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Iran war energy crisis sparks Philippine solar boom

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Iran war energy crisis sparks Philippine solar boom

Businesses report installations jumping several hundred percent over last six months

Workers from solar company Solva Energy install solar panels on the roof of a house in Antipolo, the Philippines, on July 06. © Getty Images

RAMON ROYANDOYAN

August 19, 2026 12:16 JST

MANILA — The Philippines is experiencing a sharp rise in rooftop solar installations as customers, both residential and commercial, scramble to hedge against skyrocketing electricity costs driven by the Iran war energy crisis.

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