Sun-rich, but opportunity poor? — Laverson Bagah, Suzana Ariff Azizan

AI Summary

Malaysia, despite abundant sunlight and government incentives, sees slow solar adoption among SMEs. High upfront costs, complex information, technical uncertainties, and regulatory hurdles deter SME participation. While residential and large corporations embrace solar, SMEs struggle with financing, lease options, and infrastructure limitations like rooftop access in rented spaces. This creates a "split incentive" where landlords lack motivation to invest.