Experts: Renewable energy on track but lack efficiency


Two-in-one: Solar panels are placed on the roofs of the outdoor car park of a shopping mall in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, to fully utilise the space and generate green energy. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is making strides in renewable energy under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), but experts say the country is lagging in other critical areas.

The NETR, launched in July 2023, is a plan to shift Malaysia to a low-carbon economy by 2050, focusing on six key areas: energy efficiency, renewable energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, green mobility and carbon capture.

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