LSS Bukit Selambau is a 30 MW solar power plant in Malaysia, operated by TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd since 2020. Ranked #12 of 31 solar plants in Malaysia. Its 30 MW represents 3.86% of Malaysia's total solar capacity of 777 MW. The largest solar plant in Malaysia is Suria Sungai Petani Solar Park at 91 MW, making LSS Bukit Selambau 3.03 times smaller. Nearby plants include Prai TNB Power Station (1071 MW, Gas), TNB Prai (1071 MW, Gas), and Prai Power (350 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the state of Penang, approximately 30 km from George Town.
6 years old
Malaysia, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
LSS Bukit Selambau is a solar power plant producing approximately 47 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Malaysia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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