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The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sime Darby Property leads nation's first community solar rollout under NETR with TNB
Solar generation via leasing of rooftops from residential homes will be channelled to green consumers of nearby commercial and industrial properties, commencing with the City of Elmina. PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Property in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has become the first company in Malaysia to harness the power of solar energy under the country's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) via Malaysia's inaugural Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM) initiative. This initiative is part of the government's recently launched CREAM framework, introduced by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) in March 2025, to empower community-based renewable energy generation and promote wider access to green electricity through Local Energy Generators and Aggregators (LEGA). Sime Darby Property's group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said, 'Our participation in the CREAM initiative with TNB introduces a practical and scalable model to unlock solar generation capacity from within our townships. 'By leasing roof spaces from residential properties, without requiring homeowners to install panels, we enable clean energy generation that supports our nearby commercial and industrial developments. 'This approach complements our broader decarbonisation strategy, aligns with national energy objectives, and directly contributes to our emissions reduction targets.' Azmir said participation in the CREAM initiative with TNB introduces a practical and scalable model to unlock solar generation capacity from within Sime Darby Property's townships. By becoming the nation's first LEGA under the CREAM policy, Sime Darby Property underscores its commitment to inclusive, sustainable development in support of Petra's vision and the national renewable energy goals. The company has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Working with TNB's solar subsidiary GSPARX Sdn Bhd, Sime Darby Property will enter into lease agreements with residential homeowners interested in participating in this programme, starting with those in the City of Elmina. Rooftops of participating homes will be utilised to generate electricity, which will be exported via the local distribution line within a 5km radius for use at Sime Darby Property's commercial and industrial developments. This streamlined approach not only reflects the renewable energy efforts by the company but also supports the country's agenda to transition to green energy sustainably and efficiently. The CREAM mechanism enables Local Green Consumers (LGC) such as businesses and commercial users to source electricity from LEGA participants through TNB's distribution network. It allows homeowners to lease rooftops to third parties who manage and aggregate these spaces into efficient solar photovoltaic power systems. This collaboration represents a tangible model for grassroots participation in clean energy and public-private synergy. The latest collaboration between the two parties comes on the heels of a joint venture established by Sime Darby Property and TNB's GSPARX in July 2024, focusing on financing, developing and operating rooftop solar generation projects across selected assets and properties in the SDP's portfolio. This followed an MoU between the two parties in 2023 to explore sustainable energy infrastructure, including solar, EV charging and microgrid systems across the group's townships. Through this pilot rollout, Sime Darby Property and TNB are contributing towards Malaysia's target of achieving 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050, as outlined under NETR and PETRA's strategic direction.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
SD Property first to harness solar energy under ministry's CREAM initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd, in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has become the first company to harness the power of solar energy under the country's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) via community renewable energy aggregation mechanism (CREAM) initiative. The pioneering project is the first of its kind in the country under the newly-established CREAM framework, introduced by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry in March 2025. The initiative empowers community-based renewable energy production by leveraging local energy generators and aggregators (LEGA) to decentralise green electricity generation. SD Property group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, said its participation in the CREAM initiative with TNB presents a practical and scalable model to unlock solar energy potential within its townships. "By leasing roof spaces from residential properties, without requiring homeowners to install panels, we enable clean energy generation that supports our nearby commercial and industrial developments. "This approach complements our broader decarbonisation strategy, aligns with national energy objectives, and directly contributes to our emissions reduction targets," he said in a statement. Working with TNB's solar subsidiary GSPARX Sdn Bhd, SD Property will enter into lease agreements with residential homeowners interested in participating in this programme, starting with those in the City of Elmina. Rooftops of participating homes will be utilised to generate electricity, which will be exported via the local distribution line within a 5km radius for use at SD Property's commercial and industrial developments. The CREAM mechanism enables local green consumers (LGC) such as businesses and commercial users to source electricity from LEGA participants through TNB's distribution network. It allows homeowners to lease rooftops to third parties who manage and aggregate these spaces into efficient solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems. The latest collaboration between the two parties comes on the heels of a joint venture established by SD Property and TNB's GSPARX in July 2024, focusing on financing, developing and operating rooftop solar generation projects across selected assets and properties in the former's portfolio. This followed an MoU between the two parties in 2023 to explore sustainable energy infrastructure including solar, EV charging and microgrid systems across the group's townships.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wordle hints today for #1,345: Clues and answer for Sunday, February 23
