KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The transition to clean energy is inevitable as the world moves towards reversing the impact of climate change, while simultaneously strengthening energy security to hedge against external uncertainties, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s impact on the energy sector. Renewable energy such as hydrogen is more secure now, as we need to import coal from producing countries such as Indonesia. Roslan said hydropower dams are an important source of renewable energy, noting that hydroelectricity currently powers about 10% of the national power grid. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that it would take a while for the transition from coal to clean energy to take place. The project is aimed at increasing renewable energy capacity in West Malaysia, solving the long-standing problems of flood and clean water supply in Kelantan, and creating eco-tourism opportunities.

Source: The Edge Markets August 14, 2022 19:55 UTC