![ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622119746_Studentclimatecha.jpg)
ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first
The big question for 2024 is how to transition away from climate-heating fossil fuels in their energy systems quickly and fairly.
Sat Jan 13 2024
AWANI Review: Solar Energy Set for Takeoff in Malaysia?
As solar panel prices decrease, more Malaysians are turning to solar power. Verdant Solar CEO Zeth Lim notes a strong demand surpassing the current renewable energy capacity, and discusses ways to make the switch more accessible and attractive to everyone.
Sat Dec 23 2023
![Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698379128_TanSriJohariAbdul.jpg)
Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker
The Parliament is expected to incorporate the use of solar energy in its operation by June next year in its effort towards a more sustainable future.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![More Malaysians transitioning to solar power to reduce electricity bills More Malaysians transitioning to solar power to reduce electricity bills](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684907088_fieldofsolarpanel.jpg)
More Malaysians transitioning to solar power to reduce electricity bills
Solar technologies enable sunlight to be converted into electrical energy through solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![GE15: Kg Long Pasia's long wait for paved road, solar power, clean water GE15: Kg Long Pasia's long wait for paved road, solar power, clean water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668420375_LONGPASIA.jpg)
GE15: Kg Long Pasia's long wait for paved road, solar power, clean water
The residents of Kampung Long Pasia, which is located more than 120 kilometres (km) from Sipitang, have long been yearning for basic infrastructure on par with other areas in the state.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Obama touts clean energy initiatives at Las Vegas conference
Obama touts clean energy initiatives at Las Vegas conference
Tue Feb 15 2022
![These solar-powered wireless headphones could put an end to your charging hassles These solar-powered wireless headphones could put an end to your charging hassles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625246106_HEADPHONE.jpg)
These solar-powered wireless headphones could put an end to your charging hassles
Using integrated technology, these headphones convert all forms of light, outdoor and indoor, natural or artificial, into energy.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617617732_INDONESIA.jpg)
Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor
Hundreds of houses and other facilities such as a solar power plant were damaged.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Yemeni women use solar to light up homes, one village at a time Yemeni women use solar to light up homes, one village at a time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616386757_YEMEN.jpg)
Yemeni women use solar to light up homes, one village at a time
Equipped with six solar power grids, the station is the only source of electricity for dozens of houses in several villages.
Mon Mar 22 2021
![RM2.37 bln for rural electrification projects in Sarawak - Abang Johari RM2.37 bln for rural electrification projects in Sarawak - Abang Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599302951_AbangJohariOpeng.jpg)
RM2.37 bln for rural electrification projects in Sarawak - Abang Johari
By the end of 2021, Telang Usan district will be fully electrified once renewable solar-powered systems are installed.
Sun Nov 01 2020
![Greta Thunberg Foundation donates to Africa climate projects Greta Thunberg Foundation donates to Africa climate projects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600921534_GRETA.jpg)
Greta Thunberg Foundation donates to Africa climate projects
The foundation set up in her name would donate to charities working to support "people on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Africa."
Thu Sep 24 2020
![Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599016857_CLIMATE.jpg)
Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies
The degree to which policies are changed in response to natural disasters, depends on number of fatalities and the extent of media coverage.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Parachutist makes world's first jump from solar-powered plane Parachutist makes world's first jump from solar-powered plane](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598356577_PAYERNE.jpg)
Parachutist makes world's first jump from solar-powered plane
The two-seater prototype plane made the test flight in good weather and to promote renewable energy.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![Edra on track to build pilot solar power plant in Kedah Edra on track to build pilot solar power plant in Kedah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41463906333_MarkLing.jpg)
Edra on track to build pilot solar power plant in Kedah
Independent power producer (IPP), Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd, is on track to build its pilot large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Kedah by early 2018, with a generating capacity of 50 MWac.
Sun Mar 19 2017
!['Cooling' hats for World Cup 2022 stadium builders 'Cooling' hats for World Cup 2022 stadium builders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41482163803_DohaQatar.jpg)
'Cooling' hats for World Cup 2022 stadium builders
The innovative technology uses a solar-powered fan to reduce the skin temperature by up to 10 degrees, said the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
Mon Dec 19 2016