Abstract for: Renewable technology assessment for electricity production: a case of Malaysia

Malaysia social and economic development has raised the country’s demand for electricity. Historically, electricity demand has been met by power generation from fossil fuels. Uncertainty regarding fossil fuels, environmental constrains and security of supply risk stress on using renewable sources for electricity generation. The model takes a holistic perspective; social, economical, technological and environment, in developing as assessment model for various renewable technologies. Model simulation reveal that solar photovoltaic (PV) is the best option followed by biomass technology. Biogas and municipal solid waste (MSW) are assessed to be equally good, while small hydro seems to be least attractive option. The developed model is aimed to serve as a tool for future dialogue for better policy development