KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd
(TNB) is investing RM500mil to strengthen the electrical energy supply in Penang.
In a press release, the utility big stated the challenge would deliver a direct connection of electrical energy supply from the nationwide grid to Penang by means of overhead line transmission from the mainland to keep the island’s electrical energy supply.
“The 8.5km monopole transmission tower project, connecting the Perai Power Station (SJ) Main Inlet Substation (PMU) to the Light PMU in Penang, was built in parallel with the Penang Bridge and is the second of its kind in Malaysia,” TNB stated.
TNB chief grid officer Datuk Ir. Husaini Husin
TNB chief grid officer Datuk Ir. Husaini Husin stated the challenge, anticipated to be accomplished by the tip of 2024, shall be an iconic landmark of Penang due to the distinctive transmission line tower with a betel nut design.
He added the challenge would be certain that the capability of the prevailing supply system isn’t affected when the one power station on the island, SJ Gelugor with a producing capability of 300 megawatts (MW), is scheduled to finish its service contract on the finish of 2024.
“Peak load demand on the island recorded in January 2020 reached 777.85MW in contrast to the prevailing supply system capability (agency capability) of 1,130MW. We need to guarantee this capability is secure when SJ Gelugor ends its service,” Husaini stated.
The first TNB’s monopoly overhead line challenge has been accomplished alongside 4.2km connecting Pantai Siring to Pulau Besar Melaka; the land survey work for the second challenge is being carried out in the ocean space close to the Penang Bridge.
Husaini stated the challenge is a part of TNB’s ongoing funding in creating and modernising the nationwide grid right into a secure and dependable good grid in assembly the nation’s vitality transition wants.
“The reinvestment from TNB’s business results is a two-pronged approach, namely ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the electricity supply network for customers to enjoy, as well as creating activities that inject into the country’s economic recovery, especially in a post-Covid-19 pandemic,” he added.
