Guelph, Ontario: Canadian Solar Inc. announced August 17 that it had commenced construction on what it believes will be one of the largest commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar projects in Malaysia, in collaboration with Antah Solar Sdn. Bhd. and Eleaps Sdn. Bhd.
The 5 MWp power purchase agreement was signed with Muda Paper Mills Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Muda Holdings Berhad, listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad since November 1984. Muda Paper is the largest industrial-grade paper producer in Malaysia. The project will be powered by 13,000 pieces of Canadian Solar’s high-efficiency KuMax modules. Once in operation, the plant is expected to generate approximately 6,700 MWh of solar electricity each year for 25 years. The company expects the project to reach commercial operation by end 2020.