KUCHING: Hornbill Networks Consortium Sdn Bhd has signed a collaboration agreement with Vestech Enegry Sdn Bhd and Alliance Bank Berhad to introduce solar ready homes in Sarawak.
Vestech Energy is a subsidiary of solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions provider, Solarvest Holdings Bhd.
Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi witnessed the exchange of the Memoradum of Understanding (MoU) documents between the three parties at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here, on Wednesday.
The collaboration aims to provide solar panels which are clean energy for the smart homes built by Hornbill Networks Consortium Sdn Bhd at Samariang Avenue Phase 2.
Julaihi commended the initiative by Hornbill Networks Consortium, Vestech Energy and Alliance Bank to develop and build solar ready homes in Sarawak as a step in the right direction to ensure the state is able to meet its Post COVID Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) economic goals and also reduce the carbon footprint.
“I am pleased also to hear from Hornbill Networks Consortium that it is gearing up with Vestech Energy and Alliance Bank to launch an additional 500 solar-ready homes by 2025 on top of the 28 units for the first stage of this development.
“These solar ready homes will generate close to 1.8 Mega Watt of RE which is impressive. Kudos to these three organisations,” he said.
He also said the initiative was a timely intervention as the Malaysian government was targeting to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
“As such, I hereby congratulate Hornbill Networks Consortium, Vestech Energy and Alliance Bank for assisting the Sarawak government to achieve its renewable energry (RE) and carbon reduction goals.
“I hope there will be more developers that can follow in the footsteps of these three trailblazers in the market,” he said.
Meanwhile, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hornbill Networks Consortium Sdn Bhd Hanizam Hashim, said the initiative was to ensure Sarawak first solar ready homes set an exemplary model for other property developers to follow suit and promote sustainable development in Sarawak.
“It is in line with our company’s core principle of building sustainable communities through green innovation.
“We are enthusiastic about incorporating solar photovoltaic (PV) installations for our homeowners. This initiative offers homeowners long-term savings on electricity while enabling them to play an active role in reducing their carbon footprints.
“More importantly, it aligns with the Sarawak government’s renewable energy goals, propelling us toward more environmentally conscious living,” he said.
