Housing and Local Government Development (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming, officially launched Malaysia’s largest renewable energy power plant at Bukit Tagar Enviro Park (BTEP) in Hulu Selangor, Selangor with a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW).
“BTEP marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s renewable energy journey,” stated Minister Nga Kor Ming during the inauguration ceremony.
BTEP efficiently converts methane gas extracted from solid waste within the landfill into renewable energy, channelling approximately 339 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity into the national grid annually, generating up to RM25 million in annual profit.
Nga explained that BTEP will reduce carbon emissions by 2.7 million tonnes under the Clean Development Mechanism.
“This is equivalent to planting 43.6 million trees over the next decade and curbing the consumption of 296 million litres of petrol while reducing the number of vehicles on the road by 570,000 each year.”
BTEP, operational since 2005, is managed by Berjaya EnviroParks Sdn Bhd (BEPSB) on 659 acres of government-owned land, with an additional 1,000 acres of undeveloped land around the landfill area.
According to Nga, the BTEP was designed to dispose of 2,500 tonnes of solid waste per day, with a lifespan of over 40 years.
“To date, the BTEP has managed and disposed of approximately 17 million tonnes of solid waste from Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas.
The BTEP initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT), the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN), and Berjaya Enviro Parks Sdn Bhd (BEPSB). Its primary objective is to establish a sustainable solid waste management system in Malaysia.
“Our aim is to make Malaysia a renewable energy powerhouse by 2035,” he added. “We plan to install waste-to-energy plants in each state and are actively seeking strategic private sector partners for investments in renewable energy and sustainability projects.”
Source KPKT
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