Nov 18 2010
Perak, a state in Malaysia, will get its first eco-friendly miniature hydro power generating plant. Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, Perak Mentri Besar, said that the plant built with an investment of around RM10million will produce up to 10 MW electric- power and is anticipated to commence its construction soon. According to him, the power generated from the plant is enough to meet the electricity requirements of a small town.
The memorandum of agreement for the project was signed by Datuk Wan Mohammad Khair-Il Anuar Wan Ahmad, Chairman of the Perak Hydrorenewable Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd , Liang Bing, chairman China Science and Technology International Supply Corporation board and Dzahir Jamudin, executive director of Bumi International Energy Sdn Bhd. Dr Zambry, was present during the signing of the agreement.
Dr Zambry, said that the plant is expected to produce up to 30 MW of electricity. He added that the project will include the streaming water current technology to generate power. He concluded saying that the project amply testifies the states intention to implement the National Green Technology Policy.