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Solaroo is a wholly owned subsidiary under Pekat Group Bhd that deals in smaller scale solar photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial and industrial projects.

For the most part, Solaroo looks to be Pekat’s residential solar PV system specialist that complements the group’s other subsidiaries. Established in 1999, Pekat Group pivoted over to Photovoltaic (PV) Renewable Energy Technology in 2006 and has since finished over 195MWp of PV projects.

In this edition of Open for Business, we will learn more about the role that Solaroo plays in the group as well as why Johann built the business under Pekat Group and Solaroo’s relationship with the group. Beyond that we’ll also learn how Solaroo differentiates itself in a competitive market as more and more residential solar players enter the market as well as Solaroo’s ambitions ahead.

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This ground-breaking collaboration aims to empower new BMW iX owners on their sustainable journey by reducing emissions and embracing renewable energy. Participants in the programme will enjoy a complimentary 4.4 kilowatt peak (“kWp”) rooftop solar PV system worth RM20,000 from Solaroo, with the flexibility to expand the system’s capacity to meet their specific requirements.

“At Quill Automobiles, we are thrilled to join forces with a fellow BMW dealership, Millennium Welt, to partner with Solaroo in offering this innovative rooftop solar programme to our valued BMW iX customers,” said Alex Tang, Dealer Principal at Quill Automobiles. “This partnership reflects our commitment to shaping a better future and providing our customers with exceptional experiences. By integrating sustainable energy solutions with state-of-the-art EV technology, we enable our customers to make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the numerous benefits of renewable energy.”

Nicholas Lee, Dealer Principal of Millennium Welt Seremban, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “As a forward-thinking dealership, Millennium Welt is delighted to collaborate with Solaroo alongside Quill Automobiles to introduce this cutting-edge rooftop solar programme. By combining both our expertise in automotive excellence with Solaroo’s sustainable energy solutions, we are offering BMW iX owners the opportunity to embark on a truly environmentally conscious journey. Together, we are committed to providing our customers with forward-looking mobility options that align with their values.”

By integrating a rooftop solar PV system, BMW iX owners can effectively harness renewable energy sources while reducing their carbon footprint, thereby increasing the sustainability of their driving experience.

“We are excited to collaborate with Quill Automobiles and Millennium Welt in this initiative, which empowers BMW iX owners to make a significant environmental impact through the adoption of renewable energy,” said Mr. Johann Sze, Co-founder of Solaroo. “This programme allows users to embrace green energy in a meaningful way, extending their commitment to sustainability beyond their EVs. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by Quill Automobiles and Millennium Welt, and we look forward to driving positive change together.”

Mr. Sze further emphasized that a 4.4kWp rooftop solar system, on average, avoids 3.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year compared to conventional electricity sources, as per data from the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA).

Solaroo’s rooftop solar PV solution, starting at a base size of 4.4 kWp, is expected to generate approximately 458kWh of electricity per month. This generation capacity is sufficient to offset the electricity consumption resulting from four full charges of the BMW iX (440kWh), given the EV’s battery size of 110kWh and an impressive range of up to 630km.

Furthermore, participants have the opportunity to upgrade their solar PV system capacity to between 6.6kWp and 13.2kWp based on their monthly electricity bills. The estimated savings on monthly electricity bills will offset the additional upgrade costs within two to three years.

The programme includes two years of free maintenance for the rooftop solar PV system, complemented by insurance coverage that provides one-for-one parts replacements.

The BMW iX xDrive40 & BMW iX xDrive50 Sport variant, comes with a price tag of RM447,800 and RM546,800 respectively that come with 5-year BMW Service + Repair Inclusive (BSRI). In the month of June, buyers of any iX model will receive a complimentary BMW wall box home charger with free installation, 1-year unlimited charging credit and attractive trade-in value for your current car. Please contact BMW Millennium Welt and BMW Quill Automobiles for more information, together with the terms and conditions.

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The partnership builds upon Pekat’s successful launch of a 12 megawatt-peak (“MWp”) grid-connected solar PV system at PROTON’s manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, complementing the latter with a reduction in carbon footprint and energy costs since March this year.

As part of the collaboration, PROTON will actively promote the adoption of solar PV systems provided by industry suppliers including Pekat’s solar subsidiary Solaroo Systems Sdn Bhd (“Solaroo”) by demonstrating the savings it can generate and the benefits it brings to the environment.

A memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) was inked today between Solaroo and Proton Global Services Sdn Bhd (“PGS”), for this exciting collaboration. PGS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Proton Edar Sdn Bhd.

“With energy costs still elevated, coupled with the continuous push among carbon-conscious stakeholders towards sustainability, the partnership between PGS and Solaroo marks the beginning of the next phase in PROTON’s journey towards a more holistic green energy adoption.

“Following our investment into new energy technologies at Tanjung Malim, we are hoping to adopt more energy savings measures throughout our entire ecosystem in line with the government’s target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050,” said Roslan Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer, Proton Edar.

“We at Pekat and Solaroo are proud to continue our solar PV journey with PROTON, and provide the best low-carbon solutions for our partner in this long, mutually beneficial relationship,” said Solaroo’s director Johann Sze (施伟强).

“As part of our growth strategy, this collaboration will add to Solaroo’s track record in the commercial and industrial segment. With the inevitable electricity tariff hike, the usage of renewable energy is appreciable in today’s economy,” Johann added.

Pekat’s RM33.1 million, 23-acre solar PV asset at PROTON’s Tanjung Malim plant has the potential to provide annual energy savings of RM5.85 million for the automaker, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions from the facility by up to 11,536 tonnes per annum. Pekat has successfully secured over 195 MW of solar rooftop PV installation projects nationwide across residential and commercial & industrial customers.

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Under the collaboration focusing on promoting environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”), Solaroo will include Allianz General’s SolarPro insurance into its operation and maintenance (“O&M”) packages across a five-year period to ensure a hassle-free experience for all its residential consumers.

Chin Soo Mau, Managing Director of Pekat said, the collaboration also reaffirms the long-standing partnership between Pekat and Allianz General on the insurance solution front. “Being able to partner with Allianz General to advance the cause of ESG brings us a sense of fulfilment as we are able to share our expertise and resources with the community, as well as protecting the environment. We are indeed very proud to be able to do this with Allianz General, who shares similar principles and values in sustainability and renewable energy.”  

Allianz General’s SolarPro addresses issues including the lack of support services, high-cost of maintenance and lack of compensation for damages faced by residential and commercial Solar PV owners by offering a comprehensive all-risk protection that covers loss or damage to solar PV systems, as well as loss of income or savings due to system downtime.

Sean Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz General said, the Company was delighted to partner Solaroo as it takes another step towards its overarching goal of becoming key levers in building a sustainable future.

“This partnership with Solaroo is forged on our mutual goal of strengthening our commitment towards driving the green agenda amongst Malaysians, with an opportunity to play a role in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable and at the same time securing the future development of solar energy in the country. Our insurance solution, SolarPro, has always been all about providing meaningful support to solar PV users and through our partnership with Solaroo, we hope to further encourage the adoption of solar PV in Malaysia,” added Wang.

12kWp Solar PV System in Johor

The collaboration taps into Solaroo’s expertise in providing highly efficient and safer small-scale solar PV systems through its innovative system design, combined with in-house technology in collaboration with parent company Pekat.

“All of Solaroo’s solar PV systems will be protected by the SolarPro insurance provided by Allianz General. The combination provides assurance for customers on the reliability of the solar PV system while incurring electricity bills saving through the adoption of renewable energy,” adds Director of Solaroo, Johann Sze.

“We are looking to equip 10,000 homes with our solar PV systems in the next few years, capable of generating up to 103 million kWh of electricity a year, which translates to reducing up to 60,000 tonnes of CO2 annually,” adds Sze.

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“We realise that for a lot of solar systems, one pain point is the maintenance, because a few years down the road, users may have to replace one big part of the solar panel. Then, it becomes very costly, which they may not want to pay. “The efficiency of the solar panels come down by about 0.55% a year. At the end of the 25-year life, we are looking at a minimum operating efficiency of 85%. The manufacturers also provide a performance warranty for 25 years,” Sze elaborates.

Hence, the birth of Solaroo, a one-stop solar energy solution with a five-year full repayment inclusive of insurance and maintenance. “So, what we did for Solaroo was that we found the most efficient way to include warranties, replacements and insurance into the cost, so that every year you just pay us a fixed fee. If any issue arises during that one year, we can solve nine out of 10 of those issues without extra charges. In the worst-case scenario, we will sit down with the client to explain what the issue is and delve deep into it so that the client understands,” Sze adds.

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Published in The Edge Prop on 8 October 2021 by Natalie Khoo.

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