Tan Chong Group now operating floating solar plant in Serendah, first foray into the renewable energy sector

Tan Chong Group now operating floating solar plant in Serendah, first foray into the renewable energy sector

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Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) via its subsidiary TC Sunergy (TCS) has announced its first Floating Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (LSSPV) plant in Serendah. Operations at the plant in Selangor started on January 5.

Tan Chong’s Floating LSSPV is the result of the group’s participation in the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project under the LSSPV Bidding Cycle 4 (LSS@MEnTARI) by the Energy Commission in 2020. This marks the group’s first foray into the renewable energy sector.

Built on the Sungai Rawang – Serendah Lake, the LSSPV is expected to supply 1,043,114 MWh of green energy to TNB under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). Tan Chong says that this will contribute to a reduction of 610,221 tonnes of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere, equivalent to removing 132,656 units of cars from the road, or the planting of 29,058,175 trees.

In an effort to preserve the ecosystem of the lake and its surrounding environment, the floating solar plant utilises up to 60% of the water surface. The project complies with the guidelines of the environmental management plans issued by Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) and the department of environment (DOE).

“TCS Floating LSSPV – Serendah is an important milestone signifying the group’s first venture into the renewable and sustainable energy sector. TCMH Group is pleased to be able to play our part in conserving the environment for our future generations,” said Daniel Ho, group CEO of TCMH.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Peppa on Feb 19, 2024 at 3:39 pm

    What about be more competent as automotive distributor?

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  • Sohai on Feb 19, 2024 at 4:37 pm

    Use canggih technology for the plant, but can’t use it on their product.
    Keeps selling aging product.

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    • Ajibkor Starbucks Machiatto on Feb 20, 2024 at 12:04 pm

      Bradder,Tan Chong has been bleeding for donkey years ..they have to diversify ,even selling condoms might be the next alternative.6decades existence might be coming to an end,if they don’t buck up.

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  • David on Feb 19, 2024 at 7:46 pm

    Yet failed as Nissan distributor

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  • YB Ahlokekor on Feb 20, 2024 at 12:08 pm

    What happens if lake dries up,now teruk hot spell? $$$$gone up in smoke?

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