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SETIA ALAM (Sept 17): Property developer S P Setia Bhd has officially launched D'Network — the world's first solar-powered hybrid F&B hub — in Setia Eco Park on Sept 15. 

Spanning across 3.16 acres of land, D'Network is powered by 345kWp of hybrid solar energy, complementing the supply from traditional electricity grids. 

The shops as well as community activities there are all powered by sunlight. The tenants include Grand Ya Lim Seafood restaurant, The Grange restaurant, Thai Odyssey, San Francisco Coffee, Garden Grocer supermarket, d’Global Cuisine, You & I insurance and shoes boutique, Liana & Dina bakeshop, Kotak Kopi restaurant, Community Garden & Services and Mail Boxes.

D'Network is S P Setia's vision to build a green and sustainable hub that effectively runs on solar power. Its senior executive vice president Datuk Koe Peng Kang said in a press statement that the use of solar energy is one of the cleanest and non-polluting renewable energy sources available and that it will diminish the impact of the environment.

"Staying true to our development philosophy, we strive to provide our patrons and the whole community sustainable live, learn, work and play experiences,” he added.

“Food waste will be turned into bio-compost through a solar-powered microbial compression technology in the near future. The bio-compost will then be used to nourish the beautiful plants you see in our landscapes. We create a Malaysian-themed garden, illustrating the type of beautiful flowers that can grow in the country."

The pet-friendly D'Network also houses the world’s first solar musical fountain. Positioned as the Symphony of Sustainability, the fountain charges up during the day using solar power to illuminate through the night with lights, water dancing, and melodious tunes.

Setia Eco Park has been a pioneer in solar power since 2007, with capacity estimated at 2mWp, equivalent to a mini power plant. 

During the day, photovoltaic cells in the solar panels transform solar power into electricity for usage in the common areas while the excess current will be injected into the national grid. 

At night, solar energy that was stored and what is generated by the solar power system is used for lightings, ventilators, air-conditioners, irrigation systems, musical fountain, as well as the waste composting machine which produces fertiliser for plants.

Edited ByErlynda Jacqui Chan
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