has been signed between the Energy Division, Prime Minister's Office
(EDPMO) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) to jointly carry out a
large-scale PV demonstration project in Brunei Darussalam.
In this demonstration project, a PV system with nominal capacity of
1.2 MW, currently the largest in South-East Asia, will be installed at
Seria Power Station in Belait District. With the utilization of this
PV system, EDPMO, the Department of Electrical Services and MC will
jointly carry out verification tests and evaluations over a period of
three (3) years after commissioning. This will be the first
installment of a large-scale PV system in Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei Darussalam is aiming to diversify energy supply sources by
introducing renewable energy, of which PV is regarded as one of the
most promising sources.
This demonstration project is one of MC's CSR activities in Brunei
Darussalam and the company will provide capital, knowledge, and
support for human resources development in the field of PV for the
implementation of the project, with a view to helping the facilitation
of PV in Brunei Darussalam. Data and know-how gained through the
project will contribute to the future diffusion and practical use of
PV in Brunei Darussalam.
Overview of Tenaga Suria Brunei (Brunei Solar Power in English)
PV system specifications:
a) Nominal output capacity: 1.2MW
b) Types of solar modules: several different types of PV modules to be
installed, such as crystalline silicon and thin-films
c) Location: Seria Power Station in Seria, Brunei Darussalam
d) Associated facilities: PR & education facilities regarding PV
Scope of the demonstration project:
a) Design and installment of a large-scale PV system with nominal
output capacity
of 1.2 MW
b) Verification tests and evaluations with the utilization of the PV system
- To evaluate characteristics of several types of PV modules under the
meteorological conditions in Brunei Darussalam
- To demonstrate the grid-connection of a large-scale PV system
c) Technical assistance in the operation and maintenance of the PV system
d) Human resources development in the field of PV
e) Seminar on PV and other renewable energy
Anticipated timeline:
- August 2008 Commencement of detailed design
- From 2010 Operation, verification tests and evaluations of the PV
system (for a period of three years)
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation (TSE: 8058; ADR: MSBHY) is Japan's largest
general trading company (sogo shosha) with over 200 bases of
operations in approximately 80 countries worldwide. Together with its
over 500 group companies, Mitsubishi Corporation employs a
multinational workforce approximately 55,000 people. The Group has
long been engaged in business with customers around the world in
virtually every industry, including energy, metals, machinery,
chemicals, food and general merchandise. Mitsubishi Corporation's
commitment to social responsibility is embodied in its corporate
philosophy and demonstrated through its extensive programme of
cultural, environmental and educational projects worldwide. For more
information, please visit www.mitsubishicorp.com .
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