German Solar Technology Experts Convene in Kuala Lumpur
Posted by Shobini Kupper | December 12, 2011A German Solar Technology Symposium recently took place in Kuala Lumpur. Organised by MGCC, the symposium saw more than 20 Malaysian and German experts presenting the latest techologies on the renewable energies sector.
Germany is a leader in the EU in terms of development in renewable energies as indicated by the rapid increase in renewable energy share of over 20% in Germany and will see one million independent power producers feeding into the national electricity grid by 2012. This industry is strongly supported both by the Government and private sectors.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry Secretary General, Datuk Loo Took Gee who officiated the event said that a thorough review of worldwide practices in the implementation of FiT to promote RE including the German FiT system was conducted before the implementation of the FiT in Malaysia on 1st December 2011.
The three day event included workshops on FiT and business matching sessions between Malaysian and German companies.
- The symposium attracted participants from Ministries, associations and private companies
