Malaysian warehouse cuts costs and emissions with 144 kW solar system

Melaka facility cuts costs with award-winning commercial installation

This warehouse in Melaka, Malaysia, made a strategic investment in a 144 kW solar energy installation, taking full advantage of the country’s generous green energy incentives.

Despite the region’s hot, humid climate, the project was a success, winning the Excellence Award in C&I PV for Asia-Pacific at the 2023 Hoymiles Global Solar Project Contest.

It demonstrates how businesses can successfully implement large-scale solar power in challenging environments.

Read on to learn how this warehouse overcame obstacles to harness solar energy while maximizing tax incentives.

The owners of this commercial property in Melaka, Malaysia, recognized solar power’s potential to cut energy costs and boost their green credentials.

Malaysia’s green energy incentives, particularly the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) and Capital Allowance (CA), offered the potential for double tax relief of up to 48%.

These financial incentives made going solar not just environmentally sound but economically attractive too.

However, the owners and installation team had to contend with Melaka's climate, with its high humidity and frequent rainfall, which threatened to complicate both the installation and system performance.

Implementing a large-scale solar system capable of withstanding environmental factors while maximizing financial benefits would require careful planning and the right technology.

The installation team implemented an impressive 144 kW solar PV system, incorporating 72 Hoymiles HMS-2000-4T microinverters. These microinverters offered several key benefits:

• High power-handling capacity, efficiently managing the system's output

• Module-level optimization to ensure peak performance across the array

• They can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +65°C and in 0-100% humidity, making them ideal for the region's warm, humid conditions

The result was a robust, flexible system designed with performance, durability, and longevity in mind.

Throughout the process, Hoymiles provided valuable technical support, which the team found helpful when selecting components and during installation.

This large 144 kW installation utilizes 72 Hoymiles HMS-2000-4T microinverters

The 144 kW solar system is now up and running, reducing the warehouse’s dependence on the grid.

Thanks to Malaysia's GITA and CA, the business is enjoying a double tax relief of up to 48%, substantially boosting its bottom line.

This Melaka warehouse shows how businesses can make solar work, even when conditions aren't perfect. It's a great example of leveraging tax incentives while reaping the long-term benefits that a solar energy system offers.

The project's success didn't go unnoticed, snagging the Excellence Award in C&I PV for Asia-Pacific at the 2023 Hoymiles Global Solar Project Contest, and putting it on the map as a standout commercial solar installation.