Myanmar harnessing solar energy after damaged power plants disrupt supply


- Illustrative photo: Reuters file

YANGON: (Bernama) Myanmar located in the sunbelt is shifting to solar energy to ramp up its energy supply after its power infrastructures were damaged by natural disasters and the ongoing conflict in the country.

Damaged transmission lines and power plants are unable to cope with rising demand for power in the second-largest Southeast Asian country, home to nearly 55 million people.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

‘Stay vigilant even in peace,’ Hong Kong rural leader says in Lunar New Year prophecy
China's Dunhuang draws more tourists in winter
S'pore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in Malaysia for special visit
Budweiser and Heineken face polar opposite fates in China as punters favour home comforts
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch, finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, and charms crowd
PAS to discuss Opposition Leader position on Feb 22, says Hadi
EU deforestation regulations seen as opportunity for Cambodia's exporters
Anwar seeks swift passage of Bill limiting PM to two terms
Resistance leader in Myanmar turns himself in to army after clashing with rival force
Motorcycling-Aprilia's Martin cleared for MotoGP return at Buriram pre-season test

Others Also Read