Hybrid Micro-Hydro Power Generation Development in Endau Rompin National Park Johor, Malaysia

Abstract

Abstract. Micro-Hydro electrical power systems are very useful for remote area electrification which does not had supply from the national grid. On the contrary, this area has river streams with high potential for micro-hydro power generation. As such, the UTHM ECO-Hydro Team embarked on a project for erecting a micro-hydro power plant with collaboration with National Education Research Center (NERC), Johor National Park Corporation in Endau Rompin. The existing power generation in this area at present is by using diesel generator gives negative impact on finance and environment in the long run. It supplies power to several including library, offices, open laboratory, chalets and dorms.. At the moment, the micro-hydro system complements the diesel generator, thus becoming a hybrid power generation system.

Hydropower Generation in Malaysia: A Review and Some Notes

“…Yusop et al [32] concentrated on the economic side of things. On a project to establish a micro-hydropower plant at Endau Rompin, the UTHM ECO-Hydro Team partnered with the National Education Research Center Johor National Park Corporation.…”