Thursday 17 November 2011

COMPUGATES GETS SABAH PARKS’ PILOT PROJECT



COMPUGATES Sabah Sdn Bhd (CSSB or the Company), a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia Main Board listed Compugates Holdings Berhad, has been notified on 16 November 2011 by Sabah Parks that its Board of Trustees has approved a pilot project involving the supply and installation of a 6kWh Green Solar Hybrid System by the Company in Pulau Gulisaan, Turtle Island Park. This marks the first foray by Sabah Parks into green alternative energy.

Being the smallest of the three islands that form the Turtle Islands Park, the 1.6 hectare Pulau Gulisaan is endowed with the type of beach and vegetation preferred by the Hawksbill turtle.

The pilot project will enable this delicate turtle sanctuary and hatchery which is dubbed a ‘Sanctuary For Nature’ to have round the clock electricity supply while at the same time achieve reduced carbon footprint through the 6kWh Green Solar Hybrid System.

“Sabah is home to some of the most unique animal and plant species. This is where one discovers the heart of biodiversity-from Southeast Asia's highest peak to one of the most diverse rainforests on earth. From montane forest on the world's youngest non-volcanic mountain to riverine lowlands, islands, coral reefs and atolls.

Sabah Parks is about protecting this unique heritage. Our principle objective is to preserve areas which are of geographical, geological, biological or historical significance. These will be conserved and enhanced as part of our national heritage. Education and research will help ensure that future generations continue to enjoy and benefit from these natural treasures.”

The above mission statement is extracted from the Sabah Parks’ homepage. Obtaining the approval from the Board of Trustees of Sabah Parks to implement the pilot project in one of its most ecologically sensitive sites represents a prestigious endorsement of Compugates’ expertise and capability in green renewable energy solutions.

Apart from the pilot project, the Company has also carried out detailed studies for other Sabah Parks’ stations and facilities in both the Kinabalu and Crocker Range Parks. Proposals for green renewable energy solutions have been submitted for these facilities which may be adopted after the successful implementation of the pilot project in Pulau Gulisaan.

Studies will also be commencing soon for more Sabah Parks facilities at the Pulau Tiga Park, the Tawau Hills Park and the Tun Sakaran Marine Park.

The adoption and implementation of green energy solutions by Sabah Parks signifies a bold direction and commitment by both the Minister and the Director/Management of Sabah Parks towards green renewable energy in line with the vision of the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Environment, Sabah to turn Sabah into a premier eco-tourism destination.

Apart from Sabah Parks, CSSB is also in advanced negotiations with other government agencies and local authorities in Sabah to provide green energy solutions. The Company has recently completed a comprehensive study for the Sabah Forestry Department and submitted detailed proposed solutions.

The Company will also be installing reliable and proven solar powered LED street lightings systems to municipalities in the state.

To date, CSSB has brought round the clock green energy supply to homes and public facilities in villages in the islands off the East Coast of Sabah as well as to far flung villages in the remote interior region of Sabah. From solar power street lights to jetty lightings, from humble homes to places of worship, CSSB has consistently provided viable and reliable green energy solutions.

CSSB is the sole and exclusive distributor of Green Energy Storage Systems developed and manufactured by ETI Tech (M) Sdn Bhd (ETI) for Sabah.

Using the latest lithium polymer cell technology, these Green Energy Storage Systems are environmentally friendly and do not pose any health risks as they contain neither lead nor acid. Compared to previous generation energy storage technology, the lithium polymer based battery systems represent a major leap in safety, reliability and performance of energy storage systems.

ETI’s Green Energy Storage Systems have been tested by both SIRIM and Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Malaysia and passed with flying colours. Pilot projects using these energy storage systems have also been implemented by both SIRIM and JKR.

With demand for the Green Energy Storage Systems expected to increase significantly, CSSB has recently acquired the license from ETI to manufacture the systems in Sabah. With the transfer of technology and manufacture of the environmentally safe lithium-based battery systems in Sabah, the lead-acid based battery systems will soon become obsolete and unnecessary in Sabah.

This will be another step forward towards safeguarding the health of the people and the environment of the state.

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