attractive Feed-in-Tariffs (FiT), Green Pricing, mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), concessionary financing schemes, etc. The different forms of incentives address the main aspects of Supply, Demand, Generation and Capacity as indicated

Generation

Bidding systems Production tax credits Guaranteed prices Feed-in tariffs Obligations (RPS) Tradable certificates

Net metering Green pricing Green Certificates Tax exemptions

Supply
Investment tax allowance Pioneer status Property tax exemptions Capital grants Government procurement Third-party finance Consumer grants/rebates Soft loans Tax credits Sales tax rebates Import tax waiver Third-party finance

Demand

Capacity
Diagram 5 Policy measure overview and their main target areas

A summary of such alternatives and the countries which have adopted them are shown in the table below.

Incentive
Enhanced feed-in tariffs

Description
Guaranteed price for time period.

Countries
Austria, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, (Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania)

Premium price for electricity from PV systems. Germany,

Direct capital grant Net metering Green Pricing Obligations or RPS Tax Credits or Exemptions

Cash rebate on the PV system costs

Australia, Germany, Austria, Greece, Finland, Sweden, (Japan, Italy, Denmark, Poland)

Allowance to deduct PV from the electricity bill Switzerland, Denmark, Australia, Japan, USA and store PV in the grid. Voluntary schemes where electricity consumers Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, pay a premium for PV power generation mix in the grid Deduction of PV systems or production from USA, France, Sweden, UK (Malta, Poland) tax USA, Netherlands, Denmark, Mandatory portion of PV power in the overall Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Japan, USA

Table 1 Overview of common incentives for PV and countries that apply them

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Successful Support Mechanisms
A number of countries have been very successful in promoting and adopting RE, in particular PV, through an optimum mix of the various incentives. In some cases the optimum mix of support mechanisms has been developed through practical experience with different alternatives with varying success over a period of time. Other countries have however, been somewhat less aggressive in such promotion with the result that their success in adopting RE has also been less impressive or less consistent. The relative success of the incentive schemes can be gauged from the rate of increase of the PV capacity installed in the respective countries. The most impressive rate of development of PV installations is in countries like Germany and Japan, where cohesive programmes with attractive supporting incentives have been introduced. Where the incentives have not been so cohesive or consistent, the development has been less consistent (stop-and-go form of development).

Example of a successful programme

The accompanying chart shows the installed capacity growth under different incentive schemes, with the most successful being the EEG (Renewable Energy Sources Act) which provided for very attractive FiT for PV generated electricity

Diagram 6 Cumulative and annual PV Implementation in Germany

It is important to recognise that the EEG has managed to significantly catalyse RE penetration in Germany. The fund to pay for the FiT is generated from a levy equivalent to 2.5% of the cost of household electricity in Germany (about 40 per household annually). The FiT is provided to various RE sources and for specific periods. The success of FiT is widely recognised and is being replicated by many countries as shown in Table 1, and widely promoted by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).

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Table 2 : FiT for Various RE Technologies

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Renewable Energy
Hydropower Biomass Geothermal energy Wind energy (on-shore) Wind energy (off-shore) Photovoltaics

Duration (years)
30 20 20 20 20 20

2005 -cents/kWh
6.65 9.67 8.27 21.33 7.16 15.00 5.39 8.53 6.19 9.10 43.42 59.53

Degression
0% 1.5% 1.0% (1st Jan 2010) 2.0% 2.0% (1st Jan 2008) 5.0 6.5%

Note: market electricity price is 0.162/kWh

The table below shows the FiT rates applicable to PV generated electricity fed into the utility grid under different conditions

Table 3 : Feed-in tariff for PV in Germany

Application
Attached on or to buildings or noise protection walls Faade systems

Criteria
<30 kW 30 kW - <100 kW 100 kW <30 kW 30 kW - <100 kW 100 kW

/kWh
0.574 0.546 0.540 0.624 0.596 0.590 0.457

RM Equivalent RM/kWh *
2.64 2.51 2.48 2.87 2.74 2.71 2.10

Annual Degression
5%

5% of the basic payment, not the bonus 5% from 2005, 6.5% from 2006

Other systems

Certain site criteria applies

Example of a less successful programme

In contrast to Germany and Japan (which provides a consistent support policy of capital grants which has now been stopped without jeopardising the sustained growth of installed PV capacity), Denmark, a country that leads in energy efficiency and has very strong environmental support programmes, has had less success with its PV support mechanism (based on capital grants).

