KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 25): Hextar Global Bhd, Rubberex Corp (M) Bdd and Pekat Group Bhd have teamed up to promote the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emission. 

In a joint statement Thursday, the firms said the collaboration will combine their resources to donate a comprehensive solar power system for Tung Shin Hospital.

They said this is a significant move under a joint environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiative project to help the hospital reduce its electricity bill and carbon footprint as it serves the community.

Under the ESG initiative project, Hextar, Rubberex and Pekat will donate, design, supply and install the 154.44 kilowatt peak (kWp) self-consumption (SELCO) grid-connected PV system for Tung Shin Hospital.

Hextar CEO Datuk Eddie Ong Choo Meng said the company, with its expertise in agrochemicals and sustainable energy solutions, can play an important role in helping Tung Shin Hospital.

“Tung Shin Hospital being a non-profit private hospital has served the needs of the community over the years.

“We believe our involvement in the project will indeed go a long way for the hospital to be able to reduce its electricity costs and use the funds to help the community,” Ong said.

Pekat managing director Chin Soo Mau said the ESG initiative involving the RM445,000 solar PV system will enable the hospital to reduce its electricity bill with estimated savings of RM2.5 million over 25 years.

“We know the project will go a long way and assist the hospital [to] reduce its electricity consumption and use the much needed funds saved to help the community,” he said.