Malaysia to build 18 waste-to-energy facilities by 2040
In Malaysia, The Edge reported that Malaysia plans to commission 18 waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities by 2040 as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition towards green energy.
The initiative is expected to generate up to 600MW of renewable energy, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. It is also aligned with the National Energy Transition Roadmap target of 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050, he said.
The facilities could reduce up to 85% of solid waste currently being sent to landfills, with the remaining 15% repurposed through circular economy practices.
They are also expected to cut more than 259,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually — equivalent to emissions from 56,000 vehicles, according to the report.
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