Hey, there! Happy Sunday. We hope you're able to put your feet up (even if just for a little while) and relax with today's round of Wordle. For those who could use some help with the latest edition, here's our daily Wordle guide with some hints and the answer for Sunday's puzzle (#1,345). It may be that you're a Wordle newcomer and you're not completely sure how to play the game. We're here to help with that too. Wordle is a deceptively simple daily word game that first emerged in 2021. The gist is that there is one five-letter word to deduce every day by process of elimination. The daily word is the same for everyone. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Wordle blew up in popularity in late 2021 after creator Josh Wardle made it easy for players to share an emoji-based grid with their friends and followers that detailed how they fared each day. The game's success spurred dozens of clones across a swathe of categories and formats. The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The publication said that players collectively played Wordle 5.3 billion times in 2024. So, it's little surprise that Wordle is one of the best online games and puzzles you can play daily. To start playing Wordle, you simply need to enter one five-letter word. The game will tell you how close you are to that day's secret word by highlighting letters that are in the correct position in green. Letters that appear in the word but aren't in the right spot will be highlighted in yellow. If you guess any letters that are not in the secret word, the game will gray those out on the virtual keyboard. You'll only have six guesses to find each day's word, though you still can use grayed-out letters to help narrow things down. It's also worth remembering that letters can appear in the secret word more than once. Wordle is free to play on the NYT's website and apps, as well as on Meta Quest headsets. The game refreshes at midnight local time. If you log into a New York Times account, you can track your stats, including the all-important win streak. If you have a NYT subscription that includes full access to the publication's games, you don't have to stop after a single round of Wordle. You'll have access to an archive of more than 1,300 previous Wordle games. So if you're a relative newcomer, you'll be able to go back and catch up on previous editions. In addition, paid NYT Games members have access to a tool called the Wordle Bot. This can tell you how well you performed at each day's game. Before today's Wordle hints, here are the answers to recent puzzles that you may have missed: Yesterday's Wordle answer for Saturday, February 22 — CREAM Friday, February 21 — CLOVE Thursday, February 20 — ROACH Wednesday, February 19 — MADLY Tuesday, February 18 — INDIE Every day, we'll try to make Wordle a little easier for you. First, we'll offer a hint that describes the meaning of the word or how it might be used in a phrase or sentence. We'll also tell you if there are any double (or even triple) letters in the word. In case you still haven't quite figured it out by that point, we'll then provide the first letter of the word. Those who are still stumped after that can continue on to find out the answer for today's Wordle. This should go without saying, but make sure to scroll slowly. Spoilers are ahead. Here is a hint for today's Wordle answer: A sleek, fish-eating mammal that might use AI to transcribe audio. There is a pair of repeated letters in today's Wordle answer. The first letter of today's Wordle answer is O. This is your final warning before we reveal today's Wordle answer. No take-backs. Don't blame us if you happen to scroll too far and accidentally spoil the game for yourself. What is today's Wordle? Today's Wordle answer is... OTTER Not to worry if you didn't figure out today's Wordle word. If you made it this far down the page, hopefully you at least kept your streak going. And, hey: there's always another game tomorrow.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two House Bills address concerns about rock quarries from Williamson County residents
The Brief Two bills in the Texas House could shape the future of rock quarries in the state. HB 873 would require quarry operators to develop reclamation plans for sites. HB 1018 would create a certification process for companies that use best practices. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - As lawmakers gather at the state capitol for the legislative session, so do Central Texas farmers living next to quarries like Mark Friesenhan. What they're saying "It's time to start moving to the middle ground of equity for all the stakeholders involved in the APO industry," said Friesenhan. They're calling on lawmakers to pass two bills filed by Williamson County State Representative Terry Wilson. "Legislators, it's time," said Friesenhan. "Call us, and we'll help you." HB 873 would tighten quarry regulations, including requiring sites to have a reclamation plan. "What will happen to the quarry after it has lived its life as a quarry?" said Cliff Kaplan, the secretary for Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining, or TRAM. "There's a big pit in the ground. Currently, there are no requirements that operators have to follow to plan for that eventuality." Michael Spano, a co-founder of the Coalition Of Responsible Environmental Aggregate Mining, or CREAM, in Williamson County, is most excited about HB 1018, which would create a certification program to recognize quarry operators who follow voluntary best management practices. "With the certification, that kind of gives them an incentive. Otherwise, it's kind of nice, or maybe we can do it, maybe the neighborhoods might ask us to do it, and you know, it's optional," said Spano. The state would then direct TxDOT to purchase supplies from operators with the certification. "Which is the largest buyer from that industry, because we need these construction materials to build our roads," said Kaplan. Why you should care Best management practices encourage responsible water consumption and help mitigate dust, which residents living near quarries have expressed concern about before In June, a study published by CREAM showed that 60 percent of its 200 respondents had dealt with excessive dust from quarries. "We really want them, these APOs, these quarries, these concrete batch plants to be better neighbors rather than to be looked on as invaders," said Spano. The other side In response, the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association sent the following statement to Fox 7. It represents quarries across the state. "With Texas as one of the fastest growing states in the nation, the need for aggregates, concrete and cement has never been greater. "Our priority for the 89th legislative session is to ensure that we can continue to deliver the critical infrastructure materials required to build the roads, bridges, schools, buildings, homes and hospitals that sustain the state's unprecedented growth, in a regulatory environment that provides certainty and consistency. "TACA continues to work diligently in the Texas House and Senate and across both sides of the aisle to ensure legislation that achieves the goal of benefitting our communities, while delivering the essential materials that all Texans rely on." Fox 7 Austin reached out to State Rep. Terry Wilson's office multiple times but never heard back about a time for an interview. The Source The information in this article comes from FOX7 interviews.
