Solar farms preferred over hydroelectric plants, better for the environment, says Perak MB


IPOH: Solar farming at unused mining ponds in the state will be more readily accepted by the Orang Asli community compared to developing hydroelectric plants, says Datuk Saarani Mohamad (pic).

The Perak Mentri Besar said most hydroelectric plants were constructed in the forests, and Orang Asli settlements are sometimes affected.

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