Solar power reaches a remote village in Malaysia

Solar power reached the village of Kampung Bertang in the state of Pahang, Malaysia, in April.

Osman Uki and other residents of this remote indigenous village now use solar energy to power electric lights, refrigerators, and rice cookers. Previously, the community relied on kerosene and leftover cooking oil to provide light for their homes. The new electricity allows children in the village to read at night.

While the shift to green energy provides these new conveniences, the community faces ongoing questions regarding the costs of maintaining the power system.