Summary
- Tune Protect and Verdant Solar are supporting Sungai Pinang Orphanage in Klang through a sustainability programme.
- Solar systems will be installed at the home’s office and dormitory buildings.
- The installation is expected to save up to RM7,500 in electricity costs annually.
- Sunway XFarms also introduced hydroponic farming and food-security education to the children.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 20 — Tune Protect and Verdant Solar have partnered to introduce renewable energy and sustainable farming at Sungai Pinang Orphanage in Klang.
Verdant Solar plans to install solar systems totalling 15.64 kWp across the office and dormitory buildings, potentially saving the home RM6,500 to RM7,500 annually in electricity costs.
Sunway XFarms also introduced hydroponic farming through hands-on workshops covering food cultivation and sustainability. More than 60 volunteers participated in cleaning, landscaping.
And facility improvement activities. The home houses 52 children and nine caretakers. The solar installations are expected to become fully operational by mid-October.
