Asean Power Grid

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Overseas power producers could have access to lower-cost fuels, labor and land, which allow them to offer cost-competitive prices even after factoring in the cost of transmission to Malaysia and exert downward pressure on electricity prices in Malaysia. Importing electricity would also reduce the demand for land to build power plants in Malaysia, which can then be used for other purposes.

Regional interconnection could allow Malaysia to tap on other renewable sources like wave and geothermal that are the least source in Malaysia. Being a part of a larger interconnected power grid could also allow us to support a greater level of penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources (such as the wind) without putting excessive strain on the stability of our power system

Conclusion

We realize that by doing the ASEAN power grid is the new shift in the power factor that by doing the ASEAN power grid is the new shift in the power sector as we are facing with pressure to manage carbon emission and climatic changes. We also learn that APG system is a step towards the optimizing and conservation of energy and can manage to cover the need to accommodate more alternatives if the power demand at peaks and Malaysia power consumption is more than our system can handle.

To ensure the long-term sustainability, we undertaken efforts to the energy sector through continuous investments in new infrastructure, technology enhancement and resource diversification. In addition, we learn that support and commitment are required from ASEAN member to realize the multilateral electricity arrangements.

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