Honda Malaysia has invested RM14 million to install approximately 8,960 solar panels across the rooftops of its Alor Gajah, Melaka plant, as well as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to enhance the plant’s renewable energy management.
The solar panels have altogether an installed capacity of over 5.6 megawatts and are expected to generate about 7,042 megawatt-hours of electricity a year. This would cut the plant’s CO2 emissions by 4,584 tonnes a year, equivalent to about 10% of its total carbon emissions.
Meanwhile, the BESS stores excess solar energy for later use, improving efficiency and ensuring a more stable supply for operations. Honda Malaysia says it’s a BESS pioneer among the country’s industrial electricity consumers, and that it plans to expand its solar initiative to its Bukit Jelutong parts warehouse next year.
The carmaker also says it has achieved a 3.07-star (out of a possible five) Climate and Sustainability Industry Readiness Index (COSIRI) certification, and that Malaysia’s Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) “played an important role” in realising the project.
“The completion of this solar power project marks an important milestone in Honda Malaysia’s sustainability journey. Beyond reducing our environmental footprint, it reflects our commitment to responsible manufacturing and our aspiration to contribute towards a carbon-neutral future,” said Honda Malaysia MD and CEO Narushi Yazaki.
Solar-equipped automotive plants in the country include Perodua Sungai Choh, Proton Tanjong Malim, Tan Chong Serendah, Stellantis Gurun and (before it shut) Goodyear Shah Alam. Malaysia aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
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And no one gives a 5hit. Why because the hard question here is will this translate to savings in opex == lowered costs to customer per new car? No right? Then it’s irrelevant, they can shove it where the sun don’t shine.
and yet they will probs still update prices for their cars upwards across the board just for sh!ts and giggles.
Denso Bangi have solar as well
i also invested 14k to install solar panel on my house rooftop but no need to shout so loud until press release hoohaa
Why new car buyers choose ev because they no longer do progress for internal combustion engine therefore at most new skin with old tech engines
Will this rectify Steering Racks issues for all Honda models (current and previous gens) once and for all? Honda please~
The steering rack issue is a cancer you have to lubricate it once in a while after warranty expire lubricate outside workshop
To reduce carbon emissions or reduce costs.
Still I appreciate the effort. It will be equally appreciated if tree plantation drive is also initiated.
Its for both plus additional incentives.
About trees…Melaka is now actively cutting down trees. Its been going on since early of this year. I understand if its done due to safety reason but most of the time i saw them cut down rather than trim. The roads have become so hot that riders and sometimes even car will ‘hide’ under whatever shade available when stopping at traffic lights.
Sure you are the BESS pioneer in Malaysia within industry sector?
I know the plant i am currently working at already has BESS more than a year ago. Maybe for automotive sector you are the pioneer and thats a very big maybe. BTW, my plant is oso in Melaka so again, i highly doubt your claim.
I know it. The money, benefit is for the installer only.