KOTA KINABALU (ANN/THE STAR) – Sabah, Malaysia, has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy efforts with the registration of the first batch of 10 companies tasked with installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the state.
This announcement was made by the Energy Commission of Sabah (Ecos), the regulatory body overseeing the energy sector in the region.
These companies have been categorised as Electrical Contractors with Class PV (Grid-Connected) or ECCPV (GC), a new classification created under the Electricity Supply Enactment 2024.
The establishment of this new category is a crucial step in effectively regulating the installation of PV systems in Sabah, ensuring their safety and reliability.
Ecos aims to guarantee that all installations are carried out by qualified professionals to uphold standards and protect solar asset users.
During the license certificate presentation ceremony in Sabah, Ecos’ CEO, Datuk Abd Nasser Abd Wahid, extended heartfelt congratulations to the pioneering individuals representing the first batch of registered ECCPV (GC) contractors in Sabah.
He then emphasised the importance of their role in advancing Sabah’s solar energy sector and encouraged them to continue their efforts in promoting renewable energy initiatives across the state.
