Proton hires UEM Edgenta to help it save energy

By BERNAMA | 26 December 2018


KUALA LUMPUR: National car maker Proton has engaged UEM Edgenta Bhd to manage and carry out its energy efficiency initiatives at two of its facilities over a period of seven years.

According to a joint statement from both companies today, the Energy Performance Contract (EPC) would be carried out at Proton's Centre of Excellence (COE) headquarters at the Sime UEP Industrial Park and the Tanjung Malim plant.

The EPC will allow Proton to reduce total energy consumption by at least 30% at its headquarters and 10% at its plant.

This translates to a decrease of 4,800kg of greenhouse gas emission per year and savings of at least RM3mil per annum, the companies said. It also includes full maintenance and service on all equipment under the contract.

The move is also expected to reduce Proton's overall operational costs, once the automaker increases its operational hours due to the expected increase in car production volume which starts next year.

“One key principle of Industry 4.0 is the importance of making better things, while making things better," said Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong.

“This initiative will not only allow Proton to grow in a positive manner via our plant expansion as well as product development, but also will enable us to do so in a way where we reduce our overall carbon footprint.”

UEM Edgenta managing director/chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Merican said the EPC concept of shared savings helps companies overcome upfront capital commitment with fast results.

Keywords