PV AS COTTAGE INDUSTRY

      An alternative approach aimed at solar photovoltaic (PV) cost reduction by tailoring the technology to the socio-economic culture of the society has been developed. Such an approach must stress development of photovoltaic-based cottage industry. A cottage-industry based business model aimed at manufacturing of 110 W PV modules in pilot  plant in Terengganu, Malaysia with an estimated capacity  of 1MW/year has been setup. Almost entire  equipment and manufacturing processes were developed with process and performance yields comparable to any automated operation.

SEAWEED DRYER IN CONJUNCTION BETWEEN SERI, SIRIM AND SABAH FISHERMAN ASSOCIATION

          A solar drying system for seaweeds has been installed in Semporna, Sabah. The solar drying system consist of V-Groove solar air collector, blower, auxiliary-heater and drying chamber. The solar drying system is of the batch type. The solar collector is of the back-pass V-groove. Six collectors are connected in series. The size of each collector is 4.6m x 1.0m x 0.15m. The total area of the collector is 13.8 m2. PV panels are use to run the fans.

 CENTRE OF DRYING AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS                      

UKM UMT WIND PV HYBRID HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM

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