The possible environmental savings for development of 180 kW solar power plant of reclaimed paddy field in Perlis

Abstract

Solar energy is radiant energy that is produced by the sun and every day sun radiates, or sends out an enormous amount of energy. The sun radiates more energy in one second then people have used since beginning of time. Solar energy in Malaysia was first introduced as one of the five fuels in electricity generation through the Fifth Fuel Policy in 2001. However, the current real harnessing of available solar sources is still below its actual potential. Renewable energy sources are plentiful, many still not fully exploited and are environmentally friendly and have high potential to contribute to the energy needs for both developed and developing countries. Some of these renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and geothermal energy. It is a challenge for the government and policy makers to decide on the most efficient, reliable and effective source to meet Malaysia’s needs. This study examined the possible environmental savings for development of 180kW solar power plant of reclaimed paddy field in Perlis. This study will investigate the comparison between carbon emissions between plantations such as paddy, oil palm, fruit tree and forest. Also, this study will determined the carbon emission from different electricity generation such as coal, solar, geothermal and others generator. We can conclude that uses of solar energy as the new electricity generation can reduce the carbon emission to atmosphere. Solar electricity generator emitted only in range 75 until 116 gCO2eq/kWh. Compared with fossil fuels electricity generation, solar energy more environmental friendly because emitted low carbon dioxide. The uses of solar energy are more efficient because give us more advantage in form of environmental savings.