Current energy usage and sustainable energy in Malaysia: A review

• Main Authors: Shafie, S.M., Mahlia, Teuku Meurah Indra, Masjuki, Haji Hassan, Andriyana, Andri
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2011
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/14638/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.113
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Malaysia has a good mix of energy resources like oil, natural gas, coal and renewable energies such as biomass, solar and hydro. In spite of this plenty of resources, the country is dependent on fossil fuel for industrial and transportation sector. In 2009, 94.5% of electricity is generated by using...