A reliable electrical energy supply is a prerequisite for improving the standard economic and quality of life levels in a country. As is the case in many countries, it is uneconomical to connect these villages to the existing grid, the installation of standalone electrical power generators has become common practice. As a result, diesel stand-alone power generators see widespread use in these remote locales, which, whilst fit for their intended purpose, unfortunately suffer from several drawbacks, including instability in regards to everyday oil prices and a number of environmental issues. The implementation of a PV/FC hybrid power system could be one potential alternative to help solve these problems. Therefore, this paper presents PV/FC system control strategies. This study is especially important in terms of envisioning the future energy supply needs. By using HOMER the proposed control strategies and suggested components of a PV/FC system would be able to produce a satisfactory outcome.

Malaysia has started the implementation of solar energy harvesting in 1998. Located at equatorial region, Malaysia has a large potential for solar energy. This paper examines the current energy consumption and demand in Malaysia. The potential of solar energy harvesting in Malaysia is described together with the suitable photovoltaic construction. It also explains the plans conducted by Malaysia involving solar energy that covers investments and also projects involved such as Malaysia Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV). Finally, this paper analyses the potential of having a gridconnected PV system in a residential area. The positive and negative findings in terms of cost and suitability of the system are explained.