The Malaysia BIPV project which commenced in July 2005 is starting to see its extensive information campaigning and industry development actions bear fruit.

Almost 450 people attended four information seminars between April and August, many from the Malaysian business community, and over 70 engineers have participated in grid-connected BIPV design workshops in preparation for the launch of the SURIA 1 000 initiative at the end of November.

SURIA 1000 aims to catalyse the general public to install PV, targeting a total of 1,2 MW on homes and small businesses by 2010. Initially grants will contribute up to 75 % of the installed system cost, gradually reducing to 40 % over the next four years. The MBIPV also incorporates a number of high-profile showcase projects and building developer demonstrations. Some 150 kW is currently being constructed under the showcase component, and over 80 kW in the demonstration pipeline.

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