Solar in Malaysia - challenges, and too much of a good thing?


Promoting renewable energy: Solar energy must be accepted into the grid as it is generated.

KUALA LUMPUR: Solar enthusiasts are jumping on the bandwagon to promote the renewable energy (RE) source, harping that it is freely available and more cost-effective.

But is this true? And is too much solar a good thing? Let’s explore this further.

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