KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd’s (SESB) large-scale solar project in Beaufort will commence operations on Dec 23 and will contribute renewable energy to Sabah’s electricity supply grid.
SESB’S CEO Yaakob Jaafar said the solar project, operated by Beau Energy East Sdn Bhd, will begin operating with a power of 16,992 solar panels.
It will generate 6.0 megawatt-crete (MWc).
“This effort will increase the reserve margin of Sabah’s energy (electricity) grid.
“This is in line with the government’s agenda to empower more environmentally friendly energy generation.
“Currently, Sabah has a low energy storage margin of 12.1%, causing the electricity supply to be less stable,” Yaakob said in a statement today.