Remote areas to get solar hybrid system

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will spend RM20mil from the Electricity Supply Industry Trust Fund next year to supply solar hybrid energy to remote areas in the country, the Dewan Negara was told.

Deputy Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor said that supplying energy through the solar system was found to be cheaper and easier to install in the rural areas.

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