The Temburong District Office became the country’s first solar-powered government building following the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on its rooftop with the capability to generate up to 100 kilowatt hour (kWp) of clean energy. Overall, the system is estimated to generate about 112,320 kWh of renewable energy per year which can save up to BND 11,000 of electricity expenditure per year. The solar PV system is estimated to reduce about 66 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to the carbon absorption of 1,330 trees. As the renewable energy sector is set to grow, the project seeks to encourage the country’s other building owners to follow suit.
