🌱 TerraMax3 Strategic Decision Matrix: ESG & ROI Analysis

Includes Cost, ESG, CO2, Policy & Regulatory Impact along with latest industry news

🔧 TerraMax3 Technical Specifications

Power System:Series Hybrid
Engine Power:12.5 kW (Diesel)
Generator Output:9 kW PMG-DC
Battery Capacity:5.12 kWh LiFePO4
Hub Motors:2.5 kW each (x4)
Runtime:10 hours continuous
Fuel Consumption:1.0-1.25 L/hour

🎯 Operational Parameters

Daily Coverage:15 hectares/day
Operating Hours:8-10 hours/day
Annual Operation:250 days/year
Payload Capacity:700 kg
Application Range:0.5-3.5 kg/palm
Precision Rate:90%+ accuracy
Target Scale:1000 ha operations

🌍 Location & Context (Updated 2025)

Location:Malaysia Palm Estates
Grid CO2 Factor:0.578 kg CO2/kWh
Solar Irradiance:5.0 kWh/m²/day
Diesel CO2 Factor:2.68 kg CO2/L
TNB Base Tariff (2025-2027):45.62 sen/kWh
ICPT Agriculture Surcharge:+2.70 sen/kWh
Labor Ratio Target:1:2 (Human:Robot)

🔄 Current Hybrid System Analysis

MetricPer DayPer MonthPer Year3-Year Total
Fuel Consumption (L)10.02172,5007,500
Direct CO2 Emissions (kg)26.85826,70020,100
Energy Consumption (kWh)1002,17025,00075,000
Operational Efficiency (ha/L)1.5---
Runtime (hours)102172,5007,500
Fuel Cost (USD)7.51631,8755,625
Maintenance Cost (USD)122603,0009,000
Regulatory Compliance (USD)6.01302,2008,200
Total Operational Cost (USD)25.55537,07522,825

📊 Annual CO2 Emissions Comparison

Hybrid System
6,700 kg CO2
Grid EV
12,283 kg CO2
Solar EV
625 kg CO2

💰 3-Year Total Cost Comparison (Updated 2025)

Hybrid System
22,825 $
Grid EV
67,722 $
Solar EV
18,300 $
💡 Regulatory Reality Check: Grid EV costs exploded to $67K including full regulatory compliance. Hybrid saves $44,897 vs Grid EV, while Solar offers best long-term value at $18K with minimal regulatory burden.

☀️ Solar System Economics

✅ Solar Cost Verification (June 2025)

TerraMax3 calculator rate of $40,000 for 24kW system ($1,667/kW) verified accurate with SEDA Malaysia averages and industry sources.

💰 Malaysian Solar Pricing (2025)

Commercial Range:RM2,100-4,300/kW ($500-1,024/kW)
SEDA Malaysia Average:RM7,000/kW ($1,667/kW)
TerraMax3 Rate:$1,667/kW ✓ Verified
Sources:Progressture, GetSolar, TopSolar

📊 System Specifications

System Size:24kW (120m² panels)
Daily Generation:95 kWh/day (5.0 hours)
Annual Output:23,750 kWh/year
Energy Independence:95% self-sufficient

🔄 Economies of Scale

Single UGV Cost:$40,000 per system
2-3 UGV Shared System:$15,000-20,000 per UGV
Cost Reduction:50%+ savings with sharing
Optimal Configuration:2-3 UGVs per estate
🌟 Strategic Advantage: Plantation installation complexity justifies SEDA Malaysia rate. Multi-UGV configurations significantly reduce per-unit costs while maintaining energy independence and sustainability goals.