Honda Malaysia invests RM14 million in solar power system for Melaka factory

Honda Malaysia has invested around RM14 million to install a solar energy system at its Melaka factory, a move aimed at advancing the company's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The new system involves the installation of approximately 8,960 solar panels on the factory roof, boasting a total capacity exceeding 5.6 megawatts.

This significant undertaking is projected to generate around 7,042 megawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. Consequently, it is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 4,584 tons each year, which accounts for about 10% of the factory's total carbon emissions. Narushi Yazaki, Managing Director and CEO of Honda Malaysia, highlighted the solar project as a key milestone in the company's sustainability journey.

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This solar power project completion is a significant achievement in Honda Malaysia's sustainability journey. Besides reducing our environmental footprint, it reflects the company's commitment to responsible manufacturing and our aspiration to contribute towards a carbon-neutral future.

"This solar power project completion is a significant achievement in Honda Malaysia's sustainability journey," Yazaki stated. "Besides reducing our environmental footprint, it reflects the company's commitment to responsible manufacturing and our aspiration to contribute towards a carbon-neutral future." He further announced plans to extend solar energy initiatives to the company's Spare Parts Warehouse in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, by 2027, reinforcing their long-term commitment to sustainable operations.

The project also includes the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to enhance the management of renewable energy. The BESS stores surplus solar energy for later use, improving efficiency and ensuring a stable power supply for factory operations. Honda Malaysia is among the pioneers in Malaysia's industrial electricity consumer sector to install BESS, marking another important step towards carbon neutrality and supporting the nation's transition to a low-carbon economy. The company has also achieved a Climate and Sustainability Industry Readiness Index (COSIRI) rating.

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Based on this commitment, Honda Malaysia will further expand solar energy initiatives to the Spare Parts Warehouse in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam in 2027, thereby strengthening our long-term efforts in driving more sustainable operations.