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Sabah's first large-scale solar-powered federal building
Rosli (right) performing a symbolic electric vehicle charging ceremony, marking the start of green energy usage at the facility.
KOTA KINABALU (July 23): The Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex (KPKPS) has become the first federal building in the state to utilize large-scale green solar energy.
Federal Secretary of Sabah, Datuk Seri Rosli Isa, stated that the completed project will result in significant savings in electricity costs and promote the use of green solar energy in Sabah.
'This marks a major milestone in the management of government buildings. With the installation of a one Megawatt (MW) solar power system, the Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex is now the first federal government building in Sabah to operate using green solar energy on such a large scale.
'This project was realized through a one-off allocation of RM6 million from the Ministry of Economy, channeled through the Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA).
'The Facility Management Division of the Ministry of Works (KKR) acted as the implementing agency, while on-site execution was handled by the concession company, Kombinasi Saudagar Sdn Bhd.
'This design is not only practical but also reflects a commitment to eco-friendly technology,' he said during a media interview after officiating the project handover ceremony for the solar system installation at KPKPS on Tuesday.
He added that besides cost savings, the project also contributes to a greener, cleaner and more resilient national development.
'Financially, the system is expected to reduce monthly electricity bills by up to RM71,000, contributing to total savings of RM4,260,000 over five years.
'This investment in green technology proves that sustainable approaches can yield long-term economic returns.
'The project aligns with the government's Renewable Energy Technology Policy and aims to reduce CO2 carbon footprints, supporting the goal of a greener, cleaner and more resilient nation.
'May this initiative catalyze more green technology projects for the prosperity of Sabah and the well-being of Malaysia as a whole,' he explained.
The RM6 million one-off project, funded by the Ministry of Economy, took eight months to complete, starting from October 2024.
Also present were Datuk Dr Roland Chia Ming Shen, director of Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation, and Helene Remeo, secretary of the Facility Management Division at the Ministry of Works.
