- Efforts Have Been Put Into Place By The Government To Ensure The Long Term Sustainability Of The Energy Sector Through R 1 (97.66 KiB) Viewed 59 times
National Green Technology Master Plan (2017-2030) and how these
sectors can contribute towards the goals of National Green
Technology Master Plan (2017-2030)
Efforts have been put into place by the Government to ensure the long-term sustainability of the energy sector through resource diversification, continuous investment in new infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology deployment. The main challenge highlighted was governance in the future energy economy which will be important in setting the tone for harnessing renewable energies and energy storage technologies. A series of initiatives has also been put into place addressing efficiency in electricity generation and consumption. Funding to buffer the transition to a more market-based approach in energy generation and supply has been provided along with funds for R&D&C. Recommendations include enhancing the energy planning framework to leverage on disruptive technologies such as the massive scale-up of distributed generation, microgrids, independent energy storage, the internet of things, and electric vehicles among others. The targets for the Energy sector are summarised below: YEAR SECTORS / AREAS 2020 2025 2030 • 20% .23% 30% Renewable Energy RE mix . RE mix • RE mix (RE) (installed capacity) (installed capacity) (installed capacity) • 10% • 15% Energy . • Reduction • Reduction Efficiency in electricity in electricity consumption consumption Table A: Targets in Energy Sector Manufacturing Sector Malaysia's manufacturing sector is dominated by the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making up 95% of the sector, with the remaining 5% comprised of the large enterprises. Initiatives have been put into place to green the industry, with measures promoting energy efficiency and adoption of 'greener' manufacturing processes that reduce water and raw material consumption while minimising air pollution, solid waste and wastewater generation. Challenges highlighted were pegged on the fact that the manufacturing sector covers a diverse range of industrial segments, each with its own unique environmental issues and circumstances requiring tailored solutions. Recommendations include scaling up towards a circular economy, where the industrial system would be more restorative or regenerative and improves resource performance and material savings.
Transport Sector Initiatives are being looked at to utilise green technology across the land, aviation and maritime transport sectors which will improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, as well as embed greener operations. An example is the Green Port Policy for the maritime transport sector. Plans are also underway to improve connectivity and infrastructure to make travel more efficient. Governance of the transport sector has been flagged as an issue requiring attention, as there is a lack of coordination in the regulation of the multiple transportation segments. Other issues include the affordability of new transportation technologies such as energy efficient vehicles (EEVS) and the poor market perception and confidence in these new technologies. Recommendations include improving market demand for public transportation as well as providing information on mobility choices to the public. The targets for the Transport sector are summarised below: YEAR SECTORS / AREAS 2025 2020 . 40% (Greater KL) 20% (Other cities) . 40% (All cities) Public transport • 85% Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) Private transport . 10% • Reduction in electricity consumption Table B: Targets in Transport Sector Building Sector The building sector has made great strides in realising the aspirations towards sustainable construction and green buildings. Projects and measures include green building ratings, industrialised building systems, green building designs, green construction materials, and green product directories. The Government has lead the way by implementing initiatives to realise a 5% reduction in energy consumption of ministry buildings in the federal capital by 2020 as well as the adoption of green building rating scheme. The main challenges highlighted include the high cost of investments in green technology and materials, the absence of regulatory drivers on building energy codes which largely dictate a building's energy intensity (BEI), inadequate sustainability performance standards for building materials, lack of research in sustainable building materials and the need for a more skilled work force in the construction industry. Recommendations include standardisation of rating and audit tools and nudging the construction industry towards a circular economy by enforcing reduction of waste generation at site and increasing the recycled material content in construction materials.
The targets for the Building sector are summarised below: SECTORS / AREAS S/A 2020 2025 2030 GREEN BUILDING DESIGN • MEPS Law • 16 appliances • All appliances Active Design . 11 appliances • Harmonise Universal MEPS - MEPS • Upgrade current MEPS rating to rating MEPS ratings ASEAN SHINE Number of Certified .550 • 1,750 Buildings Passive Design • Building Energy Regulation Sectoral BEI 90 - BEI Sectoral BEI<60 . BEI 120 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE • Public projects • New Technologies i.e. Automated brick laying Construction Method score 70 - 100% etc - IBS . Private projects score 50 -100% Construction Waste • To be determined GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS Raw Materials • To be determined. - Recycle Content • % recycled content in concrete and other materials Table C: Targets in Building Sector Waste Sector There are many regulatory measures and policy directions in place for managing waste with multiple goals to reduce waste generation per capita and to turn waste into a source of wealth through waste recovery for material extraction and conversion of waste to energy. The main challenge lies in poor public awareness which must be persistently addressed to change consumption behaviour and lifestyle habits that generate undesirable quantities of waste. Complicating the matter are issues in the jurisdictional scope over treatment of the different types of wastes generated. Recommendations where green technology is concerned have focused on R&D&C, innovations for minimisation of generation and safer disposal technologies, resource recovery, and conversion of waste to energy and reusable materials.
The targets for the Building sector are summarised below: YEAR SECTORS AREAS 2030 2020 • 22% Recycling rate 2025 -25% Recycling rate - 28% Recycling rate Waste treatment and disposal 1 Waste to energy thermal plant . 3 Waste-to-energy (WEE) thermal plans - 500 palm oil mills Resource recovery with biogas capture facilities Table D: Targets in Waste Sector Water Sector The Government has put into place several initiatives to address the whole water continuum from resource use to distribution, utilisation, recovery and treatment. Emphasis has been on shifting towards a closed water loop system, water efficient products and services, as well as intensification of R&D&C on water conservation, treatment, distribution and rainwater harvesting. Some of the challenges highlighted include the lack of funding for R&D&C, slow shifting of the industry and consumers towards water efficient products and services, inadequate use of analytical tools and detection technologies to address issues related to inefficient network distribution and end-user consumption. Recommendations have focused on the adaptation and adoption of suitable technology to facilitate efficiency and optimisation of scarce water resources, improved and cheaper treatment options and migration to a closed water loop system. The targets for water sector in GTMP are summarised as below: 2020 2030 SECTORS AREAS Integrated river basin management Water treatment and distribution technology INITIATIVES 2025 - 10% (freshwater abstraction rate) -15% (freshwater abstraction rate) 25% (NRW) - 20% (NRW) Water harvesting technology 60% of towns in Malaysia installed with Rainwater Harvesting Systems Wastewater treatment • 100% (sludges to be recycled) .33% treated effluent to be recycled