Renewable energy policies and initiatives for a sustainable energy future in Malaysia

Effective policies and incentive on renewable energy (RE) is critical to promote low carbon economy and society in the future. RE was first introduced in the country's energy mix through the Fifth-Fuel Policy which was formulated under the Eighth Malaysia Plan (2001–2005) to reduce dependency o...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2011-12, Vol.15 (9), p.4780-4787
Main Authors: Hashim, Haslenda, Ho, Wai Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Carbon
Clean energy
climate change
Economics
Energy
energy policy
Exact sciences and technology
fossil fuels
Funding
Governments
Incentives
Malaysia
Policies
RE funding and schemes
RE incentives
RE policies
RE programmes
Renewable energy
Renewable energy (RE)
Renewable energy (RE) Malaysia RE policies RE programmes RE incentives RE funding and schemes
renewable energy sources
society
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Summary:Effective policies and incentive on renewable energy (RE) is critical to promote low carbon economy and society in the future. RE was first introduced in the country's energy mix through the Fifth-Fuel Policy which was formulated under the Eighth Malaysia Plan (2001–2005) to reduce dependency on fossil fuel and to address the rising global concern on climate change. This paper addresses the RE progress and achievement over the past 10 years, and discusses the key policies for RE programmes, funding, schemes, and incentives that has been introduced by the government of Malaysia to develop and promote the utilisation of RE. The recent RE mechanisms under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011–2015) will also be highlighted.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.073