The Study of Electrical Energy Consumption Generated from Solar Energy as A Renewable Energy Resource Applied by Theme Park in Malaysia

Abstract

The vast amounts of energy are required to keep theme parks operating. Thus, the problem of air pollution may be exacerbated by the increased use of electricity to power the attractions and facilities. Renewable energy technology is vital in reducing energy consumption and maintaining a clean environment. The purpose of this study is to identify the energy consumption of electricity generated from renewable energy technology of solar and to identify the barriers to implementing renewable energy technology at Malaysia’s theme parks. Different parameters of energy systems such as electricity consumption and electricity charges have been proposed to answer the energy consumption of electricity generated from renewable energy technologies applied by theme parks in Malaysia. The investigation involved site observation and interviews at two theme parks in Malaysia, followed by questionnaire surveys at eleven theme parks that did not use renewable energy technologies. It is found that using renewable energy technology such as solar energy at ESCAPE theme park saves the cost of electricity charges by about 44%. The total cost of the ESCAPE theme park is not higher cost for about RM 1,074,644.60 compared to the total cost of Lost World of Tambun, which is about RM 1,849,784.40, based on a five-year estimation of all three costs for the theme park management in terms of initial cost, installation cost, and operation & maintenance cost for solar energy and electricity. The findings of this study can assist Malaysian theme parks to reduce energy usage and; as a result, spending less on electricity by utilising renewable energy technologies.