Brunei to boost solar project development, says energy minister


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 30 (Xinhua): Brunei is looking at developing small and medium-scale solar projects that suit the country's environment and conditions, as the country saw an increase in the usage of green and renewable energy, Haji Mat Suny, Brunei's Minister of Energy said.

According to local daily the Borneo Bulletin, the minister said during a recent panel session at Singapore International Energy Week 2020 that solar technologies are already being utilised in Brunei to supplement the rural population's energy supply.

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