news Scmp World 2026-11-08

Southeast Asia struggles with the financial sustainability of rural solar initiatives

While solar power is bringing electricity to remote villages in Malaysia, the region faces challenges in maintaining infrastructure and securing long-term funding for these energy projects.

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