Solar power lights up houses

SEB rural electrification vice-president Dr Chen Shiun (second from left) handing over Sares to the longhouse representatives while Rundi (fourth from right) looks on.

KUCHING: Four longhouses in Sebauh, Bintulu, now have off-grid electricity following the completion and installation of solar systems under the Sarawak alternative rural electrification scheme (Sares).

The systems were handed over from Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) to representatives from Rumah Nompang, Rumah Lawai, Rumah Elwin Ugan and Rumah Palos, comprising 102 households and 610 residents.