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Bustling market in Dhaka shows shift to solar triggered by Middle East war

The Japan Times

Published 5 Nov 2026, 3:56 pm·33 min ago·1 min read

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From the Philippines to Pakistan and Nigeria, people are turning to solar and batteries to cut utility bills or just keep lights and machinery on.

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