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Malaysia Accelerates Energy Transition and Water Resource Reform
English
- Renewable Energy Targets: Malaysia aims to reach 70% renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2050, with an interim target of 35% by 2030 under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
- Strategic Initiatives: Key upcoming programs include the Large-Scale Solar Programme (LSS 6) in early 2026, a 300MW quota increase for biomass/biogas/small hydro, and the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).
- Consumer Participation: Expansion of the Solar ATAP scheme and the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM) will enable broader individual and community-level solar generation.
- Water Governance: The National Water Policy is being overhauled to treat water as a dynamic economic asset, supported by the strengthening of the National Water Council (MAN).
- Data & Technology: A National Hydrology Data Centre will be established to centralize data, while the ministry explores desalination, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater to reduce reliance on surface water.
- Regulatory Updates: Amendments to the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (Act 655) and the 2040 Water Sector Transformation Plan (AIR2040) are being implemented to boost sustainability and private sector funding.
中文
- 可再生能源目标:马来西亚计划在2050年将可再生能源发电装机容量提升至70%,并根据第13个马来西亚计划,在2030年前实现35%的阶段性目标。
- 战略举措:即将启动的关键项目包括2026年初的大型太阳能计划 (LSS 6)、生物质/沼气/小水电的300兆瓦配额增量,以及企业可再生能源供应计划 (CRESS)。
- 消费者参与:通过扩大“Solar ATAP”计划和社区可再生能源聚合机制 (CREAM),推动个人及社区层面的分布式光伏发展。
- 水务治理:国家水资源政策正在进行全面修订,旨在将水资源视为一种动态经济资产,并加强国家水资源理事会 (MAN) 的协调职能。
- 数据与技术:将建立国家水文数据中心以整合资源,并探索海水淡化、雨水收集和地下水利用,以减少对地表水的依赖。
- 监管更新:通过修订《2006年水务服务业法令》(655法令) 及推进《2040年水务部门转型计划》(AIR2040),提升行业可持续性并引入私营部门融资。
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