Malaysia: MBIPV Project

The Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic Technology Application (MBIPV) project promotes increased use of photovoltaic (PV) technology to tap solar energy and generate electricity for buildings. The project is expected to increase Malaysia’s installed BIPV capacity by about 330% (2MWp by 2010), and to lower the technology unit cost by some 20% than at present.

Date Implemented: 2005-2010

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Malaysia: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Ninth Malaysia Plan 2006-2010)

The Ninth Plan strengthens the initiatives for energy efficiency and renewable energy put forth in the Eighth Malaysia Plan that focused on better utilisation of energy resources. An emphasis to further reduce the dependency on petroleum provides for more efforts to integrate alternative fuels.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

China: National Energy Strategy

China: Efficiency Upgrade for Appliance Production and Public Lighting

China: Conversion of Exhaust Heat and Pressure

China: End-Use Energy Efficiency Programme (EUEEP)

China: Government notice to encourage environmentally-friendly, low-emission cars

China: National Medium-and Long-Term (2006-2020) Program Outline for Scientific and Technological Development

Designated “energy” as the No. 1 area that “needs urgent S&T support”. The document mapped out a host of government-supported plans covering key fields of study, cutting-edge technologies, big special programs, as well as basic research.

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

China: Medium and Long-Term Energy Development Plan Outline (2004-2020)

China: Raising taxes for pollutant discharge

The level of charges for exploitation of mineral resources and the emission of pollutants will be raised to promote conservation and protect the environment. The government will adjust taxation policies concerning coal resources to promote orderly exploitation and improve the rate of recovery.

Date Implemented: to be implemented in 2007

Status: Mandatory