Viability study on different type of renewable energy in Malaysia using homer

Zaharuddin, Amizatul Afzan (2021) Viability study on different type of renewable energy in Malaysia using homer. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Energy is critical to a country's survival, as practically everything is dependent on it. Generally speaking, there are two types of energy available which is renewable energy and non-renewable energy. Renewable energy comes from natural resources such as solar, wind, tidal, and biomass, while non-renewable energy comes from fossil fuels. There are a lot of benefits to using renewable energy to generate electricity. However, according to National Energy Balance in 2010, the researcher found that 40% of Malaysia's electricity is generated from non-renewable energy. This paper will study different types of renewable energy in Malaysia to find the most suitable potential renewable energy based on the three main factors: geographical data, the technology used, and investment return. The application HOMER provides reliable data based on the selected locations to find the most viable renewable energy. Based on the initial results, Sabah has been chosen as a starting location for the study as the place has 2 out of 3 renewable energies available. The result shows the annual data by year the estimated cost for installing solar photovoltaics and wind turbine for the small scale location. Malaysia's energy status is provided in this study, particularly in the renewable energy sector, and can serve as a springboard for further research and development in this field.

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