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Diagram 8 Cumulative and annual PV implementation in Denmark [1]

The first rebate programme provided a grant element of 60% and developed standard systems that were marketed at favourable prices. The rebate during the later SOL 1000 programme was reduced to 40% and electricity export was based on net-metering. In spite of strong initial interest from about 3,000 prospective applicants, a change of government led to changes in the participants payments under the programme and only 470 kWp was implemented by end of 2004. This demonstrates the stopand-go nature of development in the absence of sustained support.

This summarized report gives a clear indication of the types of incentives needed to drive the widespread adoption of clean renewable energy. The support required for PV generated electricity is higher than that for some other more mature RE technologies, but solar PV forms the only perpetually renewable, indigenous source of electricity supply. Promotion of grid-connected PV creates opportunities for generous national economic development, job creation and R & D in the industry, and foreign exchange earnings. It is essential that policy decisions to promote PV technology for indigenous use must recognize the need for long term commitment by the government for a fully intergrated policy framework to generate growing industry development and future energy security.

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1. Launching of National SURIA 1000 Programme
22nd June 2007, 3:30 5:30pm

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Announcement of Events
2. Malaysia PV Industry Day
20th 21st August 2007

Venue : Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Organizer : MBIPV Project

A national programme, SURIA 1000 will be officially launched by YAB Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The programme administered by the MBIPV Project will provide capital incentives to residential and commercial building owners and property developers to install BIPV via bidding process. The objective of this capital incentive is to stimulate local PV market demand to raise awareness to the general public about generating clean and renewable electricity from the sun. You are invited to witness the launching event. For more information, please visit www.ptm.org.my/bipv.

Venue : Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Organizer : MBIPV Project Supported by : International

Photovoltaic Power Systems (IEA PVPS)

Energy

Agency

This event is a part of the industry development and international collaboration program for Malaysian industry under the Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) Project. The event consists of a seminar (two mornings) on development for the local PV industry with lessons learnt from Europe, Japan, Australia and the US. Round Table Discussions will be carried out on the two afternoons between local and international industry players among the MPIA members. The seminar is supported by IEAPVPS. It aims to increase the awareness for the local industry on the development and opportunities of PV industry in Europe, USA, Japan and Australia. The Round Table Discussions are to tie up international and local industry collaboration and to strategize and set the direction of the PV industry development activities in Malaysia. The Round Table Discussion is also designed to maximize opportunity for MPIA to learn from other PV industry associations in the world. Interested? Please email to mbipv@ptm.org.my

Other Important PV Events

Solar 2007 Cleveland, OH, USA 8 - 12 July 2007 URL : www.ases.org ASEAN Elenex 2007 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 18 - 21 July 2007 URL : www.aseanelenex.org 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition Milan, Italy 3 - 7 September 2007 URL : www.photovoltaic-conference.com 17th International PV Science & Engineering Conference PVSEC-17 Fukuoka, Japan 3 - 7 December 2007 URL : www.pvsec17.jp ISES Solar World Congress 2007 Beijing, China 18 - 21 September 2007 URL : www.swc2007.cn Solar Power 2007 Long Beach, CA, USA 24 - 27 September 2007 URL : www.solarpowerconference.com Renewable Energy Indonesia 2007 Jakarta, Indonesia 3 October - 1 November 2007 URL : www.allworldexhibitions.com