Govt launches solar energy panel programme for homes


  • Nation
  • Monday, 27 Nov 2006

SUBANG JAYA: The public can start bidding to install a solar energy panel technology, which can generate electricity from the sunlight on the roofs of their new or existing homes and offices from Dec 1 until March 30 next year. 

Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik said the Government had introduced the National Suria 1000 programme to equip the solar photovoltaic (PV) roofs in 1,000 houses in a move to educate the public on the potential of solar energy. 

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